Swain County, North Carolina
AkashicSwain County, NCTrumpR+23.7
2024 precinct map of Swain CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Swain County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 61.1% | 4,311 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 37.5% | 2,643 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.6% | 41 |
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5 precincts · 7,052 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 37.5%Harris2,643 | 61.1%Trump4,311 | 0.6%Oliver41 | 7,052 | ||
| R | 39.3%Biden2,780 | 58.9%Trump4,161 | 1.0%Jorgensen72 | 7,068 | ||
| R | 35.9%Clinton2,196 | 58.2%Trump3,565 | 3.9%Johnson240 | 6,124 | ||
| R | 45.7%Obama2,618 | 52.0%Romney2,976 | 2.3%Johnson134 | 5,728 | ||
| R | 48.4%Obama2,806 | 50.0%McCain2,900 | 1.6%Barr92 | 5,798 | ||
| R | 48.0%Kerry2,419 | 51.4%Bush2,593 | 0.6%Badnarik32 | 5,044 | ||
| R | 48.0%Gore2,097 | 50.9%Bush2,224 | 1.1% | 4,370 | ||
| D | 50.2%Clinton1,869 | 38.8%Dole1,444 | 10.8%Perot401 | 3,722 | ||
| D | 48.9%Clinton2,117 | 37.9%Bush1,640 | 13.1%Perot568 | 4,330 | ||
| D | 50.2%Dukakis1,821 | 49.5%Bush1,795 | 0.2%Fulani9 | 3,625 | ||
| R | 49.7%Mondale2,000 | 50.0%Reagan2,012 | 0.2%Bergland10 | 4,022 | ||
| D | 56.4%Carter1,987 | 41.4%Reagan1,457 | 2.2%Anderson76 | 3,520 | ||
| D | 57.0%Carter2,151 | 42.6%Ford1,608 | 0.3%Anderson12 | 3,771 | ||
| R | 34.6%McGovern1,101 | 64.4%Nixon2,052 | 1.0%Schmitz31 | 3,184 | ||
| R | 37.7%Humphrey1,227 | 45.9%Nixon1,494 | 16.5%Wallace537 | 3,258 | ||
| D | 59.9%Johnson2,294 | 40.1%Goldwater1,534 | 0.0% | 3,828 | ||
| D | 50.7%Kennedy2,171 | 49.3%Nixon2,112 | 0.0% | 4,283 | ||
| R | 47.0%Stevenson1,794 | 53.0%Eisenhower2,026 | 0.0% | 3,820 | ||
| D | 53.7%Stevenson1,949 | 46.3%Eisenhower1,680 | 0.0% | 3,629 | ||
| D | 56.7%Truman1,908 | 41.3%Dewey1,389 | 2.1%Thurmond70 | 3,367 | ||
| D | 58.4%Roosevelt2,110 | 41.6%Dewey1,505 | 0.0% | 3,615 | ||
| D | 63.0%Roosevelt2,422 | 37.0%Willkie1,425 | 0.0% | 3,847 | ||
| D | 55.7%Roosevelt2,619 | 44.3%Landon2,084 | 0.0% | 4,703 | ||
| D | 55.8%Roosevelt2,412 | 43.8%Hoover1,893 | 0.4%Thomas19 | 4,324 | ||
| R | 41.0%Smith1,723 | 59.0%Hoover2,484 | 0.0% | 4,207 | ||
| R | 44.5%Davis1,769 | 54.8%Coolidge2,178 | 0.6%La Follette24 | 3,971 | ||
| R | 39.0%Cox1,434 | 61.0%Harding2,239 | 0.0% | 3,673 | ||
| R | 42.4%Wilson829 | 57.6%Hughes1,128 | 0.0% | 1,957 | ||
| O | 41.5%Wilson766 | 11.9%Taft220 | 46.5%Roosevelt858 | 1,844 | ||
| R | 39.3%Bryan602 | 60.7%Taft931 | 0.0% | 1,533 | ||
| R | 37.6%Parker499 | 62.4%Roosevelt828 | 0.0% | 1,327 | ||
| R | 43.0%Bryan590 | 57.0%McKinley782 | 0.0% | 1,372 | ||
| D | 60.3%Bryan808 | 39.6%McKinley531 | 0.1%Palmer2 | 1,341 | ||
| D | 46.0%Cleveland558 | 33.3%Harrison403 | 20.7%Weaver251 | 1,212 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +12.8% |
| 1896 | +20.7% |
| 1900 | −14.0% |
| 1904 | −24.8% |
| 1908 | −21.5% |
| 1912 | +29.6% |
| 1916 | −15.3% |
| 1920 | −21.9% |
| 1924 | −10.3% |
| 1928 | −18.1% |
| 1932 | +12.0% |
| 1936 | +11.4% |
| 1940 | +25.9% |
| 1944 | +16.7% |
| 1948 | +15.4% |
| 1952 | +7.4% |
| 1956 | −6.1% |
| 1960 | +1.4% |
| 1964 | +19.9% |
| 1968 | −8.2% |
| 1972 | −29.9% |
| 1976 | +14.4% |
| 1980 | +15.1% |
| 1984 | −0.3% |
| 1988 | +0.7% |
| 1992 | +11.0% |
| 1996 | +11.4% |
| 2000 | −2.9% |
| 2004 | −3.4% |
| 2008 | −1.6% |
| 2012 | −6.3% |
| 2016 | −22.4% |
| 2020 | −19.5% |
| 2024 | −23.7% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
DemocraticRepublicanUnaffiliatedOther parties
| Year | Total registered | Democratic | Republican | Unaffiliated | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9,382 | 4,418 | 2,477 | 2,483 | 4 |
| 2012 | 10,198 | 4,460 | 2,633 | 3,083 | 22 |
| 2016 | 10,582 | 4,182 | 2,677 | 3,690 | 33 |
| 2020 | 10,097 | 3,403 | 2,940 | 3,691 | 63 |
| 2022 | 9,942 | 3,026 | 3,050 | 3,800 | 66 |
| 2024 | 10,255 | 2,752 | 3,305 | 4,082 | 116 |
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections
Swain County's unusual land profile — roughly 80% federally owned — shapes both its tax base and its economy, with Cherokee tourism and timber history defining a rural electorate that has leaned Republican by widening margins over the past decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 29.6 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 29.9 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 23.7 points.
A population of 14,013, a 59% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $52,349 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Perry County and Saline County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Swain County, North Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Swain County, North Carolina voted Republican by 23.7 points (R+23.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 7,052 votes cast, 2,643 went Democratic and 4,311 went Republican.
When did Swain County, North Carolina last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Swain County, North Carolina voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Swain County, North Carolina?
Swain County, North Carolina has a population of 14,013 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Swain County, North Carolina?
Median household income in Swain County, North Carolina is $52,349 — below the national median of $80,734. The North Carolina state median is $72,388.
What is the political history of Swain County, North Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Swain County, North Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 15 went Democratic and 18 went Republican.