County record · fips 37011 · North Carolina
AveryNC
Republican ×28 since 1916reported 1912–2024 · 29 elections
The Long Record
29 elections against the North Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+52.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
1–28
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
15/29
52% of its elections
Closest election
1912
D+22.3
this countyNorth Carolinanational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | -74.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +45.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -39.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +32.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +32.6 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
17,680
College (BA+)
25%
Median income
$61,428
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
24%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Burke, NC · Caldwell, NC · McDowell, NC · Mitchell, NC · Watauga, NC · Carter, TN · Johnson, TN