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County record · fips 37025 · North Carolina

CabarrusNC

Republican ×19 since 1952all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the North Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+7.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
17–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1976
R+1.7
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
ElectionSwingToward
1912+69.6 ptsDemocrats
1916-68.7 ptsRepublicans
1932+56.9 ptsDemocrats
1976+53.3 ptsDemocrats
1968-36.3 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
236,133
College (BA+)
38%
Median income
$89,005
2024 dollars
Non-white
43%
Rural
17%
Age 65+
14%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Iredell, NC · Mecklenburg, NC · Rowan, NC · Stanly, NC · Union, NC