County record · fips 37027 · North Carolina
CaldwellNC
Republican ×12 since 1980all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the North Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+53.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
18–22
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1948
D+0.5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +64.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +54.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -52.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -48.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +48.2 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
80,536
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$56,425
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
43%
Age 65+
21%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Alexander, NC · Avery, NC · Burke, NC · Catawba, NC · Watauga, NC · Wilkes, NC