County record · fips 37035 · North Carolina
CatawbaNC
Republican ×20 since 1948all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the North Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+38.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
15–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1916
R+1.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +86.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -83.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +46.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1900 | -42.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -41.1 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
163,573
College (BA+)
26%
Median income
$67,864
2024 dollars
Non-white
28%
Rural
35%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Alexander, NC · Burke, NC · Caldwell, NC · Iredell, NC · Lincoln, NC