County record · fips 37063 · North Carolina
DurhamNC
Democratic ×13 since 1976reported 1884–2024 · 36 elections
The Long Record
36 elections against the North Carolina and national vote
2024 result
D+62.9
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
34–2
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/36
53% of its elections
Closest election
1908
D+1.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +88.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +78.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -74.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | -54.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -37.5 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
332,353
College (BA+)
55%
Median income
$82,316
2024 dollars
Non-white
58%
Rural
5%
Age 65+
14%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Chatham, NC · Granville, NC · Orange, NC · Person, NC · Wake, NC