County record · fips 37097 · North Carolina
IredellNC
Republican ×12 since 1980all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the North Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+32.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
21–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1964
R+6.9
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +60.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +57.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +56.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -49.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | -45.0 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
196,544
College (BA+)
34%
Median income
$81,419
2024 dollars
Non-white
27%
Rural
32%
Age 65+
17%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Alexander, NC · Cabarrus, NC · Catawba, NC · Davie, NC · Lincoln, NC · Mecklenburg, NC · Rowan, NC · Wilkes, NC · Yadkin, NC