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County record · fips 37123 · North Carolina

MontgomeryNC

Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the North Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+38.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
17–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
30/40
75% of its elections
Closest election
1952
R+0.1
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+78.9 ptsDemocrats
1916-74.0 ptsRepublicans
1976+54.0 ptsDemocrats
1876+36.7 ptsDemocrats
1932+28.9 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
26,007
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$57,766
2024 dollars
Non-white
37%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
22%

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

Neighbouring counties

Davidson, NC · Moore, NC · Randolph, NC · Richmond, NC · Stanly, NC