County record · fips 37173 · North Carolina
SwainNC
Republican ×7 since 2000reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the North Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+24.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
21–18
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/39
69% of its elections
Closest election
1984
R+0.3
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 | +76.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -70.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +44.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1888 | -40.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1900 | -34.7 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
14,013
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$52,349
2024 dollars
Non-white
41%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Graham, NC · Haywood, NC · Jackson, NC · Macon, NC · Blount, TN · Sevier, TN