County record · fips 37193 · North Carolina
WilkesNC
Republican ×28 since 1916all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the North Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+60.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
1–39
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1880
R+2.4
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 | +103.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -102.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +40.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +39.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -33.6 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
65,935
College (BA+)
17%
Median income
$51,721
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
Rural
70%
Age 65+
23%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Alexander, NC · Alleghany, NC · Ashe, NC · Caldwell, NC · Iredell, NC · Surry, NC · Watauga, NC · Yadkin, NC