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County record · fips 47171 · Tennessee

UnicoiTN

Republican ×36 since 1884reported 1884–2024 · 36 elections

The Long Record

36 elections against the Tennessee and national vote
2024 result
R+62.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
0–36
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/36
53% of its elections
Closest election
1976
R+11.9
this countyTennesseenational (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+61.1 ptsDemocrats
1976+53.1 ptsDemocrats
1968-41.6 ptsRepublicans
1916-37.5 ptsRepublicans
1932+35.2 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
17,756
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$52,218
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
51%
Age 65+
24%

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

Neighbouring counties

Madison, NC · Mitchell, NC · Yancey, NC · Carter, TN · Greene, TN · Washington, TN