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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +61.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +53.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -41.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1916 | -37.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +35.2 pts | Democrats |
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