2024
Democratic
Kamala Harris47.65%
Republican
Donald Trump50.86%
Two-party margin
R+3.2
State hub
North Carolina State Hub
U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.
Key links for North Carolina
Census demographic snapshot
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).
Population
10,470,214
Rank 9 of 51 · 1 = largest population
ACS 5-year total
Population density
215.4 people/sq mi
Rank 16 of 51 · 1 = densest
ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)
Pop. change (17→22)
+4.2%
Rank 15 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth
ACS total population comparison
Female / male
51% / 49%
Share of total population
Median household income
$66,186
Rank 40 of 51 · 1 = highest median income
Below poverty
13.3%
Rank 36 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate
ACS profile, all people
Hispanic or Latino
10%
Any race
White (NH)
61.7%
Not Hispanic or Latino
Black (NH)
20.6%
Asian (NH)
3.1%
AIAN (NH)
0.9%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone
Two+ races (NH)
3.3%
Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).
Why this state votes this way
Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.
North Carolina's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.
What often shows up in coverage
- Solid population growth (near 4.2% over 2017–2022) usually enlarges the universe of persuadable and newly registered voters, especially around expanding metros.
- A substantial Black population share (20.6% non-Hispanic Black alone) surfaces often in analyses of urban turnout, voting access, and racial-justice-aligned policy debate.
- Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 61.7% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.
These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.
Presidential voting history
How North Carolina has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).
Context & notes
Sun Belt battleground where fast-growing metros (Charlotte, Raleigh–Durham, the Triad) meet heavy rural Republican votes.
- College towns and Black Belt communities are key to Democratic coalition coverage.
- Suburban shifts have been among the most watched trends in the Southeast.
Results by year
2020
Democratic
Joe Biden48.59%
Republican
Donald Trump49.93%
Two-party margin
R+1.3
2016
Democratic
Hillary Clinton46.17%
Republican
Donald Trump49.83%
Two-party margin
R+3.7
2012
Democratic
Barack Obama48.35%
Republican
Mitt Romney50.39%
Two-party margin
R+2.0
2008
Democratic
Barack Obama49.70%
Republican
John McCain49.37%
Two-party margin
D+0.3
2004
Democratic
John Kerry43.58%
Republican
George W. Bush56.02%
Two-party margin
R+12.4
2000
Democratic
Al Gore43.15%
Republican
George W. Bush55.96%
Two-party margin
R+12.8
1996
Democratic
Bill Clinton44.04%
Republican
Bob Dole48.73%
Two-party margin
R+4.7
1992
Democratic
Bill Clinton42.65%
Republican
George H. W. Bush43.44%
Two-party margin
R+0.8
1988
Democratic
Michael Dukakis41.71%
Republican
George H. W. Bush57.97%
Two-party margin
R+16.3
1984
Democratic
Walter Mondale37.89%
Republican
Ronald Reagan61.90%
Two-party margin
R+24.0
1980
Democratic
Jimmy Carter47.18%
Republican
Ronald Reagan49.30%
Two-party margin
R+2.1
Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.
Notable races involving North Carolina
No seeded race cards are available for North Carolina yet. Check back as coverage expands.
U.S. Congress (North Carolina)
119th CongressU.S. Senate
Caucus split
0D:2R
Thom TillisRSenior senator
Thomas Roland Tillis is an American businessman and politician of the Republican Party who has served since 2015 as a United States senator from North Carolina.
Ted BuddRJunior senator
Theodore Paul Budd is an American businessman and politician serving since 2023 as the junior United States senator for North Carolina.
U.S. House delegation
Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).
Seat split
4D:10R
Governor
Chief executive of North Carolina's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).
Josh SteinD
Governor
Joshua Harold Stein is an American politician and lawyer serving as the 76th governor of North Carolina since 2025.