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Graham County, North Carolina has 5,546 active registered voters — 53.5% Republican, 14.0% Democratic, and 32.1% with no party affiliation, as of July 2026.
Party registration
Most reliable-voting precincts
| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EAST | 2,194 | 1,407 | 64.13% |
| 2 | WEST | 1,816 | 1,116 | 61.45% |
| 3 | TAPO | 417 | 248 | 59.47% |
| 4 | STEC | 1,119 | 663 | 59.25% |
Supervoters are active registered voters who cast a ballot in at least 3 of the last 4 November general elections (2018–2024). Percentages are precinct totals from the official state voter file — no individual voter information is shown. Precincts with fewer than 400 active voters are excluded.
How Graham County voted for president
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Graham County at a glance.
Graham County had an estimated 8,179 residents in July 2024, the 98th most populous of North Carolina's 100 counties, up 1.9% since the 2020 census. Of those, 6,626 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 25.7% are 65 or older. Its 5,546 active registered voters equal about 83.7% of that voting-age population.
It covers 292 square miles of land (28 people per square mile), and 92.3% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Robbinsville (578), Lake Santeetlah (41) and Fontana Dam (11). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 45.6, a median household income of $49,684, 17.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 80.7% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 4,769 votes were cast for president, about 72.0% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 17.6% and the Republican ticket 81.4%. The two-party margin moved from R+37.4 in 2008 to R+63.8 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 8,179
- Population (2020 census base)
- 8,030
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 6,626
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 83.7
- Residents 65 and older
- 25.7%
- People per square mile
- 28
- Living outside incorporated places
- 92.3%
- Land area
- 292 sq mi
- Median age
- 45.6
- Median household income
- $49,684
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 17.6%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 80.7%
Largest cities and towns
- Robbinsville 578
- Lake Santeetlah 41
- Fontana Dam 11
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.6% | 81.4% | R+63.8 | 4,769 |
| 2020 | 19.4% | 79.5% | R+60.1 | 4,665 |
| 2016 | 18.6% | 79.6% | R+61.0 | 4,094 |
| 2012 | 28.5% | 70.2% | R+41.7 | 3,910 |
| 2008 | 30.3% | 67.7% | R+37.4 | 4,171 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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