Voter file loaded June 3, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Jackson County, North Carolina has 25,813 active registered voters — 29.3% Republican, 25.0% Democratic, and 45.0% with no party affiliation, as of July 2026.
Party registration
Most reliable-voting precincts
| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CFK | 578 | 380 | 65.74% |
| 2 | RIV | 741 | 468 | 63.16% |
| 3 | WEB | 1,877 | 1,183 | 63.03% |
| 4 | BCK | 1,284 | 760 | 59.19% |
| 5 | GCK | 1,055 | 621 | 58.86% |
| 6 | SDC | 5,196 | 3,002 | 57.78% |
| 7 | SCC | 1,687 | 964 | 57.14% |
| 8 | GLV | 1,725 | 962 | 55.77% |
| 9 | SAV | 1,131 | 626 | 55.35% |
| 10 | CAN | 476 | 263 | 55.25% |
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 Jackson County voted for president
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Jackson County at a glance.
Jackson County had an estimated 45,281 residents in July 2024, the 57th most populous of North Carolina's 100 counties, up 5.0% since the 2020 census. Of those, 38,051 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 20.9% are 65 or older. Its 25,813 active registered voters equal about 67.8% of that voting-age population.
It covers 491 square miles of land (92 people per square mile), and 92.0% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Sylva (2,694), Webster (388), Forest Hills (318), Dillsboro (216) and Highlands (part) (9). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 38.1, a median household income of $55,815, 31.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 60.8% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 21,864 votes were cast for president, about 57.5% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 44.6% and the Republican ticket 54.0%. The two-party margin moved from D+5.4 in 2008 to R+9.4 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 45,281
- Population (2020 census base)
- 43,110
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 38,051
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 67.8
- Residents 65 and older
- 20.9%
- People per square mile
- 92
- Living outside incorporated places
- 92.0%
- Land area
- 491 sq mi
- Median age
- 38.1
- Median household income
- $55,815
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 31.1%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 60.8%
Largest cities and towns
- Sylva 2,694
- Webster 388
- Forest Hills 318
- Dillsboro 216
- Highlands (part) 9
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.6% | 54.0% | R+9.4 | 21,864 |
| 2020 | 44.8% | 53.0% | R+8.2 | 21,428 |
| 2016 | 42.0% | 53.9% | R+11.9 | 18,004 |
| 2012 | 48.6% | 49.7% | R+1.1 | 16,556 |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 46.6% | D+5.4 | 16,866 |
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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