North Carolina·NC·FIPS 37189

Watauga County

Voted Democratic in 2024 · 33,095 votes cast

About Watauga County

Watauga County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 54,086 at the 2020 census. Its county seat and largest community is Boone. The county is in an exceptionally mountainous region, known as the High Country. It is the home of Appalachian State University, which has approximately 21,570 students as of Fall 2024. Watauga County comprises the Boone, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2024 Presidential Results

All candidates · Watauga County, North Carolina

Kamala D Harris(Democrat)

52.0%17,225

Won by 1,971 votes

Donald J Trump(Republican)

46.1%15,254

Other(Other)

1.4%456

Chase Oliver(Libertarian)

0.5%160

Margin History

Red = Republican, Blue = Democratic

2024D+6.0

2020D+8.3

2016D+1.5

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Swung Right in 2024

Watauga County shifted 2.3 points toward Republicans compared to 2020. Voter turnout increased by 2.7%.

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