These Are The 10 Most Conservative Cities In North Carolina For 2019

Editor’s Note: We updated this article for 2019. This is our third time ranking the most conservative places to live in North Carolina.

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Well this has been one heck of a couple of years for the Republican Party. Never in my life time have I see anything like it — given that’s a relatively short lifetime, but who’s counting?

And now that we’re headed towards the next big election, we wanted to get a better sense of what parts of North Carolina would be the most likely to back Donald Trump again.

Specifically, which cities have the highest number of conservative voters in the Tar Heel State?

In order to do so, we turned our sites on measuring how each city in North Carolina with populations greater than 5,000 voted and contributed to political campaigns in the past several years. The cities with the highest percentage of voters who voted republican and gave the most to conservatives where named the most conservative cities in the state.

Here are the 10 most conservative places in North Carolina for 2019:

If you’re wondering, Durham is the most liberal city in North Carolina of all those we measured.

And to be clear, we didn’t form this list based on our own biases — we relied on the cold hard data. For more on how we ran the numbers, keep on reading. Then we’ll take a closer look at each of our top 10 most conservative cities in North Carolina.

And if you already knew these places were conservative, check out some more reading about North Carolina and the most conservative places in the country:

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How we determined the most conservative cities in North Carolina for 2019

We started by making a list of every city in North Carolina over 5,000 people based on the 2013-2017 American Community Survey (The most recent data). That left us with 132 cities and towns.

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We then measured the voting record and donation data to determine which places lean the most rightward in their allegiances by:

Percentage Of Registered Republicans
# Of Contributions To Republicans Per Capita
$ Amount Contributed To Republicans Per Capita

Next, we ranked each city from 1 to 132 for each of the criteria where number one was the most conservative.

The winner, Trinity, is “The Most Conservative City in North Carolina For 2019”.

Let’s go through these conservative places, shall we?

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The 10 Most Conservative Places In North Carolina For 2019

1. Trinity

Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 6,610
Percent Republican: 76.5%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $17.56
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.07
More on Trinity: Data

Trinity is a city in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 6,614 at the 2010 census.

2. Archdale

Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 11,509
Percent Republican: 76.5%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $11.43
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.03
More on Archdale: Data

Archdale is a city in Guilford and Randolph counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 11,415 at the 2010 census, up from 9,014 at the 2000 census.

3. Asheboro

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Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

Population: 25,863
Percent Republican: 76.5%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $15.1
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.05
More on Asheboro: Photos | Data

4. King

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Overall SnackAbility

8
/10

Population: 6,763
Percent Republican: 75.9%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $6.66
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.05
More on King: Photos | Data

King is a city in Stokes and Forsyth counties, North Carolina, United States. The population was 6,904 at the 2010 census.

5. Mount Airy

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Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 10,198
Percent Republican: 73.5%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $14.67
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.05
More on Mount Airy: Photos | Data

Mount Airy is a city in Surry County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 10,388. The town is widely known as the home of actor Andy Griffith and the inspiration for the fictional town of Mayberry on his eponymous show.

6. Albemarle

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Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

Population: 15,874
Percent Republican: 73.4%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $13.22
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.04
More on Albemarle: Photos | Data

Albemarle is a small city and the county seat of Stanly County, North Carolina. The population was 15,903 in the 2010 Census. Gerald R. “Ronnie” Michael serves as Mayor and Albemarle has seven-member City Council elected in a combination of at-large and district seats. Albemarle has operated under the Council-Manager form of government since 1962. Michael Ferris has served as City Manager since December of 2014 and previously served as Assistant City Manager for nearly two decades. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council, and is responsible for the day to day administration of City government. The City-s Department Heads report directly to the City Manager, who is also responsible for development and administration of the City-s annual budget.

7. Marion

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Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 7,752
Percent Republican: 73.3%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $10.31
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.07
More on Marion: Photos | Data

Marion is a city in McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of McDowell County. Founded in 1844, the city was named in honor of Brigadier General Francis Marion, the American Revolutionary War Hero whose talent in guerrilla warfare earned him the name -Swamp Fox-. Marion’s Main Street Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The population was 7,838 at the 2010 Census.

8. Lenoir

Source: Public domain

Overall SnackAbility

3
/10

Population: 17,890
Percent Republican: 73.3%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $7.52
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.04
More on Lenoir: Photos | Data

Lenoir is a city in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 18,228 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Caldwell County. Lenoir is located in the Blue Ridge foothills. To the northeast are the Brushy Mountains, a spur of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hibriten Mountain, located just east of the city limits, marks the western end of the Brushy Mountains range.

9. Sawmills

Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 5,161
Percent Republican: 73.3%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $12.47
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.06
More on Sawmills: Data

10. Lexington

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Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 18,916
Percent Republican: 72.6%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $19.73
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.04
More on Lexington: Photos | Data

Lexington is the county seat of Davidson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 18,931. It is located in central North Carolina, 20 miles south of Winston-Salem. Major highways include I-85, I-85B, U.S. Route 29, U.S. Route 70, U.S. Route 52 and U.S. Route 64. Lexington is part of the Piedmont Triad region of the state.

Summing Up The Conservative Strongholds in North Carolina

Well there you have it, the places in North Carolina that have the highest number of conservatives per capita, with Trinity ranking as the least conservative in the entire state.

If you’re curious, here are the least conservative cities in North Carolina:

Durham
Hillsborough
Carrboro

For more North Carolina reading, check out:

Detailed List Of The Most Conservative Places In North Carolina

Rank	City	Population	% Conservative
1	Trinity, NC	6,610	76.5%
2	Archdale, NC	11,509	76.5%
3	Asheboro, NC	25,863	76.5%
4	King, NC	6,763	75.9%
5	Mount Airy, NC	10,198	73.5%
6	Albemarle, NC	15,874	73.4%
7	Marion, NC	7,752	73.3%
8	Lenoir, NC	17,890	73.3%
9	Sawmills, NC	5,161	73.3%
10	Lexington, NC	18,916	72.6%
11	Thomasville, NC	26,901	72.6%
12	Forest City, NC	7,250	72.2%
13	Lincolnton, NC	10,574	72.0%
14	Mocksville, NC	5,130	71.7%
15	Morehead City, NC	9,200	70.3%
16	Morganton, NC	16,478	67.4%
17	Hickory, NC	40,157	66.8%
18	Newton, NC	12,991	66.8%
19	Conover, NC	8,288	66.8%
20	Long View, NC	5,013	66.8%
21	Salisbury, NC	33,561	66.5%
22	Statesville, NC	25,872	66.3%
23	Mooresville, NC	36,577	66.3%
24	Jacksonville, NC	73,661	65.0%
25	Belmont, NC	11,373	64.1%
26	Bessemer City, NC	5,411	64.1%
27	Cherryville, NC	5,854	64.1%
28	Mount Holly, NC	14,948	64.1%
29	Gastonia, NC	74,381	64.1%
30	Shelby, NC	20,058	63.7%
31	Kings Mountain, NC	10,929	63.7%
32	Eden, NC	15,235	63.5%
33	Reidsville, NC	13,933	63.5%
34	Clayton, NC	19,306	63.3%
35	Smithfield, NC	11,824	63.3%
36	Selma, NC	6,375	63.3%
37	Unionville, NC	6,497	63.1%
38	Weddington, NC	10,388	63.1%
39	Monroe, NC	34,368	63.1%
40	Indian Trail, NC	37,191	63.1%
41	Waxhaw, NC	13,343	63.1%
42	Wesley Chapel, NC	8,447	63.1%
43	Stallings, NC	14,970	63.1%
44	Marvin, NC	6,174	63.1%
45	Southern Pines, NC	13,426	62.6%
46	Aberdeen, NC	7,265	62.6%
47	Pinehurst, NC	15,580	62.6%
48	Oak Island, NC	7,400	62.5%
49	Leland, NC	18,023	62.5%
50	Boiling Spring Lakes, NC	5,777	62.5%
51	Mills River, NC	7,079	61.6%
52	Hendersonville, NC	13,620	61.6%
53	Waynesville, NC	9,804	61.6%
54	Fletcher, NC	7,737	61.6%
55	Washington, NC	9,721	60.8%
56	Whiteville, NC	5,487	60.1%
57	Dunn, NC	9,657	59.9%
58	Angier, NC	5,151	59.9%
59	New Bern, NC	29,664	59.0%
60	Havelock, NC	20,404	59.0%
61	Brevard, NC	7,759	58.9%
62	Kill Devil Hills, NC	6,978	58.4%
63	Harrisburg, NC	14,856	57.7%
64	Kannapolis, NC	46,498	57.7%
65	Concord, NC	87,607	57.7%
66	Clinton, NC	8,630	57.2%
67	Roxboro, NC	8,273	57.0%
68	Sanford, NC	29,051	54.7%
69	Elon, NC	9,939	54.5%
70	Mebane, NC	14,426	54.5%
71	Graham, NC	14,540	54.5%
72	Burlington, NC	52,813	54.5%
73	Goldsboro, NC	35,432	54.3%
74	Rockingham, NC	9,094	53.7%
75	Hamlet, NC	6,401	53.7%
76	Kinston, NC	21,004	50.8%
77	Lumberton, NC	21,366	50.8%
78	Butner, NC	7,709	49.7%
79	Oxford, NC	8,614	49.7%
80	Carolina Beach, NC	6,116	49.5%
81	Wilmington, NC	115,261	49.5%
82	Williamston, NC	5,398	49.3%
83	Rocky Mount, NC	55,373	48.9%
84	Nashville, NC	5,473	48.9%
85	Elizabeth City, NC	17,732	47.0%
86	Wilson, NC	49,237	46.0%
87	Boone, NC	18,493	45.7%
88	Laurinburg, NC	15,320	44.9%
89	Greenville, NC	90,347	44.3%
90	Winterville, NC	9,488	44.3%
91	Ayden, NC	5,120	44.3%
92	Siler City, NC	8,116	42.9%
93	Wadesboro, NC	5,414	42.7%
94	Kernersville, NC	23,988	42.6%
95	Clemmons, NC	19,844	42.6%
96	Lewisville, NC	13,516	42.6%
97	Fayetteville, NC	210,324	40.2%
98	Hope Mills, NC	16,106	40.2%
99	Spring Lake, NC	12,746	40.2%
100	Woodfin, NC	6,394	40.1%