County record · fips 37013 · North Carolina
BeaufortNC
Republican ×12 since 1980all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the North Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+31.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
25–15
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1880
D+1.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +57.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +52.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +51.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -50.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1916 | -47.8 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
44,499
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$58,357
2024 dollars
Non-white
34%
Rural
63%
Age 65+
26%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Craven, NC · Hyde, NC · Martin, NC · Pamlico, NC · Pitt, NC · Washington, NC