County record · fips 37131 · North Carolina
NorthamptonNC
Democratic ×32 since 1900all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the North Carolina and national vote
2024 result
D+14.6
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
33–7
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1892
D+2.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1904 | +74.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -61.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +57.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +33.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | -25.9 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
16,931
College (BA+)
18%
Median income
$50,086
2024 dollars
Non-white
61%
Rural
88%
Age 65+
30%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Bertie, NC · Halifax, NC · Hertford, NC · Warren, NC · Brunswick, VA · Greensville, VA · Southampton, VA