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County record · fips 37141 · North Carolina

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Republican ×8 since 1996reported 1876–2024 · 38 elections

The Long Record

38 elections against the North Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+35.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
21–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/38
58% of its elections
Closest election
1996
R+1.2
this countyNorth Carolinanational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1932+89.3 ptsDemocrats
1928-77.7 ptsRepublicans
1976+76.7 ptsDemocrats
1972-72.0 ptsRepublicans
1916-54.5 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
65,550
College (BA+)
31%
Median income
$80,396
2024 dollars
Non-white
26%
Rural
61%
Age 65+
18%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Bladen, NC · Brunswick, NC · Columbus, NC · Duplin, NC · New Hanover, NC · Onslow, NC · Sampson, NC