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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +89.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | -77.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +76.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -72.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1916 | -54.5 pts | Republicans |
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