County record · fips 37187 · North Carolina
WashingtonNC
Democratic ×13 since 1976all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the North Carolina and national vote
2024 result
D+6.3
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
29–11
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1904
D+2.5
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 | +59.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +56.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -54.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1900 | +30.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -23.2 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
10,812
College (BA+)
15%
Median income
$41,813
2024 dollars
Non-white
55%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
28%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Beaufort, NC · Bertie, NC · Hyde, NC · Martin, NC · Tyrrell, NC