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County record · fips 37191 · North Carolina

WayneNC

Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the North Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+16.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
23–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1976
R+1.8
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
1912+73.1 ptsDemocrats
1932+66.9 ptsDemocrats
1916-63.1 ptsRepublicans
1928-49.6 ptsRepublicans
1976+44.7 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
118,652
College (BA+)
22%
Median income
$59,733
2024 dollars
Non-white
50%
Rural
54%
Age 65+
17%

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

Neighbouring counties

Duplin, NC · Greene, NC · Johnston, NC · Lenoir, NC · Sampson, NC · Wilson, NC