Hertford County, North Carolina: Black Belt

North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024

D+26.6

2024 Margin

R+7.4%

2020→2024 Swing

D since 1976

Voting Streak

22K

Population

Hertford County, North Carolina voted D+26.6 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 6,171 votes (62.85%). This represented a R+7.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1976.

Quick Stats

2024 ResultD+26.6

2020→2024 SwingR+7.4%

Voting StreakD since 1976

Elections on Record34

Demographics

Population21,552

Median Age

41.7(US: 38.4)

College (BA+)

16.7%(US: 34.6%)

Median Income

$46,196(US: $78k)

White (non-Hisp)

32.3%(US: 57.5%)

Hispanic

6.5%(US: 18.6%)

Black

57.5%(US: 12.3%)

Asian

1.1%(US: 5.7%)

Homeownership

66.4%(US: 64.2%)

Poverty Rate

21.4%(US: 12.4%)

Veterans

8.4%(US: 6.4%)

Non-English (CVAP)

2.1%(US: 17.1%)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020

Evangelical

42.3%(+25.8 vs US)

Black Protestant

9.6%(+7.4 vs US)

Mainline Protestant

2.9%(-2.3 vs US)

Catholic

1.8%(-16.9 vs US)

Age Distribution

Median:41.7 yrs(US: 38.5)

Under 18

18.9%↓

18-29

11.5%↓

30-44

16.9%↓

45-64

31.4%↑

65+

21.3%↑

National average

Employment by Industry

Source: Census ACS

ManufacturingVery high

16.3%

Retail Trade

10.8%

EducationBelow avg

6.1%

Professional ServicesVery low

5.5%

ConstructionBelow avg

5.3%

HealthcareVery low

3.4%

Political relevance:

Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveProfessional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debates

+ 1 more industries

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	62.9%(6,171)	36.2%(3,556)	D+26.6	R+7.4
2020	66.7%(7,097)	32.7%(3,479)	D+34.0	R+3.4
2016	67.8%(6,910)	30.4%(3,099)	D+37.4	R+6.9
2012	71.8%(7,843)	27.5%(3,007)	D+44.3	D+2.8
2008	70.5%(7,513)	29.0%(3,089)	D+41.5	D+14.5
2004	63.2%(5,141)	36.2%(2,942)	D+27.0	R+12.2
2000	69.4%(5,484)	30.2%(2,382)	D+39.3	R+3.8
1996	68.9%(4,856)	25.9%(1,823)	D+43.0	D+11.7
1992	60.1%(4,609)	28.8%(2,208)	D+31.3	D+6.5
1988	62.3%(4,943)	37.5%(2,977)	D+24.8	D+7.6

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Senate Elections

Senate Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2022	63.0%(4,096)	37.0%(2,400)	D+26.1	R+8.6
2020	67.3%(6,815)	32.7%(3,305)	D+34.7	R+1.9
2016	68.3%(6,714)	31.7%(3,116)	D+36.6	R+3.8
2014	70.2%(4,393)	29.8%(1,864)	D+40.4	D+4.0
2010	68.2%(4,401)	31.8%(2,053)	D+36.4	R+9.0
2008	72.7%(7,590)	27.3%(2,850)	D+45.4	D+8.1
2004	68.7%(5,428)	31.3%(2,478)	D+37.3	R+6.7
2002	72.0%(3,854)	28.0%(1,499)	D+44.0	D+2.3
1998	70.8%(3,542)	29.2%(1,459)	D+41.6	D+10.8
1996	65.5%(4,572)	34.5%(2,414)	D+30.9	R+3.9

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Governor Elections

Governor Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	65.5%(6,153)	34.5%(3,239)	D+31.0	R+6.4
2020	68.7%(7,212)	31.3%(3,282)	D+37.5	D+2.8
2016	67.3%(6,681)	32.7%(3,243)	D+34.6	R+11.9
2012	73.3%(7,793)	26.7%(2,840)	D+46.6	R+9.1
2008	77.9%(8,108)	22.1%(2,305)	D+55.7	D+6.1
2004	74.8%(5,982)	25.2%(2,015)	D+49.6	R+9.6
2000	79.6%(6,193)	20.4%(1,587)	D+59.2	R+0.6
1996	79.9%(5,468)	20.1%(1,374)	D+59.8	D+16.5
1992	71.7%(5,302)	28.3%(2,096)	D+43.3	D+12.8
1988	65.3%(5,322)	34.7%(2,829)	D+30.6	R+6.8

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Primary Election History

Primary Results

Year	Party	Winner	Runner-up	Nominee?
2020	Dem	Joe Biden(60.9%)	Michael Bloomberg(13.7%)	✓
2016	Dem	Hillary Clinton(67.6%)	Bernie Sanders(22.1%)	✓
2016	GOP	Donald Trump(49.5%)	Ted Cruz(35.5%)	✓
2008	Dem	Barack Obama(71.1%)	Hillary Clinton(26.4%)	✓