Wayne County, North Carolina: null
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+16.4
2024 Margin
R+4.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
117K
Population
Wayne County, North Carolina voted R+16.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 31,580 votes (57.67%). This represented a R+4.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
2.8
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+16.4
2020→2024 SwingR+4.7%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population117,333
Median Age
37.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
21.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$54,323(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
51.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
13.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
30.5%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
61.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
12.0%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
7.1%(US: 17.1%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.3%(22,618) | 57.7%(31,580) | R+16.4 | -4.7 |
| 2020 | 43.6%(24,215) | 55.3%(30,709) | R+11.7 | -0.3 |
| 2016 | 43.0%(21,770) | 54.3%(27,540) | R+11.4 | -3.0 |
| 2012 | 45.4%(23,314) | 53.8%(27,641) | R+8.4 | +0.2 |
| 2008 | 45.5%(22,671) | 54.0%(26,952) | R+8.6 | +15.9 |
| 2004 | 37.6%(15,076) | 62.1%(24,883) | R+24.5 | -1.6 |
| 2000 | 38.4%(13,005) | 61.3%(20,758) | R+22.9 | -5.8 |
| 1996 | 39.4%(11,580) | 56.4%(16,588) | R+17.0 | -2.2 |
| 1992 | 37.4%(10,307) | 52.3%(14,397) | R+14.9 | +10.3 |
| 1988 | 37.3%(9,135) | 62.5%(15,292) | R+25.2 | +3.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.6%(13,990) | 58.7%(20,723) | R+19.1 | -8.8 |
| 2020 | 42.8%(23,528) | 53.1%(29,174) | R+10.3 | +2.2 |
| 2016 | 42.5%(21,286) | 55.0%(27,530) | R+12.5 | -0.8 |
| 2014 | 42.5%(14,009) | 54.2%(17,865) | R+11.7 | +8.1 |
| 2010 | 39.5%(12,206) | 59.3%(18,336) | R+19.8 | -19.0 |
| 2008 | 48.5%(23,967) | 49.3%(24,377) | R+0.8 | +13.8 |
| 2004 | 42.3%(17,116) | 56.9%(23,026) | R+14.6 | +6.4 |
| 2002 | 39.0%(10,637) | 60.1%(16,372) | R+21.0 | -11.9 |
| 1998 | 44.9%(10,694) | 54.0%(12,869) | R+9.1 | +11.8 |
| 1996 | 39.2%(11,796) | 60.2%(18,098) | R+20.9 | -6.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.0%(25,194) | 49.0%(26,254) | R+2.0 | +4.3 |
| 2020 | 46.3%(25,589) | 52.5%(29,056) | R+6.3 | +5.6 |
| 2016 | 43.4%(21,859) | 55.2%(27,821) | R+11.8 | +0.2 |
| 2012 | 43.3%(22,106) | 55.3%(28,259) | R+12.1 | -18.3 |
| 2008 | 52.2%(25,704) | 46.0%(22,621) | D+6.3 | +3.3 |
| 2004 | 51.0%(20,652) | 48.0%(19,440) | D+3.0 | +0.3 |
| 2000 | 50.8%(17,526) | 48.2%(16,608) | D+2.7 | -7.3 |
| 1996 | 54.7%(16,449) | 44.7%(13,459) | D+9.9 | +10.5 |
| 1992 | 48.6%(13,104) | 49.3%(13,267) | R+0.6 | +13.7 |
| 1988 | 42.9%(11,081) | 57.1%(14,778) | R+14.3 | -6.3 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(49.7%) | Bernie Sanders(20.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(62.5%) | Bernie Sanders(29.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(42.7%) | Ted Cruz(42.4%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(58.5%) | Hillary Clinton(37.9%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee