Hampstead, North Carolina
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −36.8% |
| 2008 | −34.5% |
| 2012 | −40.8% |
| 2016 | −44.6% |
| 2020 | −39.3% |
| 2024 | −42.4% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 28.3%Harris1,533 | 70.6%Trump3,833 | 1.1% | R+42.4 | R+3.0 | R+40.9 | 5,426 | |
| R | 29.5%Biden1,255 | 68.9%Trump2,927 | 1.6% | R+39.3 | D+5.3 | R+43.8 | 4,250 | |
| R | 25.7%Clinton848 | 70.3%Trump2,322 | 4.0% | R+44.6 | R+3.9 | R+46.7 | 3,302 | |
| R | 29.1%Obama750 | 69.8%Romney1,802 | 1.1% | R+40.8 | R+6.3 | R+44.6 | 2,581 | |
| R | 32.2%Obama788 | 66.6%McCain1,633 | 1.2% | R+34.5 | D+2.4 | R+41.7 | 2,451 | |
| R | 31.4%Kerry556 | 68.2%Bush1,208 | 0.3% | R+36.8 | — | R+34.4 | 1,770 |
Hampstead has more than doubled in population over the past two decades as exurban sprawl pushes north from Wilmington, making it one of the faster-growing unincorporated communities on North Carolina's southeastern coast.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 44.6 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 42.4 points.
A population of 9,292, a 79% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $91,745 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Briar and Eagle Point.
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Hampstead, North Carolina. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3729180/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.