Newport, North Carolina
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −43.7% |
| 2008 | −38.7% |
| 2012 | −42.7% |
| 2016 | −48.8% |
| 2020 | −48.7% |
| 2024 | −48.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 24.8%Harris567 | 73.7%Trump1,682 | 1.5% | R+48.8 | R+0.1 | R+47.4 | 2,283 | |
| R | 24.7%Biden546 | 73.4%Trump1,622 | 1.9% | R+48.7 | D+0.1 | R+53.2 | 2,209 | |
| R | 23.6%Clinton484 | 72.4%Trump1,483 | 4.0% | R+48.8 | R+6.1 | R+50.9 | 2,048 | |
| R | 28.0%Obama539 | 70.7%Romney1,360 | 1.2% | R+42.7 | R+4.0 | R+46.5 | 1,923 | |
| R | 30.1%Obama578 | 68.8%McCain1,323 | 1.1% | R+38.7 | D+5.0 | R+46.0 | 1,923 | |
| R | 28.0%Kerry398 | 71.7%Bush1,018 | 0.2% | R+43.7 | — | R+41.2 | 1,419 |
Newport sits just inland from the Crystal Coast in Carteret County, a reliably Republican-leaning coastal community with deep ties to nearby Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and a population shaped by active-duty and veteran households.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 48.8 points in 2024. The 2024 margin was 48.8 points.
A population of 4,441, a 74% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $56,351 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Newport, North Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Newport, North Carolina voted Republican by 48.8 points (R+48.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,283 votes cast, 567 went Democratic and 1,682 went Republican.
How many people live in Newport, North Carolina?
Newport, North Carolina has a population of 4,441 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Newport, North Carolina?
Median household income in Newport, North Carolina is $56,351 — below the national median of $80,734. The North Carolina state median is $72,388.
What is the political history of Newport, North Carolina?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Newport, North Carolina from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.