New Hanover County, North Carolina: Professional Migration
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+0.6
2024 Margin
R+1.5%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2020
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
226K
Population
New Hanover County, North Carolina voted D+0.6 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 68,814 votes (49.6%). This represented a R+1.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2020.
Electoral Behavior
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Professional MigrationView all
Growing metro exurbs and suburbs receiving educated professionals from cities. These areas are shifting blue as remote work and urban flight bring liberal voters. Examples: Atlanta suburbs, DFW exurbs, Denver metro.
Volatility
2.6
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
+0.3/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+0.6
2020→2024 SwingR+1.5%
Voting StreakD since 2020
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population225,702
Median Age
40.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
60.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$67,515(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
75.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
7.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
12.1%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.3%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
60.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.9%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.6%(68,814) | 49.0%(67,949) | D+0.6 | -1.5 |
| 2020 | 50.2%(66,138) | 48.0%(63,331) | D+2.1 | +6.0 |
| 2016 | 45.6%(50,979) | 49.5%(55,344) | R+3.9 | +0.6 |
| 2012 | 47.0%(48,668) | 51.5%(53,385) | R+4.5 | -3.2 |
| 2008 | 48.8%(49,145) | 50.2%(50,544) | R+1.4 | +10.6 |
| 2004 | 43.8%(35,572) | 55.8%(45,351) | R+12.0 | -1.2 |
| 2000 | 44.2%(29,292) | 55.0%(36,503) | R+10.9 | -1.6 |
| 1996 | 41.7%(22,839) | 50.9%(27,889) | R+9.2 | -1.5 |
| 1992 | 38.9%(20,291) | 46.7%(24,338) | R+7.8 | +13.6 |
| 1988 | 39.2%(15,401) | 60.6%(23,807) | R+21.4 | +9.3 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 49.8%(46,785) | 47.9%(45,012) | D+1.9 | +1.7 |
| 2020 | 47.4%(61,702) | 47.1%(61,415) | D+0.2 | +6.7 |
| 2016 | 44.5%(48,994) | 51.0%(56,153) | R+6.5 | -6.4 |
| 2014 | 47.4%(31,441) | 47.5%(31,519) | R+0.1 | +19.2 |
| 2010 | 39.2%(25,089) | 58.5%(37,472) | R+19.4 | -30.4 |
| 2008 | 53.5%(52,958) | 42.5%(42,006) | D+11.1 | +17.4 |
| 2004 | 45.8%(36,218) | 52.1%(41,231) | R+6.3 | +6.6 |
| 2002 | 42.7%(22,641) | 55.6%(29,478) | R+12.9 | -20.3 |
| 1998 | 52.4%(23,649) | 45.1%(20,330) | D+7.4 | +11.3 |
| 1996 | 47.0%(25,873) | 50.9%(28,024) | R+3.9 | +8.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59.6%(80,834) | 34.3%(46,537) | D+25.3 | +17.5 |
| 2020 | 53.0%(69,554) | 45.2%(59,305) | D+7.8 | +3.0 |
| 2016 | 50.9%(56,370) | 46.2%(51,105) | D+4.8 | +19.9 |
| 2012 | 40.9%(41,633) | 56.0%(57,108) | R+15.2 | -18.3 |
| 2008 | 49.5%(48,737) | 46.3%(45,625) | D+3.2 | -5.4 |
| 2004 | 53.5%(43,421) | 45.0%(36,502) | D+8.5 | -5.0 |
| 2000 | 55.6%(36,971) | 42.1%(27,992) | D+13.5 | +2.7 |
| 1996 | 54.5%(30,199) | 43.7%(24,213) | D+10.8 | +4.9 |
| 1992 | 49.3%(25,394) | 43.4%(22,344) | D+5.9 | +20.6 |
| 1988 | 42.6%(17,021) | 57.4%(22,888) | R+14.7 | +4.6 |