Wayne County, North Carolina, NC
North Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+16.4
2024 Margin
R+4.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
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.
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%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
25.3%(+8.8 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
7.7%(+2.5 vs US)
Catholic
7.0%(-11.7 vs US)
Black Protestant
5.2%(+3.0 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
1.3%(-0.8 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:37.5 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
23.7%
18-29
9.6%↓
30-44
19.7%
45-64
30.2%↑
65+
16.7%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingAbove avg
14.3%Retail TradeAbove avg
13.6%Education
8.6%Professional ServicesBelow avg
8.0%Construction
5.7%HealthcareVery low
4.7%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.3%(22,618) | 57.7%(31,580) | R+16.4 | R+4.7 |
| 2020 | 43.6%(24,215) | 55.3%(30,709) | R+11.7 | R+0.3 |
| 2016 | 43.0%(21,770) | 54.3%(27,540) | R+11.4 | R+3.0 |
| 2012 | 45.4%(23,314) | 53.8%(27,641) | R+8.4 | D+0.2 |
| 2008 | 45.5%(22,671) | 54.0%(26,952) | R+8.6 | D+15.9 |
| 2004 | 37.6%(15,076) | 62.1%(24,883) | R+24.5 | R+1.6 |
| 2000 | 38.4%(13,005) | 61.3%(20,758) | R+22.9 | R+5.8 |
| 1996 | 39.4%(11,580) | 56.4%(16,588) | R+17.0 | R+2.2 |
| 1992 | 37.4%(10,307) | 52.3%(14,397) | R+14.9 | D+10.3 |
| 1988 | 37.3%(9,135) | 62.5%(15,292) | R+25.2 | D+3.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.6%(13,990) | 58.7%(20,723) | R+19.1 | R+8.8 |
| 2020 | 42.8%(23,528) | 53.1%(29,174) | R+10.3 | D+2.2 |
| 2016 | 42.5%(21,286) | 55.0%(27,530) | R+12.5 | R+0.8 |
| 2014 | 42.5%(14,009) | 54.2%(17,865) | R+11.7 | D+8.1 |
| 2010 | 39.5%(12,206) | 59.3%(18,336) | R+19.8 | R+19.0 |
| 2008 | 48.5%(23,967) | 49.3%(24,377) | R+0.8 | D+13.8 |
| 2004 | 42.3%(17,116) | 56.9%(23,026) | R+14.6 | D+6.4 |
| 2002 | 39.0%(10,637) | 60.1%(16,372) | R+21.0 | R+11.9 |
| 1998 | 44.9%(10,694) | 54.0%(12,869) | R+9.1 | D+11.8 |
| 1996 | 39.2%(11,796) | 60.2%(18,098) | R+20.9 | R+6.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.0%(25,194) | 49.0%(26,254) | R+2.0 | D+4.3 |
| 2020 | 46.3%(25,589) | 52.5%(29,056) | R+6.3 | D+5.6 |
| 2016 | 43.4%(21,859) | 55.2%(27,821) | R+11.8 | D+0.2 |
| 2012 | 43.3%(22,106) | 55.3%(28,259) | R+12.1 | R+18.3 |
| 2008 | 52.2%(25,704) | 46.0%(22,621) | D+6.3 | D+3.3 |
| 2004 | 51.0%(20,652) | 48.0%(19,440) | D+3.0 | D+0.3 |
| 2000 | 50.8%(17,526) | 48.2%(16,608) | D+2.7 | R+7.3 |
| 1996 | 54.7%(16,449) | 44.7%(13,459) | D+9.9 | D+10.5 |
| 1992 | 48.6%(13,104) | 49.3%(13,267) | R+0.6 | D+13.7 |
| 1988 | 42.9%(11,081) | 57.1%(14,778) | R+14.3 | R+6.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab