Craven County, NC
NC · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Craven County, NC (North Carolina) voted R+20.4 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 33,477 votes (59.6%) to 22,011 (39.18%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Craven County is classified as a solid Republican county. Craven County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 102,612.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
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Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
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Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.2%(22,011) | 59.6%(33,477) | R+20.4 | R+1.8 |
| 2020 | 39.9%(21,148) | 58.5%(31,032) | R+18.6 | D+2.9 |
| 2016 | 37.5%(17,630) | 59.0%(27,731) | R+21.5 | R+3.8 |
| 2012 | 40.6%(18,763) | 58.3%(26,928) | R+17.7 | R+5.2 |
| 2008 | 43.4%(19,352) | 55.8%(24,901) | R+12.4 | D+12.9 |
| 2004 | 37.1%(14,019) | 62.4%(23,575) | R+25.3 | R+2.5 |
| 2000 | 38.2%(12,213) | 61.0%(19,494) | R+22.8 | R+11.1 |
| 1996 | 41.0%(10,317) | 52.6%(13,264) | R+11.7 | R+5.5 |
| 1992 | 39.5%(9,998) | 45.8%(11,575) | R+6.2 | D+18.2 |
| 1988 | 37.7%(7,313) | 62.1%(12,057) | R+24.4 | D+3.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Craven County, NC • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 38.1%(14,101) | 59.4%(21,981) | R+21.3 | R+3.9 |
| 2020 | 38.9%(20,416) | 56.2%(29,542) | R+17.4 | D+5.8 |
| 2016 | 36.5%(16,955) | 59.7%(27,741) | R+23.2 | R+4.9 |
| 2014 | 38.9%(11,967) | 57.2%(17,583) | R+18.3 | D+10.9 |
| 2010 | 34.5%(9,629) | 63.6%(17,771) | R+29.1 | R+23.4 |
| 2008 | 45.7%(20,214) | 51.4%(22,768) | R+5.8 | D+10.6 |
| 2004 | 41.0%(15,299) | 57.4%(21,402) | R+16.4 | D+2.7 |
| 2002 | 39.6%(10,240) | 58.7%(15,162) | R+19.1 | R+24.1 |
| 1998 | 51.5%(11,878) | 46.5%(10,724) | D+5.0 | D+17.3 |
| 1996 | 43.4%(11,514) | 55.7%(14,788) | R+12.3 | D+2.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.8%(25,705) | 47.8%(26,307) | R+1.1 | D+12.5 |
| 2020 | 42.4%(22,436) | 56.0%(29,614) | R+13.6 | D+8.1 |
| 2016 | 38.2%(17,814) | 59.9%(27,926) | R+21.7 | D+1.7 |
| 2012 | 37.4%(17,118) | 60.8%(27,842) | R+23.4 | R+39.3 |
| 2008 | 56.8%(25,174) | 40.9%(18,131) | D+15.9 | D+13.1 |
| 2004 | 50.8%(18,938) | 47.9%(17,877) | D+2.8 | D+1.5 |
| 2000 | 50.0%(15,970) | 48.6%(15,531) | D+1.4 | R+13.6 |
| 1996 | 57.1%(15,099) | 42.0%(11,126) | D+15.0 | D+17.4 |
| 1992 | 47.6%(11,955) | 50.0%(12,550) | R+2.4 | D+10.5 |
| 1988 | 43.6%(9,200) | 56.4%(11,921) | R+12.9 | R+15.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab