Martin County, North Carolina
AkashicMartin County, NCTrumpR+10.3
2024 precinct map of Martin CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Martin County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 54.8% | 6,601 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 44.5% | 5,360 |
| Jill SteinGreen | 0.2% | 23 |
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9 precincts · 12,040 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 44.5%Harris5,360 | 54.8%Trump6,601 | 0.2%Stein23 | 12,040 | ||
| R | 47.1%Biden5,911 | 52.1%Trump6,532 | 0.5%Jorgensen59 | 12,540 | ||
| R | 48.9%Clinton5,846 | 49.3%Trump5,897 | 1.4%Johnson165 | 11,964 | ||
| D | 52.0%Obama6,583 | 47.4%Romney5,995 | 0.6%Johnson74 | 12,652 | ||
| D | 52.1%Obama6,539 | 47.5%McCain5,957 | 0.4%Barr45 | 12,541 | ||
| R | 48.8%Kerry5,102 | 51.0%Bush5,334 | 0.2%Badnarik16 | 10,452 | ||
| D | 52.6%Gore4,929 | 47.2%Bush4,420 | 0.2% | 9,366 | ||
| D | 52.6%Clinton4,500 | 42.0%Dole3,590 | 5.2%Perot445 | 8,552 | ||
| D | 50.8%Clinton4,069 | 36.9%Bush2,958 | 12.2%Perot981 | 8,016 | ||
| D | 53.3%Dukakis3,598 | 46.6%Bush3,149 | 0.1%Fulani9 | 6,756 | ||
| R | 47.5%Mondale3,870 | 52.3%Reagan4,266 | 0.2%Bergland17 | 8,153 | ||
| D | 64.1%Carter4,750 | 34.6%Reagan2,564 | 1.3%Anderson98 | 7,412 | ||
| D | 69.8%Carter4,518 | 29.8%Ford1,931 | 0.4%Anderson28 | 6,477 | ||
| R | 30.2%McGovern1,840 | 68.8%Nixon4,188 | 1.0%Schmitz63 | 6,091 | ||
| O | 38.2%Humphrey3,118 | 15.0%Nixon1,221 | 46.8%Wallace3,818 | 8,157 | ||
| D | 76.1%Johnson4,821 | 23.9%Goldwater1,511 | 0.0% | 6,332 | ||
| D | 88.8%Kennedy5,826 | 11.2%Nixon737 | 0.0% | 6,563 | ||
| D | 92.7%Stevenson5,730 | 7.3%Eisenhower449 | 0.0% | 6,179 | ||
| D | 93.0%Stevenson5,493 | 7.0%Eisenhower415 | 0.0% | 5,908 | ||
| D | 95.5%Truman4,636 | 3.4%Dewey163 | 1.1%Thurmond54 | 4,853 | ||
| D | 97.1%Roosevelt4,408 | 2.9%Dewey133 | 0.0% | 4,541 | ||
| D | 97.8%Roosevelt4,628 | 2.2%Willkie106 | 0.0% | 4,734 | ||
| D | 97.6%Roosevelt4,477 | 2.4%Landon111 | 0.0% | 4,588 | ||
| D | 97.4%Roosevelt3,781 | 2.4%Hoover94 | 0.2%Thomas8 | 3,883 | ||
| D | 87.3%Smith2,818 | 12.7%Hoover411 | 0.0% | 3,229 | ||
| D | 89.9%Davis1,999 | 9.7%Coolidge216 | 0.4%La Follette9 | 2,224 | ||
| D | 82.9%Cox2,561 | 17.1%Harding530 | 0.0% | 3,091 | ||
| D | 84.0%Wilson1,472 | 16.0%Hughes281 | 0.0% | 1,753 | ||
| D | 82.6%Wilson1,251 | 15.1%Taft229 | 2.2%Roosevelt34 | 1,514 | ||
| D | 76.1%Bryan1,338 | 23.9%Taft421 | 0.0% | 1,759 | ||
| D | 86.8%Parker1,419 | 13.2%Roosevelt216 | 0.0% | 1,635 | ||
| D | 62.6%Bryan1,819 | 37.4%McKinley1,088 | 0.0% | 2,907 | ||
| D | 55.0%Bryan1,681 | 45.0%McKinley1,374 | 0.0% | 3,055 | ||
| D | 51.4%Cleveland1,454 | 38.6%Harrison1,091 | 10.0%Weaver284 | 2,829 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +12.8% |
| 1896 | +10.0% |
| 1900 | +25.1% |
| 1904 | +73.6% |
| 1908 | +52.1% |
| 1912 | +67.5% |
| 1916 | +67.9% |
| 1920 | +65.7% |
| 1924 | +80.2% |
| 1928 | +74.5% |
| 1932 | +95.0% |
| 1936 | +95.2% |
| 1940 | +95.5% |
| 1944 | +94.1% |
| 1948 | +92.2% |
| 1952 | +86.0% |
| 1956 | +85.5% |
| 1960 | +77.5% |
| 1964 | +52.3% |
| 1968 | +23.3% |
| 1972 | −38.5% |
| 1976 | +39.9% |
| 1980 | +29.5% |
| 1984 | −4.9% |
| 1988 | +6.6% |
| 1992 | +13.9% |
| 1996 | +10.6% |
| 2000 | +5.4% |
| 2004 | −2.2% |
| 2008 | +4.6% |
| 2012 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | −0.4% |
| 2020 | −5.0% |
| 2024 | −10.3% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
DemocraticRepublicanUnaffiliatedOther parties
| Year | Total registered | Democratic | Republican | Unaffiliated | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 18,042 | 12,542 | 3,014 | 2,483 | 3 |
| 2012 | 18,054 | 11,890 | 3,193 | 2,943 | 28 |
| 2016 | 17,344 | 10,546 | 3,366 | 3,390 | 42 |
| 2020 | 16,520 | 8,941 | 3,522 | 4,003 | 54 |
| 2022 | 16,259 | 8,070 | 3,471 | 4,670 | 48 |
| 2024 | 16,761 | 7,499 | 3,637 | 5,526 | 99 |
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections
Martin County sits along the Roanoke River in eastern North Carolina, with a population that is roughly 40% Black — one of the higher shares in the state. That demographic mix has kept presidential margins closer here than in many surrounding rural counties.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 95.5 points in 1940 and a Republican high of 38.5 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 10.3 points.
A population of 21,644, a 51% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $48,578 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Robeson County and Granville County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Martin County, North Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Martin County, North Carolina voted Republican by 10.3 points (R+10.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 12,040 votes cast, 5,360 went Democratic and 6,601 went Republican.
When did Martin County, North Carolina last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Martin County, North Carolina voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Martin County, North Carolina?
Martin County, North Carolina has a population of 21,644 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Martin County, North Carolina?
Median household income in Martin County, North Carolina is $48,578 — below the national median of $80,734. The North Carolina state median is $72,388.
What is the political history of Martin County, North Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Martin County, North Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 27 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.