Washington County, North Carolina
AkashicWashington County, NCHarrisD+6.2
2024 precinct map of Washington CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Washington 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
| Kamala Harris ✓Democratic | 52.8% | 3,138 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 46.6% | 2,768 |
| Cornel WestJustice For All | 0.2% | 11 |
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6 precincts · 5,944 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 52.8%Harris3,138 | 46.6%Trump2,768 | 0.2%West11 | 5,944 | ||
| D | 54.7%Biden3,396 | 44.8%Trump2,781 | 0.3%Jorgensen17 | 6,205 | ||
| D | 56.9%Clinton3,510 | 41.6%Trump2,564 | 1.1%Johnson65 | 6,165 | ||
| D | 59.0%Obama3,833 | 40.3%Romney2,622 | 0.7%Johnson44 | 6,499 | ||
| D | 58.1%Obama3,748 | 41.4%McCain2,670 | 0.6%Barr36 | 6,454 | ||
| D | 54.3%Kerry2,969 | 45.4%Bush2,484 | 0.3%Badnarik18 | 5,471 | ||
| D | 55.3%Gore2,704 | 44.4%Bush2,169 | 0.3% | 4,890 | ||
| D | 61.6%Clinton2,790 | 34.5%Dole1,562 | 3.8%Perot171 | 4,532 | ||
| D | 55.2%Clinton2,902 | 33.9%Bush1,780 | 10.7%Perot563 | 5,253 | ||
| D | 56.1%Dukakis2,806 | 43.7%Bush2,186 | 0.2%Fulani12 | 5,004 | ||
| D | 53.2%Mondale3,114 | 46.7%Reagan2,731 | 0.1%Bergland7 | 5,852 | ||
| D | 59.7%Carter3,008 | 38.6%Reagan1,943 | 1.7%Anderson86 | 5,037 | ||
| D | 65.1%Carter2,840 | 34.1%Ford1,486 | 0.8%Anderson35 | 4,361 | ||
| R | 37.2%McGovern1,546 | 61.6%Nixon2,559 | 1.1%Schmitz46 | 4,151 | ||
| D | 39.7%Humphrey1,898 | 21.3%Nixon1,016 | 39.0%Wallace1,866 | 4,780 | ||
| D | 68.6%Johnson2,505 | 31.4%Goldwater1,144 | 0.0% | 3,649 | ||
| D | 70.2%Kennedy2,415 | 29.8%Nixon1,027 | 0.0% | 3,442 | ||
| D | 65.3%Stevenson1,947 | 34.7%Eisenhower1,033 | 0.0% | 2,980 | ||
| D | 71.8%Stevenson1,974 | 28.2%Eisenhower774 | 0.0% | 2,748 | ||
| D | 81.4%Truman1,675 | 16.2%Dewey333 | 2.4%Thurmond49 | 2,057 | ||
| D | 78.2%Roosevelt1,782 | 21.8%Dewey497 | 0.0% | 2,279 | ||
| D | 82.6%Roosevelt1,724 | 17.4%Willkie362 | 0.0% | 2,086 | ||
| D | 77.8%Roosevelt1,875 | 22.2%Landon535 | 0.0% | 2,410 | ||
| D | 72.7%Roosevelt1,681 | 26.8%Hoover619 | 0.5%Thomas12 | 2,312 | ||
| R | 43.2%Smith898 | 56.8%Hoover1,183 | 0.0% | 2,081 | ||
| D | 51.2%Davis883 | 48.4%Coolidge834 | 0.3%La Follette6 | 1,723 | ||
| D | 53.5%Cox1,116 | 46.5%Harding971 | 0.0% | 2,087 | ||
| D | 57.3%Wilson651 | 42.7%Hughes486 | 0.0% | 1,137 | ||
| D | 48.6%Wilson503 | 37.1%Taft384 | 14.4%Roosevelt149 | 1,036 | ||
| R | 47.1%Bryan495 | 52.9%Taft556 | 0.0% | 1,051 | ||
| D | 51.3%Parker450 | 48.7%Roosevelt428 | 0.0% | 878 | ||
| D | 51.5%Bryan834 | 48.5%McKinley784 | 0.0% | 1,618 | ||
| R | 36.4%Bryan739 | 63.6%McKinley1,289 | 0.0% | 2,028 | ||
| R | 35.3%Cleveland533 | 45.8%Harrison692 | 19.0%Weaver287 | 1,512 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −10.5% |
| 1896 | −27.1% |
| 1900 | +3.1% |
| 1904 | +2.5% |
| 1908 | −5.8% |
| 1912 | +11.5% |
| 1916 | +14.5% |
| 1920 | +6.9% |
| 1924 | +2.8% |
| 1928 | −13.7% |
| 1932 | +45.9% |
| 1936 | +55.6% |
| 1940 | +65.3% |
| 1944 | +56.4% |
| 1948 | +65.2% |
| 1952 | +43.7% |
| 1956 | +30.7% |
| 1960 | +40.3% |
| 1964 | +37.3% |
| 1968 | +18.5% |
| 1972 | −24.4% |
| 1976 | +31.0% |
| 1980 | +21.1% |
| 1984 | +6.5% |
| 1988 | +12.4% |
| 1992 | +21.4% |
| 1996 | +27.1% |
| 2000 | +10.9% |
| 2004 | +8.9% |
| 2008 | +16.7% |
| 2012 | +18.6% |
| 2016 | +15.3% |
| 2020 | +9.9% |
| 2024 | +6.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
DemocraticRepublicanUnaffiliatedOther parties
| Year | Total registered | Democratic | Republican | Unaffiliated | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8,917 | 6,787 | 1,072 | 1,057 | 1 |
| 2012 | 9,194 | 6,656 | 1,171 | 1,350 | 17 |
| 2016 | 8,784 | 5,980 | 1,121 | 1,659 | 24 |
| 2020 | 8,334 | 5,209 | 1,297 | 1,808 | 20 |
| 2022 | 8,185 | 4,855 | 1,357 | 1,953 | 20 |
| 2024 | 8,218 | 4,508 | 1,501 | 2,179 | 30 |
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections
Washington County sits along the Roanoke River in North Carolina's coastal plain and is one of the state's smallest counties by population. Its 2024 presidential margin of D+6.2 reflects a majority-Black electorate that has kept the county in the Democratic column.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 65.3 points in 1940 and a Republican high of 27.1 points in 1896. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 6.2 points.
A population of 10,812, a 45% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $41,813 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Warren County and Macon County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Washington County, North Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Washington County, North Carolina voted Democratic by 6.2 points (D+6.2), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 5,944 votes cast, 3,138 went Democratic and 2,768 went Republican.
When did Washington County, North Carolina last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Washington County, North Carolina voted Republican was 1972.
How many people live in Washington County, North Carolina?
Washington County, North Carolina has a population of 10,812 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Washington County, North Carolina?
Median household income in Washington County, North Carolina is $41,813 — below the national median of $80,734. The North Carolina state median is $72,388.
What is the political history of Washington County, North Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Washington County, North Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 29 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.