Onslow, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Onslow, North Carolina has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 33.0 pts more Rep. than North Carolina overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 19,657 | 65.1% | 31.1 pts (9,388 votes) | 30,215 | — | 18.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 25,890 | 69.5% | 39.3 pts (14,640 votes) | 37,277 | -8.0 pts | 26.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 30,278 | 60.3% | 21.5 pts (10,779 votes) | 50,203 | +17.8 pts | 22.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 32,243 | 62.7% | 26.7 pts (13,753 votes) | 51,435 | -5.5 pts | 25.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 37,122 | 65.0% | 34.3 pts (19,608 votes) | 57,135 | -8.8 pts | 32.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 46,078 | 63.8% | 30.2 pts (21,812 votes) | 72,235 | +4.9 pts | 29.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 54,960 | 67.3% | 35.8 pts (29,276 votes) | 81,681 | -5.3 pts | 33.0 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 150,678 | 20.1% of population |
| 2004 | 158,837 | 23.5% of population |
| 2008 | 169,059 | 29.7% of population |
| 2012 | 190,678 | 27.0% of population |
| 2016 | 192,314 | 29.7% of population |
| 2020 | 205,111 | 35.2% of population |
| 2024 | 212,954 | 38.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Onslow shifted 4.9 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Onslow has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Onslow voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Onslow has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Onslow?
Onslow's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 21.7 points (10,779 votes) out of 50,203 total votes cast.
Has Onslow ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Onslow has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Onslow?
The widest margin on record for Onslow was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 39.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Onslow relative to its population?
In 2024, 81,681 votes were recorded in Onslow against a total population of 212,954 (38.4% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Onslow a presidential bellwether county?
Onslow has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).