Pamlico, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Pamlico, North Carolina has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 29.0 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 | 2,999 | 57.2% | 15.5 pts (811 votes) | 5,242 | — | 2.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,679 | 60.9% | 22.3 pts (1,344 votes) | 6,038 | -6.7 pts | 9.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,823 | 57.0% | 14.7 pts (985 votes) | 6,712 | +7.6 pts | 15.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,051 | 59.9% | 20.8 pts (1,404 votes) | 6,762 | -6.2 pts | 18.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,258 | 62.0% | 26.3 pts (1,810 votes) | 6,870 | -6.0 pts | 23.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,849 | 63.5% | 28.0 pts (2,136 votes) | 7,631 | -1.3 pts | 26.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,229 | 65.6% | 32.0 pts (2,553 votes) | 7,976 | -4.0 pts | 29.0 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 | 12,913 | 40.6% of population |
| 2004 | 12,849 | 47.0% of population |
| 2008 | 13,094 | 51.3% of population |
| 2012 | 13,019 | 51.9% of population |
| 2016 | 12,765 | 53.8% of population |
| 2020 | 12,312 | 62.0% of population |
| 2024 | 12,550 | 63.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Pamlico shifted 16.7 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
Pamlico 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 Pamlico voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Pamlico 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 Pamlico?
Pamlico's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 14.8 points (985 votes) out of 6,712 total votes cast.
Has Pamlico ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Pamlico has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Pamlico?
The widest margin on record for Pamlico was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 32.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Pamlico relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,976 votes were recorded in Pamlico against a total population of 12,550 (63.6% 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 Pamlico a presidential bellwether county?
Pamlico 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%).