Voter file loaded June 3, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Brunswick County, North Carolina has 130,905 active registered voters — 41.7% Republican, 18.5% Democratic, and 39.3% with no party affiliation, as of November 2026.
Party registration
Most reliable-voting precincts
| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SB08 | 2,032 | 1,205 | 59.3% |
| 2 | SB06 | 3,333 | 1,869 | 56.08% |
| 3 | SB07 | 3,143 | 1,756 | 55.87% |
| 4 | SB03 | 8,819 | 4,899 | 55.55% |
| 5 | NB04 | 6,518 | 3,526 | 54.1% |
| 6 | WB05 | 4,939 | 2,596 | 52.56% |
| 7 | SB05 | 3,280 | 1,679 | 51.19% |
| 8 | CB05 | 3,590 | 1,831 | 51.0% |
| 9 | WB06 | 7,454 | 3,796 | 50.93% |
| 10 | CB03 | 2,706 | 1,378 | 50.92% |
Supervoters are active registered voters who cast a ballot in at least 3 of the last 4 November general elections (2018–2024). Percentages are precinct totals from the official state voter file — no individual voter information is shown. Precincts with fewer than 400 active voters are excluded.
How Brunswick County voted for president
Election results are public records.
Brunswick County at a glance.
Brunswick County had an estimated 167,112 residents in July 2024, the 18th most populous of North Carolina's 100 counties, up 22.3% since the 2020 census. Of those, 144,625 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 35.0% are 65 or older. Its 130,905 active registered voters equal about 90.5% of that voting-age population.
It covers 850 square miles of land (197 people per square mile), and 46.2% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Leland (34,451), Oak Island (9,322), St. James (7,315), Boiling Spring Lakes (6,738) and Carolina Shores (5,463). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 56.4, a median household income of $77,024, 34.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 84.6% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 109,049 votes were cast for president, about 75.4% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 37.2% and the Republican ticket 62.0%. The two-party margin moved from R+18.0 in 2008 to R+24.8 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 167,112
- Population (2020 census base)
- 136,689
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 144,625
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 90.5
- Residents 65 and older
- 35.0%
- People per square mile
- 197
- Living outside incorporated places
- 46.2%
- Land area
- 850 sq mi
- Median age
- 56.4
- Median household income
- $77,024
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 34.7%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 84.6%
Largest cities and towns
- Leland 34,451
- Oak Island 9,322
- St. James 7,315
- Boiling Spring Lakes 6,738
- Carolina Shores 5,463
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.2% | 62.0% | R+24.8 | 109,049 |
| 2020 | 36.9% | 61.9% | R+25.0 | 90,175 |
| 2016 | 34.4% | 63.1% | R+28.7 | 67,255 |
| 2012 | 38.5% | 60.7% | R+22.2 | 56,985 |
| 2008 | 40.5% | 58.5% | R+18.0 | 52,608 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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