Voter file loaded June 3, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Nash County, North Carolina has 61,941 active registered voters — 29.5% Republican, 34.7% Democratic, and 35.4% with no party affiliation, as of July 2026.
Party registration
Most reliable-voting precincts
| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P11A | 3,016 | 2,055 | 68.14% |
| 2 | P07A | 794 | 537 | 67.63% |
| 3 | P05A | 2,877 | 1,868 | 64.93% |
| 4 | P12A | 949 | 609 | 64.17% |
| 5 | P08A | 6,398 | 4,105 | 64.16% |
| 6 | P06A | 2,816 | 1,764 | 62.64% |
| 7 | P09A | 1,280 | 800 | 62.5% |
| 8 | P14A | 1,602 | 998 | 62.3% |
| 9 | P19A | 5,071 | 3,136 | 61.84% |
| 10 | P15A | 4,044 | 2,482 | 61.37% |
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 Nash County voted for president
Election results are public records.
Nash County at a glance.
Nash County had an estimated 97,990 residents in July 2024, the 30th most populous of North Carolina's 100 counties, up 3.2% since the 2020 census. Of those, 76,486 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 20.1% are 65 or older. Its 61,941 active registered voters equal about 81.0% of that voting-age population.
It covers 540 square miles of land (181 people per square mile), and 44.3% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Rocky Mount (part) (39,231), Nashville (5,850), Red Oak (3,480), Spring Hope (1,358) and Sharpsburg (part) (1,114). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 41.5, a median household income of $62,426, 22.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 63.6% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 52,364 votes were cast for president, about 68.5% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 48.7% and the Republican ticket 50.5%. The two-party margin moved from R+1.4 in 2008 to R+1.8 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 97,990
- Population (2020 census base)
- 94,964
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 76,486
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 81.0
- Residents 65 and older
- 20.1%
- People per square mile
- 181
- Living outside incorporated places
- 44.3%
- Land area
- 540 sq mi
- Median age
- 41.5
- Median household income
- $62,426
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 22.1%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 63.6%
Largest cities and towns
- Rocky Mount (part) 39,231
- Nashville 5,850
- Red Oak 3,480
- Spring Hope 1,358
- Sharpsburg (part) 1,114
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.7% | 50.5% | R+1.8 | 52,364 |
| 2020 | 49.6% | 49.4% | D+0.2 | 52,271 |
| 2016 | 49.1% | 49.3% | R+0.2 | 46,903 |
| 2012 | 50.2% | 49.3% | D+0.9 | 48,235 |
| 2008 | 49.0% | 50.4% | R+1.4 | 47,118 |
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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