Voter file loaded June 3, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Wilson County, North Carolina has 47,049 active registered voters — 27.1% Republican, 40.3% Democratic, and 32.2% with no party affiliation, as of July 2026.
Party registration
Most reliable-voting precincts
| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRWK | 1,348 | 919 | 68.18% |
| 2 | PRWD | 1,523 | 1,033 | 67.83% |
| 3 | PRWP | 1,420 | 952 | 67.04% |
| 4 | PRSA | 859 | 545 | 63.45% |
| 5 | PRWL | 2,067 | 1,268 | 61.34% |
| 6 | PRWM | 3,869 | 2,288 | 59.14% |
| 7 | PROL | 3,993 | 2,347 | 58.78% |
| 8 | PRTO | 3,280 | 1,916 | 58.41% |
| 9 | PRGA | 1,971 | 1,149 | 58.3% |
| 10 | PRBL | 2,393 | 1,386 | 57.92% |
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 Wilson County voted for president
Election results are public records.
Wilson County at a glance.
Wilson County had an estimated 79,958 residents in July 2024, the 36th most populous of North Carolina's 100 counties, up 0.9% since the 2020 census. Of those, 61,951 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 19.6% are 65 or older. Its 47,049 active registered voters equal about 75.9% of that voting-age population.
It covers 368 square miles of land (218 people per square mile), and 32.9% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Wilson (48,579), Elm City (part) (1,223), Lucama (1,060), Stantonsburg (765) and Black Creek (698). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 40.6, a median household income of $56,423, 21.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 60.0% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 39,978 votes were cast for president, about 64.5% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 49.8% and the Republican ticket 49.4%. The two-party margin moved from D+6.1 in 2008 to D+0.4 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 79,958
- Population (2020 census base)
- 79,269
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 61,951
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 75.9
- Residents 65 and older
- 19.6%
- People per square mile
- 218
- Living outside incorporated places
- 32.9%
- Land area
- 368 sq mi
- Median age
- 40.6
- Median household income
- $56,423
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 21.7%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 60.0%
Largest cities and towns
- Wilson 48,579
- Elm City (part) 1,223
- Lucama 1,060
- Stantonsburg 765
- Black Creek 698
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.8% | 49.4% | D+0.4 | 39,978 |
| 2020 | 50.9% | 48.1% | D+2.8 | 40,735 |
| 2016 | 51.9% | 46.3% | D+5.6 | 37,593 |
| 2012 | 53.3% | 46.0% | D+7.3 | 38,890 |
| 2008 | 52.8% | 46.7% | D+6.1 | 37,191 |
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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