Quantico Base, Virginia
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −13.9% |
| 2008 | +7.6% |
| 2012 | −7.2% |
| 2016 | −2.2% |
| 2020 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | −9.4% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 43.7%Harris172 | 53.0%Trump209 | 3.3% | R+9.4 | R+10.1 | R+7.9 | 394 | |
| D | 49.8%Biden226 | 49.1%Trump223 | 1.1% | D+0.7 | D+2.8 | R+3.8 | 454 | |
| R | 46.0%Clinton213 | 48.2%Trump223 | 5.8% | R+2.2 | D+5.0 | R+4.2 | 463 | |
| R | 45.8%Obama197 | 53.0%Romney228 | 1.2% | R+7.2 | R+14.8 | R+11.1 | 430 | |
| D | 52.9%Obama378 | 45.4%McCain324 | 1.7% | D+7.6 | D+21.4 | D+0.3 | 714 | |
| R | 42.1%Kerry249 | 56.0%Bush331 | 1.9% | R+13.9 | — | R+11.4 | 591 |
Quantico Base CDP exists almost entirely within the footprint of Marine Corps Base Quantico, making its resident population overwhelmingly active-duty military and their families — a demographic profile that sets it apart from any surrounding civilian jurisdiction.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 7.6 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 13.9 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 10.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 9.4 points.
A population of 5,840, a 60% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $72,821 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Lackland AFB and Camp Pendleton Mainside.
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Quantico Base, Virginia. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5165128/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.