HarrisDemocratic59.9%1,021TrumpRepublican35.0%597OtherAll other candidates5.1%87
D+24.9- Lead
- 424
- Total
- 1,705
- vs nation
- D+26.3
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic68.2%1,168TrumpRepublican29.8%510OtherAll other candidates2.0%34
D+38.4- Lead
- 658
- Total
- 1,712
- vs nation
- D+34.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic63.6%908TrumpRepublican29.1%415OtherAll other candidates7.4%105
D+34.5- Lead
- 493
- Total
- 1,428
- vs nation
- D+32.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic59.5%961RomneyRepublican39.1%632OtherAll other candidates1.4%23
D+20.4- Lead
- 329
- Total
- 1,616
- vs nation
- D+16.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic62.3%798McCainRepublican37.2%476OtherAll other candidates0.5%6
D+25.2- Lead
- 322
- Total
- 1,280
- vs nation
- D+17.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic52.5%503BushRepublican47.0%451OtherAll other candidates0.5%5
D+5.4- Lead
- 52
- Total
- 959
- vs nation
- D+7.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+24.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,9232024 5-year
- Median household income
- $120,5332024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 46.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 6.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 23.7%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+38.4 in 2020MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | +25.2% |
| 2012 | +20.4% |
| 2016 | +34.5% |
| 2020 | +38.4% |
| 2024 | +24.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 59.9%Harris1,021 | 35.0%Trump597 | 5.1% | D+24.9 | — | D+26.3 | 1,705 | |
| D | 68.2%Biden1,168 | 29.8%Trump510 | 2.0% | D+38.4 | — | D+34.0 | 1,712 | |
| D | 63.6%Clinton908 | 29.1%Trump415 | 7.4% | D+34.5 | D+14.2 | D+32.4 | 1,428 | |
| D | 59.5%Obama961 | 39.1%Romney632 | 1.4% | D+20.4 | R+4.8 | D+16.5 | 1,616 | |
| D | 62.3%Obama798 | 37.2%McCain476 | 0.5% | D+25.2 | — | D+17.9 | 1,280 | |
| D | 52.5%Kerry503 | 47.0%Bush451 | 0.5% | D+5.4 | — | D+7.9 | 959 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 60.3%1,021 | 39.7%671 | 1,692 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 64.3%1,051 | 35.7%583 | 1,634 |
University Center sits in the Mid-Atlantic and Appalachia. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 38.4 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 13.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 24.9 points.
A population of 3,923, a 47% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $120,533 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did University Center, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, University Center, Virginia voted Democratic by 24.9 points (D+24.9), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,705 votes cast, 1,021 went Democratic and 597 went Republican.
How many people live in University Center, Virginia?
University Center, Virginia has a population of 3,923 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in University Center, Virginia?
Median household income in University Center, Virginia is $120,533 — above the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of University Center, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in University Center, Virginia from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.