University of Virginia, Virginia
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +25.9% |
| 2008 | +40.1% |
| 2012 | +25.7% |
| 2016 | +59.3% |
| 2020 | +66.5% |
| 2024 | +63.6% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 81.0%Harris1,210 | 17.5%Trump261 | 1.5% | D+63.6 | R+2.9 | D+65.0 | 1,493 | |
| D | 82.1%Biden1,959 | 15.7%Trump374 | 2.2% | D+66.5 | D+7.1 | D+62.0 | 2,385 | |
| D | 75.0%Clinton2,159 | 15.7%Trump451 | 9.3% | D+59.3 | D+33.6 | D+57.2 | 2,879 | |
| D | 62.1%Obama1,937 | 36.3%Romney1,134 | 1.6% | D+25.7 | R+14.4 | D+21.9 | 3,120 | |
| D | 69.5%Obama1,743 | 29.4%McCain737 | 1.1% | D+40.1 | D+14.3 | D+32.8 | 2,508 | |
| D | 62.4%Kerry1,294 | 36.6%Bush758 | 1.0% | D+25.9 | — | D+28.3 | 2,073 |
The University of Virginia CDP is defined almost entirely by its university population, making voter registration fluctuations and off-year turnout dips more pronounced here than in virtually any surrounding precinct in Charlottesville's broader metro area.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 66.5 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 63.6 points.
A population of 9,065, a 58% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $52,546 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of California Polytechnic State University and Morgantown.
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University of Virginia, Virginia. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5180165/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.