Goochland County, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Goochland County, VA (Virginia) voted R+18.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 11,521 votes (58.36%) to 7,875 (39.89%) for Harris.
This represents a D+0.9% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. Goochland County is classified as a solid Republican county. Goochland County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 26,410.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.9%(7,875) | 58.4%(11,521) | R+18.5 | D+0.9 |
| 2020 | 39.4%(6,685) | 58.8%(9,966) | R+19.4 | D+5.5 |
| 2016 | 34.8%(4,889) | 59.7%(8,384) | R+24.9 | D+3.4 |
| 2012 | 35.1%(4,676) | 63.5%(8,448) | R+28.3 | R+5.8 |
| 2008 | 38.3%(4,813) | 60.8%(7,643) | R+22.5 | D+7.3 |
| 2004 | 34.7%(3,583) | 64.5%(6,668) | R+29.8 | R+5.0 |
| 2000 | 36.4%(3,197) | 61.3%(5,378) | R+24.8 | R+6.9 |
| 1996 | 37.5%(2,784) | 55.5%(4,119) | R+18.0 | R+1.3 |
| 1992 | 34.6%(2,589) | 51.3%(3,834) | R+16.6 | D+9.2 |
| 1988 | 36.7%(2,209) | 62.6%(3,765) | R+25.9 | R+4.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Goochland County, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.5%(7,956) | 59.4%(11,655) | R+18.8 | D+0.5 |
| 2020 | 40.3%(6,730) | 59.7%(9,972) | R+19.4 | R+4.1 |
| 2018 | 41.2%(5,443) | 56.5%(7,472) | R+15.3 | D+9.8 |
| 2014 | 36.1%(3,381) | 61.3%(5,735) | R+25.2 | R+2.1 |
| 2012 | 38.4%(5,050) | 61.4%(8,082) | R+23.0 | R+33.6 |
| 2008 | 54.7%(6,777) | 44.1%(5,472) | D+10.5 | D+33.1 |
| 2006 | 38.1%(3,390) | 60.6%(5,393) | R+22.5 | D+65.5 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 88.1%(4,253) | R+88.1 | R+66.2 |
| 2000 | 39.1%(3,411) | 60.9%(5,321) | R+21.9 | R+14.0 |
| 1996 | 46.0%(3,311) | 53.9%(3,881) | R+7.9 | D+5.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42.9%(7,339) | 56.9%(9,726) | R+14.0 | D+10.8 |
| 2017 | 37.1%(3,911) | 61.9%(6,520) | R+24.8 | R+2.2 |
| 2013 | 33.5%(3,077) | 56.0%(5,155) | R+22.6 | D+19.1 |
| 2009 | 29.1%(2,401) | 70.8%(5,837) | R+41.7 | R+28.5 |
| 2005 | 42.4%(3,292) | 55.6%(4,313) | R+13.2 | R+8.5 |
| 2001 | 47.3%(3,091) | 51.9%(3,394) | R+4.6 | D+19.1 |
| 1997 | 37.1%(2,395) | 60.8%(3,929) | R+23.7 | D+8.2 |
| 1993 | 33.7%(2,088) | 65.7%(4,063) | R+31.9 | R+20.8 |
| 1989 | 44.4%(2,473) | 55.5%(3,092) | R+11.1 | R+14.7 |
| 1985 | 51.8%(2,224) | 48.2%(2,072) | D+3.5 | R+4.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab