Albemarle County, Virginia
AkashicAlbemarle County, VAHarrisD+33.9
2024 precinct map of Albemarle CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Albemarle County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Kamala Harris ✓Democratic | 65.9% | 44,279 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 32.0% | 21,513 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.6% | 378 |
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60 precincts · 67,224 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 65.9%Harris44,279 | 32.0%Trump21,513 | 0.6%Oliver378 | 67,224 | ||
| D | 65.7%Biden42,466 | 32.2%Trump20,804 | 1.6%Jorgensen1,014 | 64,657 | ||
| D | 58.8%Clinton33,345 | 34.0%Trump19,259 | 3.7%Johnson2,105 | 56,726 | ||
| D | 55.2%Obama29,757 | 43.2%Romney23,297 | 1.6%Johnson853 | 53,907 | ||
| D | 58.4%Obama29,729 | 40.4%McCain20,576 | 1.2%Nader616 | 50,921 | ||
| D | 50.5%Kerry22,088 | 48.5%Bush21,189 | 1.0%Badnarik449 | 43,726 | ||
| R | 44.1%Gore16,255 | 49.6%Bush18,291 | 5.5%Nader2,043 | 36,846 | ||
| R | 45.1%Clinton14,089 | 48.8%Dole15,243 | 4.9%Perot1,533 | 31,228 | ||
| R | 43.7%Clinton13,886 | 43.7%Bush13,894 | 12.1%Perot3,855 | 31,804 | ||
| R | 40.2%Dukakis10,363 | 58.7%Bush15,117 | 1.1%Fulani273 | 25,753 | ||
| R | 35.4%Mondale7,982 | 64.2%Reagan14,455 | 0.4%Larouche93 | 22,530 | ||
| R | 37.2%Carter7,293 | 53.2%Reagan10,424 | 9.5%Anderson1,865 | 19,582 | ||
| R | 44.0%Carter7,310 | 54.6%Ford9,084 | 1.4%Camejo238 | 16,632 | ||
| R | 33.2%McGovern4,303 | 65.2%Nixon8,447 | 1.6%Schmitz201 | 12,951 | ||
| R | 26.7%Humphrey2,255 | 53.5%Nixon4,512 | 19.8%Wallace1,674 | 8,441 | ||
| R | 48.5%Johnson3,062 | 51.5%Goldwater3,251 | 0.0%Hass2 | 6,315 | ||
| R | 39.9%Kennedy2,102 | 59.5%Nixon3,135 | 0.7%Byrd35 | 5,272 | ||
| R | 32.2%Stevenson1,412 | 57.2%Eisenhower2,508 | 10.6%Andrews466 | 4,386 | ||
| R | 39.3%Stevenson1,642 | 60.3%Eisenhower2,523 | 0.4%Hallinan18 | 4,183 | ||
| D | 48.2%Truman1,178 | 40.3%Dewey984 | 11.5%Thurmond281 | 2,443 | ||
| D | 63.9%Roosevelt1,725 | 35.7%Dewey964 | 0.4%Thomas12 | 2,701 | ||
| D | 67.0%Roosevelt1,648 | 32.7%Willkie804 | 0.2%Thomas6 | 2,458 | ||
| D | 74.0%Roosevelt1,825 | 25.7%Landon635 | 0.3%Lemke7 | 2,467 | ||
| D | 78.2%Roosevelt1,949 | 20.4%Hoover508 | 1.4%Thomas34 | 2,491 | ||
| D | 65.0%Smith1,571 | 35.0%Hoover846 | 0.0% | 2,417 | ||
| D | 76.7%Davis1,383 | 20.3%Coolidge366 | 2.9%La Follette53 | 1,802 | ||
| D | 74.6%Cox1,587 | 25.4%Harding541 | 0.0% | 2,128 | ||
| D | 86.1%Wilson1,376 | 13.9%Hughes223 | 0.0% | 1,599 | ||
| D | 80.8%Wilson1,215 | 9.6%Taft144 | 9.6%Roosevelt144 | 1,503 | ||
| D | 71.1%Bryan999 | 27.0%Taft380 | 1.9%Debs27 | 1,406 | ||
| D | 76.7%Parker1,069 | 22.2%Roosevelt309 | 1.1%Debs15 | 1,393 | ||
| D | 58.7%Bryan2,411 | 40.8%McKinley1,674 | 0.5%Woolley20 | 4,105 | ||
| D | 56.9%Bryan2,628 | 41.5%McKinley1,918 | 1.6%Palmer76 | 4,622 | ||
| D | 60.2%Cleveland2,757 | 39.2%Harrison1,795 | 0.6%Weaver29 | 4,581 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +21.0% |
| 1896 | +15.4% |
| 1900 | +18.0% |
| 1904 | +54.6% |
| 1908 | +44.0% |
| 1912 | +71.3% |
| 1916 | +72.1% |
| 1920 | +49.2% |
| 1924 | +56.4% |
| 1928 | +30.0% |
| 1932 | +57.8% |
| 1936 | +48.2% |
| 1940 | +34.3% |
| 1944 | +28.2% |
| 1948 | +7.9% |
| 1952 | −21.1% |
| 1956 | −25.0% |
| 1960 | −19.6% |
| 1964 | −3.0% |
| 1968 | −26.7% |
| 1972 | −32.0% |
| 1976 | −10.7% |
| 1980 | −16.0% |
| 1984 | −28.7% |
| 1988 | −18.5% |
| 1992 | −0.0% |
| 1996 | −3.7% |
| 2000 | −5.5% |
| 2004 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | +18.0% |
| 2012 | +12.0% |
| 2016 | +24.8% |
| 2020 | +33.5% |
| 2024 | +33.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 77,191 |
| 2018 | 78,223 |
| 2020 | 81,669 |
| 2022 | 84,366 |
| 2024 | 88,740 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Albemarle wraps around Charlottesville and anchors its politics to the University of Virginia's academic workforce and student population, producing presidential margins that routinely exceed 30 points Democratic in a state that trends competitive statewide.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 72.1 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 32.0 points in 1972. The 2024 margin was 33.9 points.
A population of 114,919, a 73% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $104,392 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Wake County and Fairfax city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Albemarle County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Albemarle County, Virginia voted Democratic by 33.9 points (D+33.9), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 67,224 votes cast, 44,279 went Democratic and 21,513 went Republican.
When did Albemarle County, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Albemarle County, Virginia voted Republican was 2000.
How many people live in Albemarle County, Virginia?
Albemarle County, Virginia has a population of 114,919 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Albemarle County, Virginia?
Median household income in Albemarle County, Virginia is $104,392 — above the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Albemarle County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Albemarle County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 21 went Democratic and 13 went Republican.