Amherst County, Virginia
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2024 precinct map of Amherst CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Amherst 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
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 67.6% | 11,742 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 31.3% | 5,429 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 68 |
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22 precincts · 17,358 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 31.3%Harris5,429 | 67.6%Trump11,742 | 0.4%Oliver68 | 17,358 | ||
| R | 33.4%Biden5,672 | 64.9%Trump11,041 | 1.5%Jorgensen251 | 17,005 | ||
| R | 32.8%Clinton5,057 | 63.1%Trump9,719 | 2.1%Johnson317 | 15,396 | ||
| R | 39.4%Obama5,900 | 59.3%Romney8,876 | 1.3%Johnson194 | 14,970 | ||
| R | 41.5%Obama6,094 | 57.6%McCain8,470 | 0.9%Nader136 | 14,700 | ||
| R | 38.3%Kerry4,866 | 61.1%Bush7,758 | 0.6%Badnarik71 | 12,695 | ||
| R | 41.1%Gore4,812 | 56.9%Bush6,660 | 1.2%Nader135 | 11,712 | ||
| R | 44.5%Clinton4,864 | 46.6%Dole5,094 | 7.6%Perot835 | 10,924 | ||
| R | 37.6%Clinton4,101 | 50.3%Bush5,482 | 11.6%Perot1,268 | 10,908 | ||
| R | 35.1%Dukakis3,567 | 64.1%Bush6,507 | 0.8%Fulani77 | 10,151 | ||
| R | 32.4%Mondale3,409 | 66.5%Reagan7,004 | 1.1%Larouche117 | 10,530 | ||
| R | 39.3%Carter3,476 | 57.6%Reagan5,088 | 3.1%Anderson276 | 8,840 | ||
| R | 47.3%Carter3,675 | 50.9%Ford3,956 | 1.9%Camejo145 | 7,776 | ||
| R | 22.8%McGovern1,512 | 73.9%Nixon4,909 | 3.3%Schmitz218 | 6,639 | ||
| R | 23.1%Humphrey1,543 | 39.8%Nixon2,656 | 37.1%Wallace2,475 | 6,674 | ||
| D | 50.5%Johnson2,730 | 49.4%Goldwater2,675 | 0.1%Hass5 | 5,410 | ||
| D | 60.8%Kennedy2,280 | 38.8%Nixon1,455 | 0.3%Byrd12 | 3,747 | ||
| D | 53.8%Stevenson1,933 | 42.6%Eisenhower1,529 | 3.6%Andrews128 | 3,590 | ||
| D | 59.4%Stevenson2,078 | 40.2%Eisenhower1,407 | 0.4%Hallinan15 | 3,500 | ||
| D | 60.1%Truman1,481 | 18.7%Dewey460 | 21.3%Thurmond525 | 2,466 | ||
| D | 85.1%Roosevelt2,585 | 14.5%Dewey442 | 0.4%Thomas12 | 3,039 | ||
| D | 87.3%Roosevelt2,048 | 12.4%Willkie292 | 0.3%Thomas7 | 2,347 | ||
| D | 87.8%Roosevelt1,734 | 11.9%Landon236 | 0.3%Lemke6 | 1,976 | ||
| D | 89.1%Roosevelt1,764 | 9.8%Hoover195 | 1.1%Thomas21 | 1,980 | ||
| D | 76.3%Smith1,442 | 23.7%Hoover447 | 0.0% | 1,889 | ||
| D | 82.3%Davis1,092 | 9.7%Coolidge129 | 8.0%La Follette106 | 1,327 | ||
| D | 86.1%Cox1,094 | 13.2%Harding168 | 0.6%Debs8 | 1,270 | ||
| D | 91.6%Wilson1,142 | 7.5%Hughes93 | 1.0%Benson12 | 1,247 | ||
| D | 85.3%Wilson765 | 7.1%Taft64 | 7.6%Roosevelt68 | 897 | ||
| D | 83.6%Bryan849 | 16.2%Taft164 | 0.2%Debs2 | 1,015 | ||
| D | 82.9%Parker878 | 16.7%Roosevelt177 | 0.4%Debs4 | 1,059 | ||
| D | 60.0%Bryan1,516 | 39.2%McKinley990 | 0.9%Woolley22 | 2,528 | ||
| D | 59.3%Bryan1,751 | 40.3%McKinley1,190 | 0.5%Palmer14 | 2,955 | ||
| D | 56.0%Cleveland1,666 | 40.0%Harrison1,190 | 3.9%Weaver117 | 2,973 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +16.0% |
| 1896 | +19.0% |
| 1900 | +20.8% |
| 1904 | +66.2% |
| 1908 | +67.5% |
| 1912 | +78.1% |
| 1916 | +84.1% |
| 1920 | +72.9% |
| 1924 | +72.6% |
| 1928 | +52.7% |
| 1932 | +79.2% |
| 1936 | +75.8% |
| 1940 | +74.8% |
| 1944 | +70.5% |
| 1948 | +41.4% |
| 1952 | +19.2% |
| 1956 | +11.3% |
| 1960 | +22.0% |
| 1964 | +1.0% |
| 1968 | −16.7% |
| 1972 | −51.2% |
| 1976 | −3.6% |
| 1980 | −18.2% |
| 1984 | −34.1% |
| 1988 | −29.0% |
| 1992 | −12.7% |
| 1996 | −2.1% |
| 2000 | −15.8% |
| 2004 | −22.8% |
| 2008 | −16.2% |
| 2012 | −19.9% |
| 2016 | −30.3% |
| 2020 | −31.6% |
| 2024 | −36.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 21,109 |
| 2018 | 21,180 |
| 2020 | 22,243 |
| 2022 | 22,801 |
| 2024 | 23,621 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Amherst sits along Virginia's Blue Ridge foothills with a population under 32,000, and its presidential margins have grown increasingly lopsided — the 2024 gap of 36.5 points reflects a rural realignment pattern common across Southside and Piedmont Virginia.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 84.1 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 51.2 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 36.4 points.
A population of 31,485, a 74% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $68,724 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Highlands County and Logan County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Amherst County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Amherst County, Virginia voted Republican by 36.4 points (R+36.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 17,358 votes cast, 5,429 went Democratic and 11,742 went Republican.
When did Amherst County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Amherst County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Amherst County, Virginia?
Amherst County, Virginia has a population of 31,485 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Amherst County, Virginia?
Median household income in Amherst County, Virginia is $68,724 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Amherst County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Amherst County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 19 went Democratic and 15 went Republican.