Appomattox County, Virginia
AkashicAppomattox County, VATrumpR+50.8
2024 precinct map of Appomattox CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Appomattox 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 | 74.8% | 7,243 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 24.0% | 2,324 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 42 |
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18 precincts · 9,685 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 | 24.0%Harris2,324 | 74.8%Trump7,243 | 0.4%Oliver42 | 9,685 | ||
| R | 26.1%Biden2,418 | 72.3%Trump6,702 | 1.3%Jorgensen119 | 9,268 | ||
| R | 25.3%Clinton2,023 | 71.5%Trump5,715 | 1.7%Johnson136 | 7,997 | ||
| R | 30.9%Obama2,453 | 67.3%Romney5,340 | 1.8%Johnson142 | 7,935 | ||
| R | 34.6%Obama2,641 | 64.3%McCain4,903 | 1.1%Nader86 | 7,630 | ||
| R | 32.9%Kerry2,191 | 65.6%Bush4,366 | 1.5%Badnarik98 | 6,655 | ||
| R | 36.0%Gore2,132 | 61.7%Bush3,654 | 1.0%Nader62 | 5,927 | ||
| R | 40.9%Clinton2,239 | 47.9%Dole2,625 | 9.3%Perot510 | 5,477 | ||
| R | 34.1%Clinton1,919 | 50.4%Bush2,830 | 14.3%Perot801 | 5,620 | ||
| R | 34.5%Dukakis1,740 | 63.6%Bush3,205 | 1.9%Fulani95 | 5,040 | ||
| R | 30.4%Mondale1,498 | 68.7%Reagan3,386 | 1.0%Larouche48 | 4,932 | ||
| R | 35.4%Carter1,492 | 60.4%Reagan2,548 | 4.2%Anderson177 | 4,217 | ||
| R | 44.1%Carter1,702 | 50.8%Ford1,964 | 5.1%Camejo197 | 3,863 | ||
| R | 19.2%McGovern684 | 78.2%Nixon2,788 | 2.6%Schmitz93 | 3,565 | ||
| R | 18.7%Humphrey756 | 43.4%Nixon1,753 | 37.8%Wallace1,528 | 4,037 | ||
| R | 35.3%Johnson1,339 | 64.5%Goldwater2,444 | 0.2%Hass8 | 3,791 | ||
| D | 56.2%Kennedy1,240 | 43.1%Nixon951 | 0.8%Byrd17 | 2,208 | ||
| D | 51.7%Stevenson1,079 | 40.9%Eisenhower853 | 7.4%Andrews154 | 2,086 | ||
| D | 50.6%Stevenson957 | 49.1%Eisenhower929 | 0.3%Hallinan5 | 1,891 | ||
| D | 70.9%Truman1,182 | 14.3%Dewey238 | 14.8%Thurmond246 | 1,666 | ||
| D | 80.1%Roosevelt1,109 | 19.5%Dewey270 | 0.4%Thomas6 | 1,385 | ||
| D | 83.9%Roosevelt1,144 | 15.8%Willkie215 | 0.3%Thomas4 | 1,363 | ||
| D | 86.6%Roosevelt1,375 | 12.9%Landon204 | 0.5%Lemke8 | 1,587 | ||
| D | 84.0%Roosevelt1,123 | 15.3%Hoover204 | 0.7%Thomas10 | 1,337 | ||
| D | 66.5%Smith885 | 33.5%Hoover446 | 0.0% | 1,331 | ||
| D | 88.7%Davis952 | 9.4%Coolidge101 | 1.9%La Follette20 | 1,073 | ||
| D | 81.1%Cox837 | 18.4%Harding190 | 0.5%Debs5 | 1,032 | ||
| D | 83.7%Wilson700 | 15.9%Hughes133 | 0.4%Benson3 | 836 | ||
| D | 89.1%Wilson654 | 3.8%Taft28 | 7.1%Roosevelt52 | 734 | ||
| D | 84.2%Bryan633 | 15.6%Taft117 | 0.3%Debs2 | 752 | ||
| D | 87.8%Parker684 | 11.9%Roosevelt93 | 0.3%Debs2 | 779 | ||
| D | 69.9%Bryan1,082 | 29.5%McKinley457 | 0.5%Woolley8 | 1,547 | ||
| D | 60.8%Bryan946 | 38.4%McKinley598 | 0.8%Palmer13 | 1,557 | ||
| D | 45.3%Cleveland776 | 40.3%Harrison691 | 14.4%Weaver247 | 1,714 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +5.0% |
| 1896 | +22.4% |
| 1900 | +40.4% |
| 1904 | +75.9% |
| 1908 | +68.6% |
| 1912 | +85.3% |
| 1916 | +67.8% |
| 1920 | +62.7% |
| 1924 | +79.3% |
| 1928 | +33.0% |
| 1932 | +68.7% |
| 1936 | +73.8% |
| 1940 | +68.2% |
| 1944 | +60.6% |
| 1948 | +56.7% |
| 1952 | +1.5% |
| 1956 | +10.8% |
| 1960 | +13.1% |
| 1964 | −29.1% |
| 1968 | −24.7% |
| 1972 | −59.0% |
| 1976 | −6.8% |
| 1980 | −25.0% |
| 1984 | −38.3% |
| 1988 | −29.1% |
| 1992 | −16.2% |
| 1996 | −7.0% |
| 2000 | −25.7% |
| 2004 | −32.7% |
| 2008 | −29.6% |
| 2012 | −36.4% |
| 2016 | −46.2% |
| 2020 | −46.2% |
| 2024 | −50.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 10,688 |
| 2018 | 10,940 |
| 2020 | 11,704 |
| 2022 | 12,171 |
| 2024 | 12,754 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Appomattox County, anchored by its small county seat of the same name, delivers some of the widest Republican presidential margins in Virginia, with the 2024 result exceeding 51 points in a rural Southside region where agricultural and manufacturing employment dominate.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 85.3 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 59.0 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 50.8 points.
A population of 16,610, a 76% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,853 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Shelby County and Darke County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Appomattox County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Appomattox County, Virginia voted Republican by 50.8 points (R+50.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 9,685 votes cast, 2,324 went Democratic and 7,243 went Republican.
When did Appomattox County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Appomattox County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1960.
How many people live in Appomattox County, Virginia?
Appomattox County, Virginia has a population of 16,610 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Appomattox County, Virginia?
Median household income in Appomattox County, Virginia is $62,853 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Appomattox County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Appomattox County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 18 went Democratic and 16 went Republican.