Botetourt County, Virginia
AkashicBotetourt County, VATrumpR+45.0
2024 precinct map of Botetourt CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Botetourt 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 | 71.9% | 15,796 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 26.9% | 5,915 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 95 |
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20 precincts · 21,978 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 | 26.9%Harris5,915 | 71.9%Trump15,796 | 0.4%Oliver95 | 21,978 | ||
| R | 27.0%Biden5,700 | 71.5%Trump15,099 | 1.3%Jorgensen264 | 21,120 | ||
| R | 24.0%Clinton4,494 | 71.4%Trump13,375 | 2.7%Johnson497 | 18,739 | ||
| R | 29.9%Obama5,452 | 68.4%Romney12,479 | 1.7%Johnson310 | 18,241 | ||
| R | 32.7%Obama5,693 | 65.9%McCain11,471 | 1.4%Nader242 | 17,406 | ||
| R | 30.4%Kerry4,801 | 68.8%Bush10,865 | 0.8%Badnarik131 | 15,797 | ||
| R | 33.4%Gore4,627 | 64.1%Bush8,867 | 1.5%Nader207 | 13,840 | ||
| R | 37.0%Clinton4,576 | 51.7%Dole6,404 | 9.2%Perot1,138 | 12,380 | ||
| R | 35.6%Clinton4,349 | 48.4%Bush5,904 | 14.9%Perot1,819 | 12,209 | ||
| R | 39.2%Dukakis3,763 | 59.3%Bush5,687 | 1.5%Fulani141 | 9,591 | ||
| R | 34.9%Mondale3,243 | 64.2%Reagan5,959 | 0.9%Larouche87 | 9,289 | ||
| R | 43.0%Carter3,698 | 51.2%Reagan4,408 | 5.8%Anderson496 | 8,602 | ||
| D | 53.1%Carter4,021 | 44.1%Ford3,343 | 2.8%Camejo209 | 7,573 | ||
| R | 27.7%McGovern1,519 | 69.4%Nixon3,806 | 2.8%Schmitz156 | 5,481 | ||
| R | 24.7%Humphrey1,272 | 50.5%Nixon2,598 | 24.7%Wallace1,270 | 5,140 | ||
| D | 53.1%Johnson2,377 | 46.9%Goldwater2,098 | 0.0%Hass1 | 4,476 | ||
| R | 42.6%Kennedy1,621 | 56.8%Nixon2,159 | 0.6%Byrd22 | 3,802 | ||
| R | 36.6%Stevenson1,377 | 60.7%Eisenhower2,280 | 2.7%Andrews101 | 3,758 | ||
| R | 38.5%Stevenson1,264 | 61.5%Eisenhower2,021 | 0.0%Hallinan1 | 3,286 | ||
| R | 39.0%Truman1,026 | 51.8%Dewey1,363 | 9.2%Thurmond242 | 2,631 | ||
| D | 49.8%Roosevelt1,275 | 49.6%Dewey1,272 | 0.6%Thomas15 | 2,562 | ||
| D | 54.9%Roosevelt1,329 | 44.8%Willkie1,085 | 0.3%Thomas8 | 2,422 | ||
| D | 53.2%Roosevelt1,544 | 46.3%Landon1,343 | 0.5%Lemke14 | 2,901 | ||
| D | 59.1%Roosevelt1,808 | 39.5%Hoover1,209 | 1.3%Thomas41 | 3,058 | ||
| R | 43.2%Smith1,200 | 56.8%Hoover1,575 | 0.0% | 2,775 | ||
| D | 51.8%Davis1,427 | 45.9%Coolidge1,264 | 2.3%La Follette63 | 2,754 | ||
| D | 51.7%Cox1,331 | 48.2%Harding1,240 | 0.1%Debs3 | 2,574 | ||
| D | 53.2%Wilson900 | 45.8%Hughes775 | 0.9%Benson16 | 1,691 | ||
| D | 55.3%Wilson889 | 32.2%Taft517 | 12.6%Roosevelt202 | 1,608 | ||
| D | 50.2%Bryan808 | 49.2%Taft792 | 0.7%Debs11 | 1,611 | ||
| D | 54.1%Parker818 | 43.9%Roosevelt664 | 1.9%Debs29 | 1,511 | ||
| D | 50.5%Bryan1,382 | 48.6%McKinley1,329 | 0.9%Woolley25 | 2,736 | ||
| R | 47.4%Bryan1,494 | 51.3%McKinley1,614 | 1.3%Palmer41 | 3,149 | ||
| D | 56.3%Cleveland1,681 | 40.1%Harrison1,196 | 3.6%Weaver107 | 2,984 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +16.3% |
| 1896 | −3.8% |
| 1900 | +1.9% |
| 1904 | +10.2% |
| 1908 | +1.0% |
| 1912 | +23.1% |
| 1916 | +7.4% |
| 1920 | +3.5% |
| 1924 | +5.9% |
| 1928 | −13.5% |
| 1932 | +19.6% |
| 1936 | +6.9% |
| 1940 | +10.1% |
| 1944 | +0.1% |
| 1948 | −12.8% |
| 1952 | −23.0% |
| 1956 | −24.0% |
| 1960 | −14.2% |
| 1964 | +6.2% |
| 1968 | −25.8% |
| 1972 | −41.7% |
| 1976 | +9.0% |
| 1980 | −8.3% |
| 1984 | −29.2% |
| 1988 | −20.1% |
| 1992 | −12.7% |
| 1996 | −14.8% |
| 2000 | −30.6% |
| 2004 | −38.4% |
| 2008 | −33.2% |
| 2012 | −38.5% |
| 2016 | −47.4% |
| 2020 | −44.5% |
| 2024 | −45.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 24,276 |
| 2018 | 24,251 |
| 2020 | 25,674 |
| 2022 | 26,242 |
| 2024 | 27,210 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Botetourt County, wedged between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains west of Roanoke, recorded an R+45.1 margin in 2024—among the largest in a state that has trended competitive statewide over the same period.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 23.1 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 47.4 points in 2016. The 2024 margin was 45.0 points.
A population of 34,004, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $81,213 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Boyd County and Converse County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Botetourt County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Botetourt County, Virginia voted Republican by 45.0 points (R+45.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 21,978 votes cast, 5,915 went Democratic and 15,796 went Republican.
When did Botetourt County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Botetourt County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Botetourt County, Virginia?
Botetourt County, Virginia has a population of 34,004 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Botetourt County, Virginia?
Median household income in Botetourt County, Virginia is $81,213 — above the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Botetourt County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Botetourt County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 14 went Democratic and 20 went Republican.