Buchanan County, Virginia
AkashicBuchanan County, VATrumpR+70.5
2024 precinct map of Buchanan CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Buchanan 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 | 85.0% | 7,939 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 14.5% | 1,355 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.1% | 13 |
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35 precincts · 9,337 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 | 14.5%Harris1,355 | 85.0%Trump7,939 | 0.1%Oliver13 | 9,337 | ||
| R | 15.9%Biden1,587 | 83.5%Trump8,311 | 0.4%Jorgensen44 | 9,953 | ||
| R | 18.6%Clinton1,721 | 78.9%Trump7,296 | 1.3%Johnson122 | 9,247 | ||
| R | 32.1%Obama3,094 | 66.7%Romney6,436 | 1.2%Johnson116 | 9,646 | ||
| R | 46.5%Obama4,063 | 52.0%McCain4,541 | 1.5%Nader130 | 8,734 | ||
| D | 53.7%Kerry5,275 | 45.9%Bush4,507 | 0.5%Badnarik47 | 9,829 | ||
| D | 58.3%Gore5,745 | 39.2%Bush3,867 | 0.7%Nader65 | 9,856 | ||
| D | 63.4%Clinton6,551 | 27.0%Dole2,785 | 8.3%Perot858 | 10,332 | ||
| D | 63.3%Clinton7,405 | 28.2%Bush3,297 | 7.0%Perot815 | 11,704 | ||
| D | 63.2%Dukakis6,935 | 35.7%Bush3,912 | 1.1%Fulani118 | 10,965 | ||
| D | 60.0%Mondale7,828 | 38.7%Reagan5,053 | 1.3%Larouche172 | 13,053 | ||
| D | 54.3%Carter5,768 | 42.8%Reagan4,554 | 2.9%Anderson307 | 10,629 | ||
| D | 54.0%Carter5,791 | 35.9%Ford3,850 | 10.1%Camejo1,087 | 10,728 | ||
| R | 41.7%McGovern3,566 | 56.1%Nixon4,801 | 2.2%Schmitz187 | 8,554 | ||
| D | 51.0%Humphrey5,003 | 37.7%Nixon3,699 | 11.3%Wallace1,114 | 9,816 | ||
| D | 66.8%Johnson4,756 | 33.0%Goldwater2,349 | 0.3%Hass19 | 7,124 | ||
| D | 60.8%Kennedy3,706 | 38.9%Nixon2,370 | 0.4%Byrd23 | 6,099 | ||
| D | 52.9%Stevenson3,616 | 46.7%Eisenhower3,191 | 0.4%Andrews24 | 6,831 | ||
| D | 59.9%Stevenson3,613 | 38.6%Eisenhower2,330 | 1.4%Hallinan86 | 6,029 | ||
| D | 59.6%Truman3,174 | 39.2%Dewey2,085 | 1.2%Thurmond66 | 5,325 | ||
| D | 58.8%Roosevelt2,826 | 41.0%Dewey1,971 | 0.2%Thomas8 | 4,805 | ||
| D | 66.4%Roosevelt2,554 | 33.5%Willkie1,291 | 0.1%Thomas3 | 3,848 | ||
| D | 69.9%Roosevelt1,886 | 29.9%Landon808 | 0.2%Lemke5 | 2,699 | ||
| D | 65.2%Roosevelt1,372 | 34.6%Hoover727 | 0.2%Thomas4 | 2,103 | ||
| D | 50.6%Smith1,365 | 49.4%Hoover1,333 | 0.0% | 2,698 | ||
| R | 44.3%Davis870 | 54.9%Coolidge1,080 | 0.8%La Follette16 | 1,966 | ||
| R | 38.5%Cox675 | 61.4%Harding1,078 | 0.1%Debs2 | 1,755 | ||
| R | 46.3%Wilson720 | 53.2%Hughes827 | 0.5%Benson7 | 1,554 | ||
| D | 46.0%Wilson524 | 19.6%Taft223 | 34.4%Roosevelt391 | 1,138 | ||
| R | 38.3%Bryan395 | 61.7%Taft635 | 0.0% | 1,030 | ||
| R | 35.4%Parker307 | 64.6%Roosevelt561 | 0.0% | 868 | ||
| R | 45.8%Bryan587 | 54.2%McKinley694 | 0.0% | 1,281 | ||
| R | 42.3%Bryan509 | 57.7%McKinley695 | 0.0% | 1,204 | ||
| D | 51.9%Cleveland472 | 40.3%Harrison367 | 7.8%Weaver71 | 910 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +11.5% |
| 1896 | −15.4% |
| 1900 | −8.4% |
| 1904 | −29.3% |
| 1908 | −23.3% |
| 1912 | +26.4% |
| 1916 | −6.9% |
| 1920 | −23.0% |
| 1924 | −10.7% |
| 1928 | +1.2% |
| 1932 | +30.7% |
| 1936 | +39.9% |
| 1940 | +32.8% |
| 1944 | +17.8% |
| 1948 | +20.5% |
| 1952 | +21.3% |
| 1956 | +6.2% |
| 1960 | +21.9% |
| 1964 | +33.8% |
| 1968 | +13.3% |
| 1972 | −14.4% |
| 1976 | +18.1% |
| 1980 | +11.4% |
| 1984 | +21.3% |
| 1988 | +27.6% |
| 1992 | +35.1% |
| 1996 | +36.4% |
| 2000 | +19.1% |
| 2004 | +7.8% |
| 2008 | −5.5% |
| 2012 | −34.6% |
| 2016 | −60.3% |
| 2020 | −67.6% |
| 2024 | −70.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 15,986 |
| 2018 | 15,056 |
| 2020 | 15,268 |
| 2022 | 14,837 |
| 2024 | 14,709 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
A former coal-mining stronghold in Virginia's southwestern coalfields, Buchanan County delivered a 70-point Republican presidential margin in 2024, making it among the most one-sided counties in the state.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 39.9 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 70.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 70.5 points.
A population of 19,415, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $42,886 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Dickenson County and Mingo County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Buchanan County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Buchanan County, Virginia voted Republican by 70.5 points (R+70.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 9,337 votes cast, 1,355 went Democratic and 7,939 went Republican.
When did Buchanan County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Buchanan County, Virginia voted Democratic was 2004.
How many people live in Buchanan County, Virginia?
Buchanan County, Virginia has a population of 19,415 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Buchanan County, Virginia?
Median household income in Buchanan County, Virginia is $42,886 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Buchanan County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Buchanan County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 21 went Democratic and 13 went Republican.