Craig County, Virginia
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2024 precinct map of Craig CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Craig 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 | 81.7% | 2,562 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 17.3% | 542 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 8 |
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16 precincts · 3,135 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 | 17.3%Harris542 | 81.7%Trump2,562 | 0.3%Oliver8 | 3,135 | ||
| R | 18.5%Biden587 | 80.0%Trump2,536 | 1.3%Jorgensen40 | 3,169 | ||
| R | 19.4%Clinton541 | 76.7%Trump2,140 | 1.9%Johnson54 | 2,791 | ||
| R | 31.1%Obama830 | 65.9%Romney1,757 | 3.0%Johnson80 | 2,667 | ||
| R | 33.5%Obama877 | 64.7%McCain1,695 | 1.9%Nader49 | 2,621 | ||
| R | 34.4%Kerry901 | 65.1%Bush1,706 | 0.5%Badnarik14 | 2,621 | ||
| R | 34.1%Gore851 | 63.4%Bush1,580 | 1.6%Nader39 | 2,493 | ||
| R | 41.5%Clinton895 | 45.3%Dole979 | 12.1%Perot262 | 2,159 | ||
| R | 42.0%Clinton965 | 43.9%Bush1,008 | 13.2%Perot304 | 2,297 | ||
| R | 43.1%Dukakis864 | 55.5%Bush1,112 | 1.4%Fulani29 | 2,005 | ||
| R | 41.6%Mondale845 | 57.7%Reagan1,173 | 0.7%Larouche15 | 2,033 | ||
| D | 53.2%Carter946 | 43.2%Reagan768 | 3.7%Anderson65 | 1,779 | ||
| D | 66.2%Carter1,103 | 32.8%Ford546 | 1.1%Camejo18 | 1,667 | ||
| R | 34.8%McGovern425 | 63.4%Nixon774 | 1.7%Schmitz21 | 1,220 | ||
| R | 33.3%Humphrey419 | 46.2%Nixon581 | 20.5%Wallace258 | 1,258 | ||
| D | 61.7%Johnson767 | 38.3%Goldwater477 | 0.0% | 1,244 | ||
| D | 55.2%Kennedy534 | 44.8%Nixon433 | 0.0% | 967 | ||
| D | 50.5%Stevenson501 | 48.8%Eisenhower485 | 0.7%Andrews7 | 993 | ||
| D | 53.6%Stevenson490 | 46.4%Eisenhower425 | 0.0% | 915 | ||
| D | 57.3%Truman456 | 39.8%Dewey317 | 2.9%Thurmond23 | 796 | ||
| D | 63.2%Roosevelt564 | 36.7%Dewey327 | 0.1%Thomas1 | 892 | ||
| D | 68.5%Roosevelt656 | 31.2%Willkie299 | 0.2%Thomas2 | 957 | ||
| D | 62.2%Roosevelt653 | 37.7%Landon395 | 0.1%Lemke1 | 1,049 | ||
| D | 67.2%Roosevelt649 | 31.3%Hoover302 | 1.6%Thomas15 | 966 | ||
| D | 52.0%Smith489 | 48.0%Hoover451 | 0.0% | 940 | ||
| D | 61.5%Davis512 | 36.0%Coolidge300 | 2.5%La Follette21 | 833 | ||
| D | 54.5%Cox381 | 45.1%Harding315 | 0.4%Debs3 | 699 | ||
| D | 64.6%Wilson369 | 35.0%Hughes200 | 0.4%Benson2 | 571 | ||
| D | 60.8%Wilson337 | 11.2%Taft62 | 28.0%Roosevelt155 | 554 | ||
| D | 61.4%Bryan364 | 37.8%Taft224 | 0.8%Debs5 | 593 | ||
| D | 65.3%Parker335 | 31.4%Roosevelt161 | 3.3%Debs17 | 513 | ||
| D | 57.8%Bryan415 | 36.9%McKinley265 | 5.3%Woolley38 | 718 | ||
| D | 64.7%Bryan490 | 32.9%McKinley249 | 2.4%Palmer18 | 757 | ||
| D | 68.0%Cleveland535 | 20.8%Harrison164 | 11.2%Weaver88 | 787 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +47.1% |
| 1896 | +31.8% |
| 1900 | +20.9% |
| 1904 | +33.9% |
| 1908 | +23.6% |
| 1912 | +49.6% |
| 1916 | +29.6% |
| 1920 | +9.4% |
| 1924 | +25.5% |
| 1928 | +4.0% |
| 1932 | +35.9% |
| 1936 | +24.6% |
| 1940 | +37.3% |
| 1944 | +26.6% |
| 1948 | +17.5% |
| 1952 | +7.1% |
| 1956 | +1.6% |
| 1960 | +10.4% |
| 1964 | +23.3% |
| 1968 | −12.9% |
| 1972 | −28.6% |
| 1976 | +33.4% |
| 1980 | +10.0% |
| 1984 | −16.1% |
| 1988 | −12.4% |
| 1992 | −1.9% |
| 1996 | −3.9% |
| 2000 | −29.2% |
| 2004 | −30.7% |
| 2008 | −31.2% |
| 2012 | −34.8% |
| 2016 | −57.3% |
| 2020 | −61.5% |
| 2024 | −64.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3,911 |
| 2018 | 3,844 |
| 2020 | 3,971 |
| 2022 | 3,960 |
| 2024 | 4,006 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Tucked in the Allegheny Highlands with no incorporated towns, Craig County posts some of Virginia's widest presidential margins — its sparse, rural electorate has backed the Republican nominee by 60-plus points in recent cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 49.6 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 64.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 64.4 points.
A population of 4,856, a 96% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $69,057 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Harrison County and Metcalfe County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Craig County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Craig County, Virginia voted Republican by 64.4 points (R+64.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,135 votes cast, 542 went Democratic and 2,562 went Republican.
When did Craig County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Craig County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1980.
How many people live in Craig County, Virginia?
Craig County, Virginia has a population of 4,856 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Craig County, Virginia?
Median household income in Craig County, Virginia is $69,057 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Craig County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Craig County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 21 went Democratic and 13 went Republican.