Dickenson County, Virginia
AkashicDickenson County, VATrumpR+62.1
2024 precinct map of Dickenson CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Dickenson 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 | 80.8% | 5,701 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 18.6% | 1,316 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.2% | 14 |
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21 precincts · 7,060 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 | 18.6%Harris1,316 | 80.8%Trump5,701 | 0.2%Oliver14 | 7,060 | ||
| R | 20.6%Biden1,503 | 78.7%Trump5,748 | 0.6%Jorgensen44 | 7,303 | ||
| R | 20.7%Clinton1,335 | 76.6%Trump4,932 | 1.3%Johnson81 | 6,440 | ||
| R | 35.8%Obama2,473 | 61.9%Romney4,274 | 2.3%Johnson157 | 6,904 | ||
| R | 48.5%Obama3,278 | 49.2%McCain3,324 | 2.2%Nader151 | 6,753 | ||
| D | 50.8%Kerry3,761 | 48.5%Bush3,591 | 0.7%Badnarik54 | 7,406 | ||
| D | 54.7%Gore3,951 | 43.2%Bush3,122 | 1.2%Nader85 | 7,226 | ||
| D | 57.0%Clinton3,913 | 32.5%Dole2,229 | 9.6%Perot660 | 6,868 | ||
| D | 59.4%Clinton4,839 | 31.6%Bush2,574 | 8.1%Perot660 | 8,143 | ||
| D | 58.7%Dukakis4,461 | 40.6%Bush3,091 | 0.7%Fulani52 | 7,604 | ||
| D | 54.8%Mondale4,848 | 44.3%Reagan3,921 | 0.8%Larouche75 | 8,844 | ||
| D | 52.2%Carter4,177 | 46.1%Reagan3,687 | 1.6%Anderson131 | 7,995 | ||
| D | 55.8%Carter4,583 | 42.3%Ford3,471 | 1.9%Camejo155 | 8,209 | ||
| R | 42.0%McGovern2,711 | 56.2%Nixon3,633 | 1.8%Schmitz118 | 6,462 | ||
| R | 45.2%Humphrey3,355 | 46.0%Nixon3,412 | 8.7%Wallace648 | 7,415 | ||
| D | 61.8%Johnson3,485 | 38.0%Goldwater2,143 | 0.2%Hass11 | 5,639 | ||
| D | 55.6%Kennedy2,756 | 44.4%Nixon2,203 | 0.0%Byrd1 | 4,960 | ||
| D | 51.7%Stevenson3,695 | 48.1%Eisenhower3,444 | 0.2%Andrews14 | 7,153 | ||
| D | 52.2%Stevenson3,210 | 47.4%Eisenhower2,913 | 0.3%Hallinan21 | 6,144 | ||
| D | 56.9%Truman2,945 | 42.5%Dewey2,197 | 0.6%Thurmond30 | 5,172 | ||
| D | 61.2%Roosevelt2,786 | 38.7%Dewey1,762 | 0.1%Thomas6 | 4,554 | ||
| D | 58.7%Roosevelt2,551 | 41.1%Willkie1,785 | 0.2%Thomas7 | 4,343 | ||
| D | 70.1%Roosevelt2,683 | 29.9%Landon1,146 | 0.0%Lemke1 | 3,830 | ||
| D | 67.9%Roosevelt2,635 | 31.7%Hoover1,228 | 0.4%Thomas15 | 3,878 | ||
| D | 50.1%Smith1,879 | 49.9%Hoover1,868 | 0.0% | 3,747 | ||
| D | 53.1%Davis1,618 | 42.5%Coolidge1,294 | 4.4%La Follette135 | 3,047 | ||
| R | 45.4%Cox903 | 53.6%Harding1,067 | 1.0%Debs20 | 1,990 | ||
| R | 45.4%Wilson650 | 52.6%Hughes753 | 2.0%Benson28 | 1,431 | ||
| D | 48.6%Wilson529 | 36.5%Taft398 | 14.9%Roosevelt162 | 1,089 | ||
| R | 44.9%Bryan551 | 54.6%Taft671 | 0.5%Debs6 | 1,228 | ||
| R | 45.6%Parker577 | 54.1%Roosevelt684 | 0.3%Debs4 | 1,265 | ||
| D | 51.6%Bryan727 | 48.4%McKinley683 | 0.0% | 1,410 | ||
| D | 50.1%Bryan547 | 48.9%McKinley534 | 1.0%Palmer11 | 1,092 | ||
| D | 56.4%Cleveland439 | 37.9%Harrison295 | 5.8%Weaver45 | 779 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +18.5% |
| 1896 | +1.2% |
| 1900 | +3.1% |
| 1904 | −8.5% |
| 1908 | −9.8% |
| 1912 | +12.0% |
| 1916 | −7.2% |
| 1920 | −8.2% |
| 1924 | +10.6% |
| 1928 | +0.3% |
| 1932 | +36.3% |
| 1936 | +40.1% |
| 1940 | +17.6% |
| 1944 | +22.5% |
| 1948 | +14.5% |
| 1952 | +4.8% |
| 1956 | +3.5% |
| 1960 | +11.1% |
| 1964 | +23.8% |
| 1968 | −0.8% |
| 1972 | −14.3% |
| 1976 | +13.5% |
| 1980 | +6.1% |
| 1984 | +10.5% |
| 1988 | +18.0% |
| 1992 | +27.8% |
| 1996 | +24.5% |
| 2000 | +11.5% |
| 2004 | +2.3% |
| 2008 | −0.7% |
| 2012 | −26.1% |
| 2016 | −55.9% |
| 2020 | −58.1% |
| 2024 | −62.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 10,805 |
| 2018 | 10,138 |
| 2020 | 10,277 |
| 2022 | 10,133 |
| 2024 | 10,247 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Nestled in Virginia's southwestern coalfields, Dickenson County delivered a 62-point Republican margin in 2024, reflecting a dramatic shift from the Democratic-leaning mining communities it once was just two decades ago.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 40.1 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 62.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 62.1 points.
A population of 13,733, a 97% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $47,254 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Buchanan County and Muhlenberg County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Dickenson County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Dickenson County, Virginia voted Republican by 62.1 points (R+62.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 7,060 votes cast, 1,316 went Democratic and 5,701 went Republican.
When did Dickenson County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Dickenson County, Virginia voted Democratic was 2004.
How many people live in Dickenson County, Virginia?
Dickenson County, Virginia has a population of 13,733 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Dickenson County, Virginia?
Median household income in Dickenson County, Virginia is $47,254 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Dickenson County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Dickenson County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 23 went Democratic and 11 went Republican.