Goochland County, Virginia
AkashicGoochland County, VATrumpR+18.5
2024 precinct map of Goochland CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Goochland 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 | 58.4% | 11,521 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 39.9% | 7,875 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.6% | 118 |
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21 precincts · 19,742 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 | 39.9%Harris7,875 | 58.4%Trump11,521 | 0.6%Oliver118 | 19,742 | ||
| R | 39.4%Biden6,685 | 58.8%Trump9,966 | 1.4%Jorgensen242 | 16,950 | ||
| R | 34.8%Clinton4,889 | 59.7%Trump8,384 | 3.4%Johnson474 | 14,037 | ||
| R | 35.1%Obama4,676 | 63.4%Romney8,448 | 1.4%Johnson191 | 13,315 | ||
| R | 38.3%Obama4,813 | 60.8%McCain7,643 | 0.8%Nader106 | 12,562 | ||
| R | 34.7%Kerry3,583 | 64.5%Bush6,668 | 0.8%Badnarik87 | 10,338 | ||
| R | 36.4%Gore3,197 | 61.3%Bush5,378 | 1.6%Nader139 | 8,777 | ||
| R | 37.5%Clinton2,784 | 55.5%Dole4,119 | 5.7%Perot424 | 7,425 | ||
| R | 34.6%Clinton2,589 | 51.3%Bush3,834 | 13.3%Perot994 | 7,479 | ||
| R | 36.7%Dukakis2,209 | 62.6%Bush3,765 | 0.6%Fulani39 | 6,013 | ||
| R | 38.8%Mondale2,178 | 60.6%Reagan3,404 | 0.6%Larouche35 | 5,617 | ||
| R | 47.0%Carter2,290 | 49.7%Reagan2,423 | 3.4%Anderson164 | 4,877 | ||
| D | 50.7%Carter2,259 | 47.2%Ford2,104 | 2.1%Camejo92 | 4,455 | ||
| R | 36.0%McGovern1,254 | 61.0%Nixon2,127 | 3.1%Schmitz107 | 3,488 | ||
| D | 40.1%Humphrey1,389 | 35.1%Nixon1,216 | 24.7%Wallace856 | 3,461 | ||
| D | 53.8%Johnson1,452 | 46.0%Goldwater1,241 | 0.1%Hass4 | 2,697 | ||
| D | 49.3%Kennedy862 | 48.7%Nixon851 | 2.1%Byrd36 | 1,749 | ||
| R | 34.0%Stevenson508 | 50.1%Eisenhower748 | 15.9%Andrews237 | 1,493 | ||
| D | 53.0%Stevenson820 | 46.1%Eisenhower714 | 0.9%Hallinan14 | 1,548 | ||
| D | 59.9%Truman683 | 25.6%Dewey292 | 14.5%Thurmond165 | 1,140 | ||
| D | 74.7%Roosevelt691 | 24.9%Dewey230 | 0.4%Thomas4 | 925 | ||
| D | 81.7%Roosevelt820 | 17.9%Willkie180 | 0.4%Thomas4 | 1,004 | ||
| D | 73.3%Roosevelt638 | 26.2%Landon228 | 0.5%Lemke4 | 870 | ||
| D | 77.7%Roosevelt629 | 20.5%Hoover166 | 1.9%Thomas15 | 810 | ||
| D | 57.5%Smith431 | 42.5%Hoover318 | 0.0% | 749 | ||
| D | 65.9%Davis394 | 27.4%Coolidge164 | 6.7%La Follette40 | 598 | ||
| D | 63.8%Cox384 | 35.2%Harding212 | 1.0%Debs6 | 602 | ||
| D | 67.6%Wilson413 | 31.6%Hughes193 | 0.8%Benson5 | 611 | ||
| D | 61.5%Wilson322 | 21.8%Taft114 | 16.8%Roosevelt88 | 524 | ||
| D | 53.8%Bryan294 | 45.1%Taft246 | 1.1%Debs6 | 546 | ||
| D | 52.2%Parker298 | 47.8%Roosevelt273 | 0.0% | 571 | ||
| R | 40.7%Bryan602 | 59.3%McKinley876 | 0.0% | 1,478 | ||
| R | 42.6%Bryan676 | 56.6%McKinley897 | 0.8%Palmer13 | 1,586 | ||
| R | 42.1%Cleveland626 | 53.1%Harrison790 | 4.8%Weaver72 | 1,488 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −11.0% |
| 1896 | −13.9% |
| 1900 | −18.5% |
| 1904 | +4.4% |
| 1908 | +8.8% |
| 1912 | +39.7% |
| 1916 | +36.0% |
| 1920 | +28.6% |
| 1924 | +38.5% |
| 1928 | +15.1% |
| 1932 | +57.2% |
| 1936 | +47.1% |
| 1940 | +63.7% |
| 1944 | +49.8% |
| 1948 | +34.3% |
| 1952 | +6.8% |
| 1956 | −16.1% |
| 1960 | +0.6% |
| 1964 | +7.8% |
| 1968 | +5.0% |
| 1972 | −25.0% |
| 1976 | +3.5% |
| 1980 | −2.7% |
| 1984 | −21.8% |
| 1988 | −25.9% |
| 1992 | −16.6% |
| 1996 | −18.0% |
| 2000 | −24.8% |
| 2004 | −29.8% |
| 2008 | −22.5% |
| 2012 | −28.3% |
| 2016 | −24.9% |
| 2020 | −19.4% |
| 2024 | −18.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 17,263 |
| 2018 | 18,211 |
| 2020 | 19,960 |
| 2022 | 21,318 |
| 2024 | 23,816 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Goochland sits just west of Richmond's suburbs but remains sparsely settled, with a median household income well above the state average. Its 2024 presidential margin of R+18.6 reflects a pattern of exurban consolidation around a relatively affluent, predominantly white electorate.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 63.7 points in 1940 and a Republican high of 29.8 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 0.9 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 18.5 points.
A population of 26,410, a 78% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $118,931 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Cherokee County and Rockwall County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Goochland County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Goochland County, Virginia voted Republican by 18.5 points (R+18.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 19,742 votes cast, 7,875 went Democratic and 11,521 went Republican.
When did Goochland County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Goochland County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Goochland County, Virginia?
Goochland County, Virginia has a population of 26,410 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Goochland County, Virginia?
Median household income in Goochland County, Virginia is $118,931 — above the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Goochland County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Goochland County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 17 went Republican.