Highland County, Virginia
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2024 precinct map of Highland CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Highland 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 | 71.3% | 1,095 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 27.1% | 416 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 7 |
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11 precincts · 1,535 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 | 27.1%Harris416 | 71.3%Trump1,095 | 0.5%Oliver7 | 1,535 | ||
| R | 27.2%Biden417 | 71.2%Trump1,092 | 1.4%Jorgensen22 | 1,533 | ||
| R | 26.7%Clinton371 | 68.9%Trump958 | 2.4%Johnson33 | 1,391 | ||
| R | 32.5%Obama459 | 65.4%Romney924 | 2.1%Johnson30 | 1,413 | ||
| R | 38.0%Obama590 | 59.8%McCain930 | 2.2%Nader34 | 1,554 | ||
| R | 34.3%Kerry522 | 64.6%Bush982 | 1.1%Badnarik16 | 1,520 | ||
| R | 31.5%Gore453 | 65.6%Bush942 | 2.2%Nader32 | 1,437 | ||
| R | 36.5%Clinton446 | 51.7%Dole631 | 11.0%Perot134 | 1,221 | ||
| R | 35.3%Clinton494 | 49.0%Bush686 | 15.1%Perot212 | 1,400 | ||
| R | 35.5%Dukakis456 | 62.8%Bush807 | 1.8%Fulani23 | 1,286 | ||
| R | 28.3%Mondale398 | 70.9%Reagan997 | 0.8%Larouche11 | 1,406 | ||
| R | 38.1%Carter487 | 58.8%Reagan751 | 3.1%Anderson40 | 1,278 | ||
| R | 43.6%Carter493 | 55.6%Ford629 | 0.9%Camejo10 | 1,132 | ||
| R | 13.6%McGovern8,420 | 84.9%Nixon52,536 | 1.5%Schmitz948 | 61,904 | ||
| R | 26.6%Humphrey284 | 57.9%Nixon619 | 15.5%Wallace166 | 1,069 | ||
| D | 64.7%Johnson5,295 | 34.8%Goldwater2,844 | 0.5%Hass45 | 8,184 | ||
| R | 43.0%Kennedy401 | 56.5%Nixon527 | 0.4%Byrd4 | 932 | ||
| R | 39.6%Stevenson432 | 58.0%Eisenhower633 | 2.4%Andrews26 | 1,091 | ||
| R | 37.5%Stevenson419 | 62.3%Eisenhower696 | 0.3%Hallinan3 | 1,118 | ||
| R | 38.8%Truman423 | 53.1%Dewey579 | 8.1%Thurmond88 | 1,090 | ||
| R | 45.5%Roosevelt535 | 54.5%Dewey641 | 0.0% | 1,176 | ||
| R | 46.4%Roosevelt549 | 53.1%Willkie628 | 0.4%Thomas5 | 1,182 | ||
| R | 49.5%Roosevelt515 | 50.2%Landon522 | 0.3%Lemke3 | 1,040 | ||
| D | 55.4%Roosevelt464 | 42.4%Hoover355 | 2.3%Thomas19 | 838 | ||
| R | 37.3%Smith371 | 62.7%Hoover623 | 0.0% | 994 | ||
| D | 52.3%Davis508 | 46.7%Coolidge454 | 1.0%La Follette10 | 972 | ||
| R | 44.2%Cox379 | 55.3%Harding474 | 0.5%Debs4 | 857 | ||
| D | 54.2%Wilson370 | 45.4%Hughes310 | 0.4%Benson3 | 683 | ||
| D | 49.5%Wilson313 | 35.0%Taft221 | 15.5%Roosevelt98 | 632 | ||
| R | 47.2%Bryan292 | 49.4%Taft305 | 3.4%Debs21 | 618 | ||
| R | 45.6%Parker304 | 52.8%Roosevelt352 | 1.6%Debs11 | 667 | ||
| R | 48.1%Bryan512 | 50.7%McKinley540 | 1.2%Woolley13 | 1,065 | ||
| D | 52.6%Bryan553 | 46.5%McKinley489 | 0.9%Palmer9 | 1,051 | ||
| D | 60.2%Cleveland611 | 38.0%Harrison386 | 1.8%Weaver18 | 1,015 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +22.2% |
| 1896 | +6.1% |
| 1900 | −2.6% |
| 1904 | −7.2% |
| 1908 | −2.1% |
| 1912 | +14.6% |
| 1916 | +8.8% |
| 1920 | −11.1% |
| 1924 | +5.6% |
| 1928 | −25.4% |
| 1932 | +13.0% |
| 1936 | −0.7% |
| 1940 | −6.7% |
| 1944 | −9.0% |
| 1948 | −14.3% |
| 1952 | −24.8% |
| 1956 | −18.4% |
| 1960 | −13.5% |
| 1964 | +29.9% |
| 1968 | −31.3% |
| 1972 | −71.3% |
| 1976 | −12.0% |
| 1980 | −20.7% |
| 1984 | −42.6% |
| 1988 | −27.3% |
| 1992 | −13.7% |
| 1996 | −15.2% |
| 2000 | −34.0% |
| 2004 | −30.3% |
| 2008 | −21.9% |
| 2012 | −32.9% |
| 2016 | −42.2% |
| 2020 | −44.0% |
| 2024 | −44.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,796 |
| 2018 | 1,778 |
| 2020 | 1,851 |
| 2022 | 1,898 |
| 2024 | 1,914 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Nestled in the Allegheny Highlands with fewer than 2,600 residents, Highland County has recorded some of Virginia's widest presidential margins, reflecting the deep-red voting patterns typical of rural Appalachian communities where agriculture and small-town life dominate.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 29.9 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 71.3 points in 1972. The 2024 margin was 44.2 points.
A population of 2,296, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,625 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Huntingdon County and Tioga County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Highland County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Highland County, Virginia voted Republican by 44.2 points (R+44.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,535 votes cast, 416 went Democratic and 1,095 went Republican.
When did Highland County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Highland County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Highland County, Virginia?
Highland County, Virginia has a population of 2,296 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Highland County, Virginia?
Median household income in Highland County, Virginia is $65,625 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Highland County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Highland County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 7 went Democratic and 27 went Republican.