Isle of Wight County, Virginia
AkashicIsle of Wight County, VATrumpR+19.7
2024 precinct map of Isle of Wight CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Isle of Wight 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 | 59.2% | 14,659 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 39.5% | 9,779 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 91 |
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31 precincts · 24,762 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 | 39.5%Harris9,779 | 59.2%Trump14,659 | 0.4%Oliver91 | 24,762 | ||
| R | 40.1%Biden9,399 | 58.4%Trump13,707 | 1.4%Jorgensen328 | 23,456 | ||
| R | 37.4%Clinton7,881 | 57.9%Trump12,204 | 2.8%Johnson589 | 21,075 | ||
| R | 42.1%Obama8,761 | 56.7%Romney11,802 | 1.3%Johnson264 | 20,827 | ||
| R | 42.9%Obama8,573 | 56.3%McCain11,258 | 0.8%Nader166 | 19,997 | ||
| R | 37.0%Kerry5,871 | 62.6%Bush9,929 | 0.4%Badnarik71 | 15,871 | ||
| R | 39.9%Gore5,162 | 58.6%Bush7,587 | 0.9%Nader123 | 12,950 | ||
| R | 43.6%Clinton4,952 | 47.6%Dole5,416 | 7.9%Perot893 | 11,369 | ||
| R | 38.5%Clinton4,380 | 47.2%Bush5,370 | 13.5%Perot1,536 | 11,387 | ||
| R | 38.9%Dukakis3,747 | 60.1%Bush5,779 | 1.0%Fulani95 | 9,621 | ||
| R | 38.8%Mondale3,650 | 60.2%Reagan5,664 | 1.0%Larouche98 | 9,412 | ||
| D | 50.8%Carter3,951 | 45.3%Reagan3,526 | 3.9%Anderson307 | 7,784 | ||
| D | 59.1%Carter4,145 | 38.8%Ford2,718 | 2.1%Camejo146 | 7,009 | ||
| R | 33.6%McGovern4,042 | 62.8%Nixon7,556 | 3.5%Schmitz426 | 12,024 | ||
| O | 35.1%Humphrey1,977 | 23.3%Nixon1,312 | 41.6%Wallace2,346 | 5,635 | ||
| R | 48.1%Johnson476 | 51.7%Goldwater511 | 0.2%Hass2 | 989 | ||
| D | 63.6%Kennedy2,020 | 35.9%Nixon1,141 | 0.5%Byrd16 | 3,177 | ||
| D | 48.0%Stevenson1,324 | 47.1%Eisenhower1,298 | 4.9%Andrews135 | 2,757 | ||
| D | 54.9%Stevenson1,227 | 44.5%Eisenhower996 | 0.6%Hallinan14 | 2,237 | ||
| D | 66.9%Truman1,064 | 27.8%Dewey442 | 5.3%Thurmond85 | 1,591 | ||
| D | 73.3%Roosevelt1,178 | 26.7%Dewey430 | 0.0% | 1,608 | ||
| D | 84.5%Roosevelt1,138 | 15.5%Willkie208 | 0.0% | 1,346 | ||
| D | 83.0%Roosevelt1,025 | 16.8%Landon207 | 0.2%Lemke3 | 1,235 | ||
| D | 77.0%Roosevelt982 | 22.3%Hoover284 | 0.7%Thomas9 | 1,275 | ||
| R | 48.9%Smith531 | 51.1%Hoover555 | 0.0% | 1,086 | ||
| D | 76.3%Davis631 | 23.0%Coolidge190 | 0.7%La Follette6 | 827 | ||
| D | 75.5%Cox759 | 24.4%Harding245 | 0.1%Debs1 | 1,005 | ||
| D | 82.8%Wilson679 | 17.1%Hughes140 | 0.1%Benson1 | 820 | ||
| D | 80.1%Wilson708 | 8.5%Taft75 | 11.4%Roosevelt101 | 884 | ||
| D | 72.7%Bryan530 | 27.3%Taft199 | 0.0% | 729 | ||
| D | 77.5%Parker584 | 22.3%Roosevelt168 | 0.3%Debs2 | 754 | ||
| D | 61.2%Bryan1,206 | 38.7%McKinley763 | 0.1%Woolley1 | 1,970 | ||
| D | 63.2%Bryan1,264 | 36.3%McKinley727 | 0.5%Palmer10 | 2,001 | ||
| D | 67.6%Cleveland1,494 | 28.8%Harrison636 | 3.6%Weaver80 | 2,210 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +38.8% |
| 1896 | +26.8% |
| 1900 | +22.5% |
| 1904 | +55.2% |
| 1908 | +45.4% |
| 1912 | +71.6% |
| 1916 | +65.7% |
| 1920 | +51.1% |
| 1924 | +53.3% |
| 1928 | −2.2% |
| 1932 | +54.7% |
| 1936 | +66.2% |
| 1940 | +69.1% |
| 1944 | +46.5% |
| 1948 | +39.1% |
| 1952 | +10.3% |
| 1956 | +0.9% |
| 1960 | +27.7% |
| 1964 | −3.5% |
| 1968 | +11.8% |
| 1972 | −29.2% |
| 1976 | +20.4% |
| 1980 | +5.5% |
| 1984 | −21.4% |
| 1988 | −21.1% |
| 1992 | −8.7% |
| 1996 | −4.1% |
| 2000 | −18.7% |
| 2004 | −25.6% |
| 2008 | −13.4% |
| 2012 | −14.6% |
| 2016 | −20.5% |
| 2020 | −18.4% |
| 2024 | −19.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 27,745 |
| 2018 | 28,548 |
| 2020 | 29,967 |
| 2022 | 30,955 |
| 2024 | 32,568 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Isle of Wight sits along the James River estuary south of Hampton Roads, with an economy anchored by agriculture and proximity to the region's military and industrial corridor. Its Republican presidential margin grew roughly ten points between 2012 and 2024.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 71.6 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 29.2 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 19.7 points.
A population of 39,974, a 69% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $95,241 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hardin County and Comanche County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Isle of Wight County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Isle of Wight County, Virginia voted Republican by 19.7 points (R+19.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 24,762 votes cast, 9,779 went Democratic and 14,659 went Republican.
When did Isle of Wight County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Isle of Wight County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1980.
How many people live in Isle of Wight County, Virginia?
Isle of Wight County, Virginia has a population of 39,974 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Isle of Wight County, Virginia?
Median household income in Isle of Wight County, Virginia is $95,241 — above the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Isle of Wight County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Isle of Wight County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 19 went Democratic and 14 went Republican.