James City County, Virginia
AkashicJames City County, VAHarrisD+6.2
2024 precinct map of James City CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for James City 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
| Kamala Harris ✓Democratic | 52.2% | 26,742 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 46.0% | 23,575 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 258 |
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39 precincts · 51,274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 52.2%Harris26,742 | 46.0%Trump23,575 | 0.5%Oliver258 | 51,274 | ||
| D | 51.5%Biden25,553 | 46.7%Trump23,153 | 1.4%Jorgensen710 | 49,622 | ||
| R | 44.3%Clinton19,105 | 49.4%Trump21,306 | 3.2%Johnson1,395 | 43,169 | ||
| R | 43.4%Obama17,879 | 55.4%Romney22,843 | 1.3%Johnson518 | 41,240 | ||
| R | 44.9%Obama17,352 | 54.2%McCain20,912 | 0.9%Nader339 | 38,603 | ||
| R | 38.4%Kerry11,934 | 60.9%Bush18,949 | 0.7%Badnarik207 | 31,090 | ||
| R | 37.1%Gore9,090 | 59.7%Bush14,628 | 2.6%Nader639 | 24,492 | ||
| R | 39.0%Clinton7,247 | 54.4%Dole10,120 | 6.0%Perot1,116 | 18,586 | ||
| R | 35.9%Clinton6,536 | 48.2%Bush8,781 | 14.7%Perot2,675 | 18,221 | ||
| R | 33.7%Dukakis4,642 | 64.9%Bush8,945 | 1.4%Fulani186 | 13,773 | ||
| R | 32.6%Mondale3,486 | 66.5%Reagan7,104 | 0.8%Larouche87 | 10,677 | ||
| R | 38.1%Carter3,068 | 53.3%Reagan4,289 | 8.6%Anderson691 | 8,048 | ||
| R | 46.5%Carter3,000 | 49.4%Ford3,186 | 4.2%Camejo268 | 6,454 | ||
| R | 20.7%McGovern206 | 77.6%Nixon774 | 1.7%Schmitz17 | 997 | ||
| D | 37.4%Humphrey1,521 | 35.5%Nixon1,443 | 27.1%Wallace1,101 | 4,065 | ||
| D | 60.4%Johnson2,656 | 39.5%Goldwater1,737 | 0.1%Hass6 | 4,399 | ||
| R | 48.9%Kennedy845 | 50.5%Nixon873 | 0.6%Byrd11 | 1,729 | ||
| R | 26.8%Stevenson312 | 62.5%Eisenhower728 | 10.7%Andrews124 | 1,164 | ||
| R | 39.5%Stevenson346 | 60.2%Eisenhower527 | 0.2%Hallinan2 | 875 | ||
| D | 44.5%Truman198 | 39.8%Dewey177 | 15.7%Thurmond70 | 445 | ||
| D | 66.3%Roosevelt317 | 33.7%Dewey161 | 0.0% | 478 | ||
| D | 67.4%Roosevelt306 | 32.2%Willkie146 | 0.4%Thomas2 | 454 | ||
| D | 81.2%Roosevelt302 | 18.8%Landon70 | 0.0% | 372 | ||
| D | 71.1%Roosevelt302 | 27.3%Hoover116 | 1.6%Thomas7 | 425 | ||
| R | 49.6%Smith201 | 50.4%Hoover204 | 0.0% | 405 | ||
| D | 72.1%Davis173 | 22.5%Coolidge54 | 5.4%La Follette13 | 240 | ||
| D | 76.4%Cox207 | 22.5%Harding61 | 1.1%Debs3 | 271 | ||
| D | 77.9%Wilson127 | 20.9%Hughes34 | 1.2%Benson2 | 163 | ||
| D | 82.1%Wilson128 | 6.4%Taft10 | 11.5%Roosevelt18 | 156 | ||
| D | 67.3%Bryan132 | 31.6%Taft62 | 1.0%Debs2 | 196 | ||
| D | 71.0%Parker98 | 24.6%Roosevelt34 | 4.3%Debs6 | 138 | ||
| D | 53.5%Bryan294 | 46.4%McKinley255 | 0.2%Woolley1 | 550 | ||
| R | 47.0%Bryan261 | 52.4%McKinley291 | 0.5%Palmer3 | 555 | ||
| R | 33.3%Cleveland233 | 66.6%Harrison466 | 0.1%Weaver1 | 700 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −33.3% |
| 1896 | −5.4% |
| 1900 | +7.1% |
| 1904 | +46.4% |
| 1908 | +35.7% |
| 1912 | +75.6% |
| 1916 | +57.1% |
| 1920 | +53.9% |
| 1924 | +49.6% |
| 1928 | −0.7% |
| 1932 | +43.8% |
| 1936 | +62.4% |
| 1940 | +35.2% |
| 1944 | +32.6% |
| 1948 | +4.7% |
| 1952 | −20.7% |
| 1956 | −35.7% |
| 1960 | −1.6% |
| 1964 | +20.9% |
| 1968 | +1.9% |
| 1972 | −57.0% |
| 1976 | −2.9% |
| 1980 | −15.2% |
| 1984 | −33.9% |
| 1988 | −31.2% |
| 1992 | −12.3% |
| 1996 | −15.5% |
| 2000 | −22.6% |
| 2004 | −22.6% |
| 2008 | −9.2% |
| 2012 | −12.0% |
| 2016 | −5.1% |
| 2020 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | +6.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 56,508 |
| 2018 | 58,093 |
| 2020 | 61,512 |
| 2022 | 64,019 |
| 2024 | 66,580 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Home to Williamsburg and rapidly expanding residential corridors, James City County has shifted from a reliable Republican stronghold into competitive territory, posting a D+6.2 margin in 2024 as college-educated and professional households reshape its electorate.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 75.6 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 57.0 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.3 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 6.2 points.
A population of 81,013, a 72% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $109,985 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Johnson County and Stafford County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did James City County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, James City County, Virginia voted Democratic by 6.2 points (D+6.2), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 51,274 votes cast, 26,742 went Democratic and 23,575 went Republican.
When did James City County, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which James City County, Virginia voted Republican was 2016.
How many people live in James City County, Virginia?
James City County, Virginia has a population of 81,013 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in James City County, Virginia?
Median household income in James City County, Virginia is $109,985 — above the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of James City County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in James City County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 16 went Democratic and 18 went Republican.