Nelson County, Virginia
AkashicNelson County, VATrumpR+7.5
2024 precinct map of Nelson CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Nelson 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 | 53.1% | 5,004 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 45.6% | 4,298 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 30 |
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18 precincts · 9,430 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 | 45.6%Harris4,298 | 53.1%Trump5,004 | 0.3%Oliver30 | 9,430 | ||
| R | 46.4%Biden4,327 | 51.7%Trump4,812 | 1.6%Jorgensen150 | 9,316 | ||
| R | 44.4%Clinton3,689 | 50.0%Trump4,154 | 2.9%Johnson244 | 8,311 | ||
| D | 50.6%Obama4,171 | 47.8%Romney3,947 | 1.6%Johnson132 | 8,250 | ||
| D | 54.0%Obama4,391 | 44.8%McCain3,647 | 1.2%Nader95 | 8,133 | ||
| D | 49.6%Kerry3,543 | 49.6%Bush3,539 | 0.8%Badnarik57 | 7,139 | ||
| R | 47.3%Gore2,907 | 47.4%Bush2,913 | 4.4%Nader273 | 6,145 | ||
| D | 52.8%Clinton2,782 | 37.8%Dole1,988 | 7.8%Perot411 | 5,264 | ||
| D | 46.7%Clinton2,586 | 39.0%Bush2,159 | 13.5%Perot748 | 5,538 | ||
| R | 46.9%Dukakis2,272 | 51.6%Bush2,502 | 1.5%Fulani75 | 4,849 | ||
| R | 41.6%Mondale2,021 | 57.2%Reagan2,777 | 1.1%Larouche55 | 4,853 | ||
| D | 53.6%Carter2,410 | 41.5%Reagan1,866 | 4.9%Anderson220 | 4,496 | ||
| D | 60.2%Carter2,426 | 37.6%Ford1,516 | 2.1%Camejo85 | 4,027 | ||
| R | 29.6%McGovern724 | 69.3%Nixon1,697 | 1.1%Schmitz28 | 2,449 | ||
| O | 32.7%Humphrey1,120 | 33.0%Nixon1,130 | 34.3%Wallace1,176 | 3,426 | ||
| R | 45.6%Johnson3,872 | 54.2%Goldwater4,604 | 0.2%Hass13 | 8,489 | ||
| D | 65.3%Kennedy1,480 | 34.2%Nixon775 | 0.6%Byrd13 | 2,268 | ||
| D | 59.2%Stevenson1,215 | 37.2%Eisenhower764 | 3.7%Andrews75 | 2,054 | ||
| D | 62.0%Stevenson1,222 | 37.6%Eisenhower740 | 0.4%Hallinan8 | 1,970 | ||
| D | 69.2%Truman1,204 | 21.3%Dewey371 | 9.5%Thurmond166 | 1,741 | ||
| D | 76.4%Roosevelt1,390 | 23.5%Dewey427 | 0.1%Thomas2 | 1,819 | ||
| D | 79.4%Roosevelt1,291 | 20.3%Willkie330 | 0.3%Thomas5 | 1,626 | ||
| D | 76.3%Roosevelt1,204 | 23.5%Landon370 | 0.2%Lemke3 | 1,577 | ||
| D | 85.6%Roosevelt1,457 | 14.0%Hoover238 | 0.4%Thomas7 | 1,702 | ||
| D | 66.3%Smith1,216 | 33.7%Hoover618 | 0.0% | 1,834 | ||
| D | 72.8%Davis1,042 | 24.5%Coolidge350 | 2.7%La Follette39 | 1,431 | ||
| D | 71.2%Cox973 | 28.7%Harding392 | 0.1%Debs2 | 1,367 | ||
| D | 81.0%Wilson1,063 | 19.0%Hughes249 | 0.0% | 1,312 | ||
| D | 72.7%Wilson706 | 16.8%Taft163 | 10.5%Roosevelt102 | 971 | ||
| D | 70.3%Bryan742 | 29.2%Taft308 | 0.6%Debs6 | 1,056 | ||
| D | 75.2%Parker847 | 23.9%Roosevelt269 | 1.0%Debs11 | 1,127 | ||
| D | 56.5%Bryan1,530 | 43.0%McKinley1,163 | 0.5%Woolley14 | 2,707 | ||
| D | 54.9%Bryan1,492 | 43.5%McKinley1,183 | 1.6%Palmer43 | 2,718 | ||
| D | 55.2%Cleveland1,409 | 40.0%Harrison1,020 | 4.8%Weaver122 | 2,551 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +15.2% |
| 1896 | +11.4% |
| 1900 | +13.6% |
| 1904 | +51.3% |
| 1908 | +41.1% |
| 1912 | +55.9% |
| 1916 | +62.0% |
| 1920 | +42.5% |
| 1924 | +48.4% |
| 1928 | +32.6% |
| 1932 | +71.6% |
| 1936 | +52.9% |
| 1940 | +59.1% |
| 1944 | +52.9% |
| 1948 | +47.8% |
| 1952 | +24.5% |
| 1956 | +22.0% |
| 1960 | +31.1% |
| 1964 | −8.6% |
| 1968 | −0.3% |
| 1972 | −39.7% |
| 1976 | +22.6% |
| 1980 | +12.1% |
| 1984 | −15.6% |
| 1988 | −4.7% |
| 1992 | +7.7% |
| 1996 | +15.1% |
| 2000 | −0.1% |
| 2004 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | +9.1% |
| 2012 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | −5.6% |
| 2020 | −5.2% |
| 2024 | −7.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 11,236 |
| 2018 | 11,125 |
| 2020 | 11,646 |
| 2022 | 11,879 |
| 2024 | 12,107 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Nelson County's small, rural population clusters along the Rockfish Valley corridor, and its modest R+7.5 presidential margin in 2024 reflects a gradual rightward drift from the competitive results it posted a decade ago.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 71.6 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 39.7 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 7.5 points.
A population of 14,732, a 80% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $72,589 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Penobscot County and Oxford County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Nelson County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Nelson County, Virginia voted Republican by 7.5 points (R+7.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 9,430 votes cast, 4,298 went Democratic and 5,004 went Republican.
When did Nelson County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Nelson County, Virginia voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Nelson County, Virginia?
Nelson County, Virginia has a population of 14,732 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Nelson County, Virginia?
Median household income in Nelson County, Virginia is $72,589 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Nelson County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Nelson County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 25 went Democratic and 8 went Republican.