Northampton County, Virginia
AkashicNorthampton County, VAHarrisD+6.1
2024 precinct map of Northampton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Northampton 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 | 52.6% | 3,603 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 46.4% | 3,183 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 20 |
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10 precincts · 6,856 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 | 52.6%Harris3,603 | 46.4%Trump3,183 | 0.3%Oliver20 | 6,856 | ||
| D | 54.5%Biden3,667 | 43.9%Trump2,955 | 1.5%Jorgensen100 | 6,732 | ||
| D | 52.8%Clinton3,255 | 43.5%Trump2,686 | 1.9%Johnson116 | 6,168 | ||
| D | 57.6%Obama3,741 | 41.2%Romney2,676 | 1.1%Johnson74 | 6,491 | ||
| D | 57.7%Obama3,800 | 41.2%McCain2,713 | 1.1%Nader73 | 6,586 | ||
| D | 50.5%Kerry2,775 | 48.5%Bush2,669 | 1.0%Badnarik55 | 5,499 | ||
| D | 47.8%Gore2,340 | 47.0%Bush2,299 | 2.2%Nader108 | 4,892 | ||
| D | 51.9%Clinton2,569 | 35.6%Dole1,763 | 10.5%Perot522 | 4,948 | ||
| D | 45.7%Clinton2,568 | 37.2%Bush2,088 | 15.0%Perot844 | 5,618 | ||
| R | 45.5%Dukakis2,242 | 52.0%Bush2,562 | 2.5%Fulani123 | 4,927 | ||
| R | 42.8%Mondale2,226 | 55.8%Reagan2,906 | 1.4%Larouche75 | 5,207 | ||
| D | 49.8%Carter2,363 | 45.6%Reagan2,165 | 4.5%Anderson215 | 4,743 | ||
| D | 51.9%Carter2,459 | 43.1%Ford2,043 | 4.9%Camejo233 | 4,735 | ||
| R | 29.9%McGovern954 | 67.2%Nixon2,145 | 2.9%Schmitz92 | 3,191 | ||
| D | 35.7%Humphrey1,418 | 35.5%Nixon1,410 | 28.8%Wallace1,146 | 3,974 | ||
| D | 64.5%Johnson1,635 | 35.2%Goldwater893 | 0.2%Hass6 | 2,534 | ||
| D | 58.0%Kennedy1,387 | 41.6%Nixon995 | 0.4%Byrd10 | 2,392 | ||
| R | 45.7%Stevenson1,132 | 51.0%Eisenhower1,264 | 3.3%Andrews81 | 2,477 | ||
| R | 49.4%Stevenson1,289 | 50.1%Eisenhower1,307 | 0.5%Hallinan12 | 2,608 | ||
| D | 56.7%Truman997 | 29.9%Dewey525 | 13.4%Thurmond236 | 1,758 | ||
| D | 74.2%Roosevelt1,108 | 25.5%Dewey381 | 0.3%Thomas4 | 1,493 | ||
| D | 70.5%Roosevelt866 | 29.2%Willkie359 | 0.2%Thomas3 | 1,228 | ||
| D | 77.7%Roosevelt975 | 22.1%Landon277 | 0.2%Lemke3 | 1,255 | ||
| D | 80.2%Roosevelt1,264 | 18.9%Hoover298 | 1.0%Thomas15 | 1,577 | ||
| D | 57.6%Smith935 | 42.4%Hoover688 | 0.0% | 1,623 | ||
| D | 81.2%Davis941 | 15.5%Coolidge180 | 3.3%La Follette38 | 1,159 | ||
| D | 81.0%Cox954 | 18.4%Harding217 | 0.6%Debs7 | 1,178 | ||
| D | 87.2%Wilson802 | 11.8%Hughes109 | 1.0%Benson9 | 920 | ||
| D | 81.9%Wilson726 | 9.4%Taft83 | 8.7%Roosevelt77 | 886 | ||
| D | 78.4%Bryan673 | 20.3%Taft174 | 1.3%Debs11 | 858 | ||
| D | 73.0%Parker592 | 25.9%Roosevelt210 | 1.1%Debs9 | 811 | ||
| D | 56.4%Bryan1,180 | 42.9%McKinley896 | 0.7%Woolley15 | 2,091 | ||
| D | 56.6%Bryan1,086 | 41.8%McKinley802 | 1.7%Palmer32 | 1,920 | ||
| R | 49.5%Cleveland1,225 | 50.0%Harrison1,238 | 0.5%Weaver12 | 2,475 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −0.5% |
| 1896 | +14.8% |
| 1900 | +13.6% |
| 1904 | +47.1% |
| 1908 | +58.2% |
| 1912 | +72.6% |
| 1916 | +75.3% |
| 1920 | +62.6% |
| 1924 | +65.7% |
| 1928 | +15.2% |
| 1932 | +61.3% |
| 1936 | +55.6% |
| 1940 | +41.3% |
| 1944 | +48.7% |
| 1948 | +26.8% |
| 1952 | −0.7% |
| 1956 | −5.3% |
| 1960 | +16.4% |
| 1964 | +29.3% |
| 1968 | +0.2% |
| 1972 | −37.3% |
| 1976 | +8.8% |
| 1980 | +4.2% |
| 1984 | −13.1% |
| 1988 | −6.5% |
| 1992 | +8.5% |
| 1996 | +16.3% |
| 2000 | +0.8% |
| 2004 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | +16.5% |
| 2012 | +16.4% |
| 2016 | +9.2% |
| 2020 | +10.6% |
| 2024 | +6.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 9,236 |
| 2018 | 9,010 |
| 2020 | 9,478 |
| 2022 | 9,833 |
| 2024 | 10,060 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Northampton sits at the southern tip of Virginia's Eastern Shore, isolated from the mainland by the Chesapeake Bay. Its majority-minority population — driven by a large Black voting bloc — has consistently returned Democratic margins in a region otherwise trending Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 75.3 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 37.3 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 6.1 points.
A population of 12,059, a 56% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $61,632 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Orange County and Liberty County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Northampton County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Northampton County, Virginia voted Democratic by 6.1 points (D+6.1), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 6,856 votes cast, 3,603 went Democratic and 3,183 went Republican.
When did Northampton County, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Northampton County, Virginia voted Republican was 1988.
How many people live in Northampton County, Virginia?
Northampton County, Virginia has a population of 12,059 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Northampton County, Virginia?
Median household income in Northampton County, Virginia is $61,632 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Northampton County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Northampton County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 28 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.