Northumberland County, Virginia
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2024 precinct map of Northumberland CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Northumberland 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 | 60.0% | 4,938 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 38.9% | 3,202 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 24 |
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10 precincts · 8,232 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 | 38.9%Harris3,202 | 60.0%Trump4,938 | 0.3%Oliver24 | 8,232 | ||
| R | 41.6%Biden3,252 | 57.4%Trump4,485 | 0.7%Jorgensen56 | 7,815 | ||
| R | 38.6%Clinton2,852 | 58.2%Trump4,302 | 1.8%Johnson136 | 7,397 | ||
| R | 42.2%Obama3,191 | 57.0%Romney4,310 | 0.8%Johnson57 | 7,558 | ||
| R | 44.7%Obama3,312 | 54.6%McCain4,041 | 0.7%Nader53 | 7,406 | ||
| R | 39.8%Kerry2,548 | 59.8%Bush3,832 | 0.5%Badnarik29 | 6,409 | ||
| R | 37.8%Gore2,118 | 60.0%Bush3,362 | 1.7%Nader97 | 5,605 | ||
| R | 38.9%Clinton1,957 | 51.8%Dole2,605 | 7.5%Perot375 | 5,028 | ||
| R | 34.9%Clinton1,862 | 50.0%Bush2,667 | 13.7%Perot729 | 5,334 | ||
| R | 32.9%Dukakis1,506 | 65.1%Bush2,984 | 2.0%Fulani91 | 4,581 | ||
| R | 30.4%Mondale1,407 | 68.4%Reagan3,166 | 1.2%Larouche55 | 4,628 | ||
| R | 35.8%Carter1,551 | 60.0%Reagan2,598 | 4.2%Anderson181 | 4,330 | ||
| R | 44.0%Carter1,814 | 52.5%Ford2,167 | 3.5%Camejo145 | 4,126 | ||
| R | 31.2%McGovern633 | 67.5%Nixon1,370 | 1.3%Schmitz26 | 2,029 | ||
| R | 30.8%Humphrey1,077 | 41.2%Nixon1,438 | 28.0%Wallace977 | 3,492 | ||
| D | 50.1%Johnson684 | 49.6%Goldwater677 | 0.3%Hass4 | 1,365 | ||
| R | 38.8%Kennedy858 | 60.6%Nixon1,340 | 0.6%Byrd13 | 2,211 | ||
| R | 22.5%Stevenson428 | 62.7%Eisenhower1,191 | 14.8%Andrews281 | 1,900 | ||
| R | 31.7%Stevenson573 | 68.1%Eisenhower1,230 | 0.2%Hallinan3 | 1,806 | ||
| R | 37.4%Truman429 | 46.7%Dewey535 | 15.9%Thurmond182 | 1,146 | ||
| D | 56.9%Roosevelt695 | 43.0%Dewey525 | 0.1%Thomas1 | 1,221 | ||
| D | 64.6%Roosevelt712 | 35.0%Willkie386 | 0.4%Thomas4 | 1,102 | ||
| D | 70.4%Roosevelt618 | 29.6%Landon260 | 0.0% | 878 | ||
| D | 71.3%Roosevelt630 | 27.7%Hoover245 | 1.0%Thomas9 | 884 | ||
| R | 27.8%Smith286 | 72.2%Hoover744 | 0.0% | 1,030 | ||
| D | 80.8%Davis589 | 17.8%Coolidge130 | 1.4%La Follette10 | 729 | ||
| D | 70.2%Cox536 | 29.0%Harding221 | 0.8%Debs6 | 763 | ||
| D | 81.5%Wilson503 | 18.0%Hughes111 | 0.5%Benson3 | 617 | ||
| D | 75.3%Wilson470 | 16.3%Taft102 | 8.3%Roosevelt52 | 624 | ||
| D | 68.7%Bryan410 | 31.0%Taft185 | 0.3%Debs2 | 597 | ||
| D | 70.0%Parker532 | 29.6%Roosevelt225 | 0.4%Debs3 | 760 | ||
| D | 49.8%Bryan809 | 49.7%McKinley807 | 0.4%Woolley7 | 1,623 | ||
| D | 50.9%Bryan953 | 48.3%McKinley904 | 0.9%Palmer16 | 1,873 | ||
| D | 52.3%Cleveland953 | 43.4%Harrison792 | 4.3%Weaver78 | 1,823 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +8.8% |
| 1896 | +2.6% |
| 1900 | +0.1% |
| 1904 | +40.4% |
| 1908 | +37.7% |
| 1912 | +59.0% |
| 1916 | +63.5% |
| 1920 | +41.3% |
| 1924 | +63.0% |
| 1928 | −44.5% |
| 1932 | +43.6% |
| 1936 | +40.8% |
| 1940 | +29.6% |
| 1944 | +13.9% |
| 1948 | −9.2% |
| 1952 | −36.4% |
| 1956 | −40.2% |
| 1960 | −21.8% |
| 1964 | +0.5% |
| 1968 | −10.3% |
| 1972 | −36.3% |
| 1976 | −8.6% |
| 1980 | −24.2% |
| 1984 | −38.0% |
| 1988 | −32.3% |
| 1992 | −15.1% |
| 1996 | −12.9% |
| 2000 | −22.2% |
| 2004 | −20.0% |
| 2008 | −9.8% |
| 2012 | −14.8% |
| 2016 | −19.6% |
| 2020 | −15.8% |
| 2024 | −21.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 9,593 |
| 2018 | 9,579 |
| 2020 | 9,926 |
| 2022 | 10,414 |
| 2024 | 10,739 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Northumberland sits at the tip of Virginia's Northern Neck peninsula, isolated by the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers. Its small, older, majority-white population has shifted steadily rightward over two decades, producing a 21-point Republican margin in 2024.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 63.5 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 44.5 points in 1928. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 21.1 points.
A population of 12,188, a 68% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,480 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Culpeper County and Fairfield County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Northumberland County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Northumberland County, Virginia voted Republican by 21.1 points (R+21.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 8,232 votes cast, 3,202 went Democratic and 4,938 went Republican.
When did Northumberland County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Northumberland County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Northumberland County, Virginia?
Northumberland County, Virginia has a population of 12,188 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Northumberland County, Virginia?
Median household income in Northumberland County, Virginia is $66,480 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Northumberland County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Northumberland County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 14 went Democratic and 20 went Republican.