Pittsylvania County, Virginia
AkashicPittsylvania County, VATrumpR+43.1
2024 precinct map of Pittsylvania CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Pittsylvania 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 | 71.2% | 24,310 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 28.1% | 9,599 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.2% | 76 |
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58 precincts · 34,156 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 | 28.1%Harris9,599 | 71.2%Trump24,310 | 0.2%Oliver76 | 34,156 | ||
| R | 29.6%Biden10,115 | 69.4%Trump23,751 | 0.8%Jorgensen285 | 34,227 | ||
| R | 29.1%Clinton9,199 | 68.2%Trump21,554 | 1.4%Johnson442 | 31,598 | ||
| R | 35.4%Obama10,858 | 62.8%Romney19,263 | 1.8%Johnson560 | 30,681 | ||
| R | 37.5%Obama11,415 | 61.5%McCain18,730 | 0.9%Nader288 | 30,433 | ||
| R | 33.8%Kerry9,274 | 64.5%Bush17,673 | 1.7%Badnarik470 | 27,417 | ||
| R | 32.3%Gore7,834 | 65.0%Bush15,760 | 0.9%Nader207 | 24,255 | ||
| R | 35.4%Clinton7,681 | 55.8%Dole12,127 | 6.8%Perot1,469 | 21,714 | ||
| R | 35.1%Clinton7,675 | 52.4%Bush11,467 | 10.5%Perot2,296 | 21,894 | ||
| R | 34.4%Dukakis6,612 | 63.7%Bush12,229 | 1.9%Fulani360 | 19,201 | ||
| R | 32.7%Mondale7,791 | 66.1%Reagan15,743 | 1.2%Larouche290 | 23,824 | ||
| R | 37.7%Carter7,653 | 59.3%Reagan12,022 | 3.0%Anderson605 | 20,280 | ||
| R | 44.3%Carter7,929 | 51.2%Ford9,173 | 4.5%Camejo811 | 17,913 | ||
| R | 26.5%McGovern1,585 | 72.3%Nixon4,326 | 1.2%Schmitz69 | 5,980 | ||
| O | 27.3%Humphrey5,427 | 25.6%Nixon5,096 | 47.1%Wallace9,367 | 19,890 | ||
| R | 48.1%Johnson2,606 | 51.7%Goldwater2,804 | 0.2%Hass9 | 5,419 | ||
| D | 51.4%Kennedy4,089 | 47.6%Nixon3,788 | 1.0%Byrd77 | 7,954 | ||
| D | 53.1%Stevenson4,136 | 36.8%Eisenhower2,870 | 10.1%Andrews788 | 7,794 | ||
| D | 57.6%Stevenson3,976 | 41.9%Eisenhower2,893 | 0.4%Hallinan31 | 6,900 | ||
| D | 55.6%Truman3,149 | 20.5%Dewey1,164 | 23.9%Thurmond1,353 | 5,666 | ||
| D | 73.9%Roosevelt3,492 | 25.9%Dewey1,224 | 0.2%Thomas8 | 4,724 | ||
| D | 83.3%Roosevelt3,710 | 16.3%Willkie728 | 0.4%Thomas17 | 4,455 | ||
| D | 86.8%Roosevelt3,694 | 13.1%Landon556 | 0.1%Lemke5 | 4,255 | ||
| D | 81.4%Roosevelt3,124 | 17.1%Hoover656 | 1.6%Thomas60 | 3,840 | ||
| R | 39.4%Smith1,688 | 60.6%Hoover2,598 | 0.0% | 4,286 | ||
| D | 72.1%Davis2,563 | 24.7%Coolidge880 | 3.2%La Follette113 | 3,556 | ||
| D | 69.7%Cox2,715 | 29.8%Harding1,162 | 0.5%Debs19 | 3,896 | ||
| D | 70.5%Wilson2,012 | 28.1%Hughes801 | 1.4%Benson40 | 2,853 | ||
| D | 64.2%Wilson1,558 | 21.7%Taft527 | 14.1%Roosevelt341 | 2,426 | ||
| D | 60.2%Bryan1,471 | 39.4%Taft962 | 0.5%Debs11 | 2,444 | ||
| D | 69.3%Parker1,718 | 26.2%Roosevelt650 | 4.5%Debs112 | 2,480 | ||
| D | 61.2%Bryan3,758 | 37.9%McKinley2,328 | 1.0%Woolley59 | 6,145 | ||
| D | 55.0%Bryan3,987 | 44.1%McKinley3,196 | 0.8%Palmer61 | 7,244 | ||
| D | 46.9%Cleveland3,661 | 42.5%Harrison3,320 | 10.5%Weaver822 | 7,803 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +4.4% |
| 1896 | +10.9% |
| 1900 | +23.3% |
| 1904 | +43.1% |
| 1908 | +20.8% |
| 1912 | +42.5% |
| 1916 | +42.4% |
| 1920 | +39.9% |
| 1924 | +47.3% |
| 1928 | −21.2% |
| 1932 | +64.3% |
| 1936 | +73.7% |
| 1940 | +66.9% |
| 1944 | +48.0% |
| 1948 | +35.0% |
| 1952 | +15.7% |
| 1956 | +16.2% |
| 1960 | +3.8% |
| 1964 | −3.7% |
| 1968 | +1.7% |
| 1972 | −45.8% |
| 1976 | −6.9% |
| 1980 | −21.5% |
| 1984 | −33.4% |
| 1988 | −29.3% |
| 1992 | −17.3% |
| 1996 | −20.5% |
| 2000 | −32.7% |
| 2004 | −30.6% |
| 2008 | −24.0% |
| 2012 | −27.4% |
| 2016 | −39.1% |
| 2020 | −39.8% |
| 2024 | −43.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 43,504 |
| 2018 | 43,031 |
| 2020 | 44,808 |
| 2022 | 45,193 |
| 2024 | 46,311 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Pittsylvania County, anchored by the Danville metro fringe in southside Virginia, has shifted steadily toward lopsided Republican margins over the past decade, with its largely rural, working-class electorate now posting some of the state's highest single-party tallies.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 73.7 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 45.8 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 43.1 points.
A population of 59,856, a 73% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $54,085 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Butler County and Putnam County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Pittsylvania County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Pittsylvania County, Virginia voted Republican by 43.1 points (R+43.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 34,156 votes cast, 9,599 went Democratic and 24,310 went Republican.
When did Pittsylvania County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Pittsylvania County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1960.
How many people live in Pittsylvania County, Virginia?
Pittsylvania County, Virginia has a population of 59,856 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Pittsylvania County, Virginia?
Median household income in Pittsylvania County, Virginia is $54,085 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Pittsylvania County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Pittsylvania County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 16 went Republican.