Powhatan County, Virginia
AkashicPowhatan County, VATrumpR+43.9
2024 precinct map of Powhatan CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Powhatan 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 | 71.3% | 14,918 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 27.4% | 5,734 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 111 |
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24 precincts · 20,914 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 | 27.4%Harris5,734 | 71.3%Trump14,918 | 0.5%Oliver111 | 20,914 | ||
| R | 27.0%Biden5,320 | 71.2%Trump14,055 | 1.6%Jorgensen321 | 19,730 | ||
| R | 24.0%Clinton4,060 | 70.4%Trump11,885 | 3.8%Johnson639 | 16,888 | ||
| R | 26.3%Obama4,088 | 72.1%Romney11,200 | 1.5%Johnson237 | 15,525 | ||
| R | 29.3%Obama4,237 | 69.8%McCain10,088 | 0.9%Nader131 | 14,456 | ||
| R | 25.6%Kerry3,112 | 73.6%Bush8,955 | 0.8%Badnarik96 | 12,163 | ||
| R | 27.9%Gore2,708 | 70.2%Bush6,820 | 1.3%Nader122 | 9,711 | ||
| R | 29.5%Clinton2,254 | 61.2%Dole4,679 | 8.2%Perot626 | 7,643 | ||
| R | 27.5%Clinton1,950 | 54.1%Bush3,832 | 17.4%Perot1,232 | 7,086 | ||
| R | 26.5%Dukakis1,467 | 72.9%Bush4,040 | 0.6%Fulani34 | 5,541 | ||
| R | 25.9%Mondale1,381 | 73.6%Reagan3,921 | 0.5%Larouche25 | 5,327 | ||
| R | 32.5%Carter1,484 | 64.2%Reagan2,933 | 3.3%Anderson153 | 4,570 | ||
| R | 42.0%Carter1,528 | 55.3%Ford2,010 | 2.7%Camejo98 | 3,636 | ||
| R | 23.4%McGovern942 | 73.4%Nixon2,951 | 3.2%Schmitz130 | 4,023 | ||
| D | 37.7%Humphrey1,004 | 27.1%Nixon722 | 35.2%Wallace937 | 2,663 | ||
| D | 61.1%Johnson2,306 | 38.9%Goldwater1,468 | 0.1%Hass2 | 3,776 | ||
| R | 39.8%Kennedy528 | 58.7%Nixon779 | 1.6%Byrd21 | 1,328 | ||
| R | 22.0%Stevenson297 | 54.1%Eisenhower729 | 23.9%Andrews322 | 1,348 | ||
| R | 46.8%Stevenson498 | 52.5%Eisenhower558 | 0.7%Hallinan7 | 1,063 | ||
| D | 51.0%Truman338 | 35.9%Dewey238 | 13.1%Thurmond87 | 663 | ||
| D | 66.4%Roosevelt461 | 33.1%Dewey230 | 0.4%Thomas3 | 694 | ||
| D | 76.2%Roosevelt510 | 23.5%Willkie157 | 0.3%Thomas2 | 669 | ||
| D | 73.5%Roosevelt438 | 26.5%Landon158 | 0.0% | 596 | ||
| D | 78.0%Roosevelt433 | 19.5%Hoover108 | 2.5%Thomas14 | 555 | ||
| D | 60.3%Smith287 | 39.7%Hoover189 | 0.0% | 476 | ||
| D | 67.1%Davis247 | 29.9%Coolidge110 | 3.0%La Follette11 | 368 | ||
| D | 64.8%Cox263 | 34.5%Harding140 | 0.7%Debs3 | 406 | ||
| D | 67.3%Wilson233 | 32.4%Hughes112 | 0.3%Benson1 | 346 | ||
| D | 56.9%Wilson230 | 27.0%Taft109 | 16.1%Roosevelt65 | 404 | ||
| D | 63.4%Bryan255 | 36.3%Taft146 | 0.2%Debs1 | 402 | ||
| D | 60.3%Parker240 | 39.2%Roosevelt156 | 0.5%Debs2 | 398 | ||
| R | 44.0%Bryan458 | 55.9%McKinley582 | 0.1%Woolley1 | 1,041 | ||
| R | 45.2%Bryan528 | 54.5%McKinley637 | 0.3%Palmer4 | 1,169 | ||
| R | 32.4%Cleveland396 | 52.6%Harrison642 | 15.0%Weaver183 | 1,221 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −20.1% |
| 1896 | −9.3% |
| 1900 | −11.9% |
| 1904 | +21.1% |
| 1908 | +27.1% |
| 1912 | +30.0% |
| 1916 | +35.0% |
| 1920 | +30.3% |
| 1924 | +37.2% |
| 1928 | +20.6% |
| 1932 | +58.6% |
| 1936 | +47.0% |
| 1940 | +52.8% |
| 1944 | +33.3% |
| 1948 | +15.1% |
| 1952 | −5.6% |
| 1956 | −32.0% |
| 1960 | −18.9% |
| 1964 | +22.2% |
| 1968 | +10.6% |
| 1972 | −49.9% |
| 1976 | −13.3% |
| 1980 | −31.7% |
| 1984 | −47.7% |
| 1988 | −46.4% |
| 1992 | −26.6% |
| 1996 | −31.7% |
| 2000 | −42.3% |
| 2004 | −48.0% |
| 2008 | −40.5% |
| 2012 | −45.8% |
| 2016 | −46.3% |
| 2020 | −44.3% |
| 2024 | −43.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 20,942 |
| 2018 | 21,617 |
| 2020 | 23,159 |
| 2022 | 24,184 |
| 2024 | 25,338 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Powhatan County, a largely rural exurb southwest of Richmond, delivered an R+44.1 presidential margin in 2024 — among the widest in a state where statewide races remain closely contested.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 58.6 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 49.9 points in 1972. The 2024 margin was 43.9 points.
A population of 31,555, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $110,537 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Santa Rosa County and Avery County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Powhatan County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Powhatan County, Virginia voted Republican by 43.9 points (R+43.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 20,914 votes cast, 5,734 went Democratic and 14,918 went Republican.
When did Powhatan County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Powhatan County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1968.
How many people live in Powhatan County, Virginia?
Powhatan County, Virginia has a population of 31,555 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Powhatan County, Virginia?
Median household income in Powhatan County, Virginia is $110,537 — above the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Powhatan County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Powhatan County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 14 went Democratic and 20 went Republican.