Rockingham County, Virginia
AkashicRockingham County, VATrumpR+36.8
2024 precinct map of Rockingham CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Rockingham 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 | 67.6% | 33,033 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 30.8% | 15,035 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 214 |
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60 precincts · 48,853 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 | 30.8%Harris15,035 | 67.6%Trump33,033 | 0.4%Oliver214 | 48,853 | ||
| R | 28.9%Biden12,644 | 69.3%Trump30,349 | 1.5%Jorgensen653 | 43,811 | ||
| R | 25.0%Clinton9,366 | 69.3%Trump25,990 | 2.9%Johnson1,088 | 37,487 | ||
| R | 28.9%Obama10,065 | 69.4%Romney24,186 | 1.8%Johnson615 | 34,866 | ||
| R | 31.4%Obama10,453 | 67.4%McCain22,468 | 1.2%Nader413 | 33,334 | ||
| R | 24.9%Kerry7,273 | 74.4%Bush21,737 | 0.7%Badnarik206 | 29,216 | ||
| R | 24.3%Gore5,834 | 72.9%Bush17,482 | 2.2%Nader539 | 23,994 | ||
| R | 27.0%Clinton5,867 | 64.7%Dole14,035 | 6.1%Perot1,318 | 21,707 | ||
| R | 25.2%Clinton5,407 | 60.6%Bush13,016 | 13.2%Perot2,839 | 21,493 | ||
| R | 25.9%Dukakis4,716 | 72.6%Bush13,241 | 1.6%Fulani284 | 18,241 | ||
| R | 23.7%Mondale4,220 | 75.7%Reagan13,480 | 0.6%Larouche107 | 17,807 | ||
| R | 29.6%Carter5,294 | 63.8%Reagan11,397 | 6.5%Anderson1,168 | 17,859 | ||
| R | 33.9%Carter5,349 | 61.9%Ford9,768 | 4.3%Camejo672 | 15,789 | ||
| R | 20.6%McGovern5,318 | 77.3%Nixon19,920 | 2.1%Schmitz540 | 25,778 | ||
| R | 18.0%Humphrey2,111 | 66.4%Nixon7,779 | 15.6%Wallace1,825 | 11,715 | ||
| R | 45.1%Johnson8,808 | 54.8%Goldwater10,714 | 0.1%Hass14 | 19,536 | ||
| R | 29.5%Kennedy2,026 | 70.3%Nixon4,829 | 0.2%Byrd17 | 6,872 | ||
| R | 26.6%Stevenson1,605 | 71.7%Eisenhower4,324 | 1.6%Andrews98 | 6,027 | ||
| R | 26.7%Stevenson1,591 | 73.1%Eisenhower4,350 | 0.2%Hallinan9 | 5,950 | ||
| R | 32.4%Truman1,680 | 62.1%Dewey3,219 | 5.5%Thurmond283 | 5,182 | ||
| R | 36.0%Roosevelt2,104 | 63.6%Dewey3,714 | 0.4%Thomas21 | 5,839 | ||
| R | 46.3%Roosevelt2,569 | 52.7%Willkie2,922 | 1.0%Thomas53 | 5,544 | ||
| D | 50.3%Roosevelt2,916 | 48.9%Landon2,834 | 0.8%Lemke44 | 5,794 | ||
| D | 53.8%Roosevelt2,750 | 43.0%Hoover2,194 | 3.2%Thomas163 | 5,107 | ||
| R | 26.8%Smith1,402 | 73.2%Hoover3,822 | 0.0% | 5,224 | ||
| D | 49.4%Davis2,040 | 48.0%Coolidge1,982 | 2.7%La Follette110 | 4,132 | ||
| R | 45.1%Cox2,068 | 53.7%Harding2,464 | 1.2%Debs56 | 4,588 | ||
| D | 54.8%Wilson1,650 | 43.9%Hughes1,322 | 1.3%Benson40 | 3,012 | ||
| D | 55.2%Wilson1,761 | 29.4%Taft937 | 15.4%Roosevelt493 | 3,191 | ||
| D | 50.7%Bryan1,736 | 46.1%Taft1,580 | 3.2%Debs111 | 3,427 | ||
| D | 51.1%Parker1,604 | 46.0%Roosevelt1,441 | 2.9%Debs91 | 3,136 | ||
| D | 51.6%Bryan2,852 | 46.5%McKinley2,572 | 1.9%Woolley103 | 5,527 | ||
| R | 45.1%Bryan2,998 | 53.0%McKinley3,524 | 1.9%Palmer127 | 6,649 | ||
| D | 52.8%Cleveland3,293 | 43.7%Harrison2,724 | 3.5%Weaver219 | 6,236 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +9.1% |
| 1896 | −7.9% |
| 1900 | +5.1% |
| 1904 | +5.2% |
| 1908 | +4.6% |
| 1912 | +25.8% |
| 1916 | +10.9% |
| 1920 | −8.6% |
| 1924 | +1.4% |
| 1928 | −46.3% |
| 1932 | +10.9% |
| 1936 | +1.4% |
| 1940 | −6.4% |
| 1944 | −27.6% |
| 1948 | −29.7% |
| 1952 | −46.4% |
| 1956 | −45.1% |
| 1960 | −40.8% |
| 1964 | −9.8% |
| 1968 | −48.4% |
| 1972 | −56.6% |
| 1976 | −28.0% |
| 1980 | −34.2% |
| 1984 | −52.0% |
| 1988 | −46.7% |
| 1992 | −35.4% |
| 1996 | −37.6% |
| 2000 | −48.5% |
| 2004 | −49.5% |
| 2008 | −36.0% |
| 2012 | −40.5% |
| 2016 | −44.3% |
| 2020 | −40.4% |
| 2024 | −36.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 49,617 |
| 2018 | 50,559 |
| 2020 | 54,711 |
| 2022 | 56,551 |
| 2024 | 59,652 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Rockingham County's heavily rural, agricultural character — anchored by Harrisonburg's edge — produces Republican presidential margins exceeding 37 points, placing it among the most reliably one-sided counties in a otherwise competitive state.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 25.8 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 56.6 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.6 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 36.8 points.
A population of 85,600, a 84% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $80,693 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Rankin County and Hancock County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Rockingham County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Rockingham County, Virginia voted Republican by 36.8 points (R+36.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 48,853 votes cast, 15,035 went Democratic and 33,033 went Republican.
When did Rockingham County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Rockingham County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1936.
How many people live in Rockingham County, Virginia?
Rockingham County, Virginia has a population of 85,600 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Rockingham County, Virginia?
Median household income in Rockingham County, Virginia is $80,693 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Rockingham County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Rockingham County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 9 went Democratic and 25 went Republican.