Russell County, Virginia
AkashicRussell County, VATrumpR+67.4
2024 precinct map of Russell CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Russell 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 | 83.4% | 11,303 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 16.0% | 2,172 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.2% | 24 |
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30 precincts · 13,547 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 | 16.0%Harris2,172 | 83.4%Trump11,303 | 0.2%Oliver24 | 13,547 | ||
| R | 17.7%Biden2,373 | 81.3%Trump10,879 | 0.9%Jorgensen116 | 13,386 | ||
| R | 19.0%Clinton2,330 | 77.7%Trump9,521 | 1.6%Johnson190 | 12,246 | ||
| R | 30.8%Obama3,718 | 67.7%Romney8,180 | 1.6%Johnson190 | 12,088 | ||
| R | 42.9%Obama4,932 | 55.6%McCain6,389 | 1.5%Nader173 | 11,494 | ||
| R | 45.2%Kerry5,167 | 53.2%Bush6,077 | 1.6%Badnarik179 | 11,423 | ||
| D | 50.4%Gore5,442 | 46.9%Bush5,065 | 0.9%Nader102 | 10,792 | ||
| D | 53.7%Clinton5,437 | 36.6%Dole3,706 | 8.5%Perot862 | 10,128 | ||
| D | 56.4%Clinton6,480 | 33.9%Bush3,891 | 8.3%Perot958 | 11,484 | ||
| D | 57.9%Dukakis6,222 | 40.7%Bush4,374 | 1.5%Fulani157 | 10,753 | ||
| D | 53.7%Mondale6,760 | 45.5%Reagan5,738 | 0.8%Larouche101 | 12,599 | ||
| D | 53.0%Carter5,764 | 43.9%Reagan4,778 | 3.1%Anderson332 | 10,874 | ||
| D | 56.4%Carter6,014 | 40.2%Ford4,287 | 3.4%Camejo366 | 10,667 | ||
| R | 23.6%McGovern956 | 74.3%Nixon3,009 | 2.1%Schmitz86 | 4,051 | ||
| R | 40.1%Humphrey3,554 | 43.5%Nixon3,858 | 16.5%Wallace1,460 | 8,872 | ||
| D | 54.1%Johnson2,599 | 45.8%Goldwater2,200 | 0.1%Hass7 | 4,806 | ||
| D | 53.3%Kennedy3,496 | 46.4%Nixon3,044 | 0.2%Byrd14 | 6,554 | ||
| D | 50.4%Stevenson3,641 | 49.1%Eisenhower3,550 | 0.5%Andrews33 | 7,224 | ||
| D | 52.4%Stevenson3,253 | 47.3%Eisenhower2,937 | 0.3%Hallinan16 | 6,206 | ||
| D | 51.3%Truman2,689 | 46.7%Dewey2,447 | 2.0%Thurmond107 | 5,243 | ||
| D | 55.0%Roosevelt2,945 | 44.6%Dewey2,385 | 0.4%Thomas20 | 5,350 | ||
| D | 59.8%Roosevelt3,109 | 40.0%Willkie2,080 | 0.2%Thomas11 | 5,200 | ||
| D | 66.0%Roosevelt3,143 | 33.6%Landon1,599 | 0.4%Lemke18 | 4,760 | ||
| D | 70.1%Roosevelt3,274 | 29.7%Hoover1,386 | 0.2%Thomas11 | 4,671 | ||
| D | 55.6%Smith2,511 | 44.4%Hoover2,006 | 0.0% | 4,517 | ||
| D | 57.0%Davis2,554 | 41.3%Coolidge1,848 | 1.7%La Follette76 | 4,478 | ||
| R | 49.0%Cox1,704 | 50.9%Harding1,772 | 0.1%Debs5 | 3,481 | ||
| D | 52.5%Wilson1,570 | 47.1%Hughes1,410 | 0.4%Benson11 | 2,991 | ||
| D | 51.5%Wilson1,298 | 23.3%Taft588 | 25.1%Roosevelt633 | 2,519 | ||
| R | 41.1%Bryan827 | 58.3%Taft1,173 | 0.6%Debs12 | 2,012 | ||
| R | 41.3%Parker987 | 58.4%Roosevelt1,396 | 0.4%Debs9 | 2,392 | ||
| D | 58.6%Bryan1,956 | 41.2%McKinley1,377 | 0.2%Woolley6 | 3,339 | ||
| D | 50.7%Bryan1,530 | 48.9%McKinley1,475 | 0.4%Palmer13 | 3,018 | ||
| D | 60.2%Cleveland1,659 | 27.3%Harrison752 | 12.5%Weaver345 | 2,756 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +32.9% |
| 1896 | +1.8% |
| 1900 | +17.3% |
| 1904 | −17.1% |
| 1908 | −17.2% |
| 1912 | +28.2% |
| 1916 | +5.3% |
| 1920 | −2.0% |
| 1924 | +15.8% |
| 1928 | +11.2% |
| 1932 | +40.4% |
| 1936 | +32.4% |
| 1940 | +19.8% |
| 1944 | +10.5% |
| 1948 | +4.6% |
| 1952 | +5.1% |
| 1956 | +1.3% |
| 1960 | +6.9% |
| 1964 | +8.3% |
| 1968 | −3.4% |
| 1972 | −50.7% |
| 1976 | +16.2% |
| 1980 | +9.1% |
| 1984 | +8.1% |
| 1988 | +17.2% |
| 1992 | +22.5% |
| 1996 | +17.1% |
| 2000 | +3.5% |
| 2004 | −8.0% |
| 2008 | −12.7% |
| 2012 | −36.9% |
| 2016 | −58.7% |
| 2020 | −63.5% |
| 2024 | −67.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 18,827 |
| 2018 | 18,460 |
| 2020 | 18,974 |
| 2022 | 19,175 |
| 2024 | 19,494 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Russell County in southwest Virginia's coalfield region delivered an R+67.5 margin in 2024, reflecting a long-running realignment in Appalachian communities where economic shifts away from coal mining have reshaped voter identity over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 40.4 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 67.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 67.4 points.
A population of 25,538, a 97% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $50,012 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Summers County and Pike County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Russell County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Russell County, Virginia voted Republican by 67.4 points (R+67.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 13,547 votes cast, 2,172 went Democratic and 11,303 went Republican.
When did Russell County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Russell County, Virginia voted Democratic was 2000.
How many people live in Russell County, Virginia?
Russell County, Virginia has a population of 25,538 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Russell County, Virginia?
Median household income in Russell County, Virginia is $50,012 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Russell County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Russell County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 23 went Democratic and 11 went Republican.