Scott County, Virginia
AkashicScott County, VATrumpR+70.3
2024 precinct map of Scott CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Scott 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 | 84.8% | 9,392 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 14.5% | 1,607 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 28 |
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34 precincts · 11,077 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 | 14.5%Harris1,607 | 84.8%Trump9,392 | 0.3%Oliver28 | 11,077 | ||
| R | 15.6%Biden1,692 | 83.4%Trump9,063 | 0.8%Jorgensen90 | 10,869 | ||
| R | 15.7%Clinton1,581 | 81.7%Trump8,247 | 1.4%Johnson142 | 10,100 | ||
| R | 24.0%Obama2,395 | 74.4%Romney7,439 | 1.6%Johnson158 | 9,992 | ||
| R | 27.6%Obama2,725 | 70.7%McCain6,980 | 1.7%Nader170 | 9,875 | ||
| R | 33.4%Kerry3,324 | 65.0%Bush6,479 | 1.6%Badnarik164 | 9,967 | ||
| R | 38.1%Gore3,552 | 59.3%Bush5,535 | 0.9%Nader85 | 9,335 | ||
| R | 40.2%Clinton3,449 | 47.7%Dole4,086 | 9.3%Perot798 | 8,573 | ||
| R | 41.1%Clinton3,979 | 46.6%Bush4,515 | 9.9%Perot957 | 9,690 | ||
| R | 41.2%Dukakis3,616 | 56.8%Bush4,986 | 2.1%Fulani183 | 8,785 | ||
| R | 39.8%Mondale3,904 | 59.1%Reagan5,804 | 1.2%Larouche113 | 9,821 | ||
| R | 46.0%Carter4,314 | 50.5%Reagan4,744 | 3.5%Anderson329 | 9,387 | ||
| D | 47.4%Carter4,496 | 45.4%Ford4,313 | 7.2%Camejo685 | 9,494 | ||
| R | 16.5%McGovern2,026 | 81.7%Nixon10,025 | 1.8%Schmitz224 | 12,275 | ||
| R | 31.5%Humphrey3,144 | 53.5%Nixon5,345 | 15.0%Wallace1,495 | 9,984 | ||
| D | 50.3%Johnson4,205 | 49.7%Goldwater4,155 | 0.0%Hass3 | 8,363 | ||
| R | 43.3%Kennedy3,789 | 56.5%Nixon4,936 | 0.2%Byrd19 | 8,744 | ||
| R | 41.1%Stevenson3,595 | 58.4%Eisenhower5,116 | 0.5%Andrews43 | 8,754 | ||
| R | 38.9%Stevenson2,990 | 61.1%Eisenhower4,703 | 0.0% | 7,693 | ||
| R | 42.7%Truman2,676 | 56.1%Dewey3,520 | 1.2%Thurmond76 | 6,272 | ||
| R | 48.3%Roosevelt2,888 | 51.6%Dewey3,089 | 0.1%Thomas6 | 5,983 | ||
| R | 45.3%Roosevelt2,474 | 54.6%Willkie2,982 | 0.1%Thomas8 | 5,464 | ||
| D | 50.9%Roosevelt2,122 | 49.1%Landon2,046 | 0.0% | 4,168 | ||
| D | 55.6%Roosevelt2,137 | 43.6%Hoover1,673 | 0.8%Thomas31 | 3,841 | ||
| R | 44.7%Smith2,355 | 55.3%Hoover2,916 | 0.0% | 5,271 | ||
| R | 44.3%Davis2,177 | 54.3%Coolidge2,666 | 1.4%La Follette69 | 4,912 | ||
| R | 40.5%Cox1,671 | 59.3%Harding2,449 | 0.2%Debs7 | 4,127 | ||
| R | 42.9%Wilson1,319 | 56.6%Hughes1,743 | 0.5%Benson15 | 3,077 | ||
| D | 44.3%Wilson1,311 | 18.8%Taft557 | 36.9%Roosevelt1,094 | 2,962 | ||
| R | 39.1%Bryan1,145 | 60.8%Taft1,781 | 0.1%Debs3 | 2,929 | ||
| R | 39.4%Parker1,164 | 60.0%Roosevelt1,773 | 0.6%Debs19 | 2,956 | ||
| D | 52.2%Bryan1,813 | 47.7%McKinley1,659 | 0.1%Woolley3 | 3,475 | ||
| R | 44.7%Bryan1,793 | 55.0%McKinley2,206 | 0.4%Palmer15 | 4,014 | ||
| D | 49.4%Cleveland1,746 | 40.6%Harrison1,433 | 10.0%Weaver352 | 3,531 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +8.9% |
| 1896 | −10.3% |
| 1900 | +4.4% |
| 1904 | −20.6% |
| 1908 | −21.7% |
| 1912 | +25.5% |
| 1916 | −13.8% |
| 1920 | −18.9% |
| 1924 | −10.0% |
| 1928 | −10.6% |
| 1932 | +12.1% |
| 1936 | +1.8% |
| 1940 | −9.3% |
| 1944 | −3.4% |
| 1948 | −13.5% |
| 1952 | −22.3% |
| 1956 | −17.4% |
| 1960 | −13.1% |
| 1964 | +0.6% |
| 1968 | −22.0% |
| 1972 | −65.2% |
| 1976 | +1.9% |
| 1980 | −4.6% |
| 1984 | −19.3% |
| 1988 | −15.6% |
| 1992 | −5.5% |
| 1996 | −7.4% |
| 2000 | −21.2% |
| 2004 | −31.7% |
| 2008 | −43.1% |
| 2012 | −50.5% |
| 2016 | −66.0% |
| 2020 | −67.8% |
| 2024 | −70.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 15,877 |
| 2018 | 15,007 |
| 2020 | 15,741 |
| 2022 | 16,010 |
| 2024 | 16,333 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Tucked into Virginia's coalfield corner where three states meet, Scott County delivered a 70-point Republican presidential margin in 2024, reflecting the sharp rightward realignment that has reshaped Appalachian Virginia over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 25.5 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 70.3 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 70.3 points.
A population of 21,479, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $46,349 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Itawamba County and Linn County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Scott County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Scott County, Virginia voted Republican by 70.3 points (R+70.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 11,077 votes cast, 1,607 went Democratic and 9,392 went Republican.
When did Scott County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Scott County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Scott County, Virginia?
Scott County, Virginia has a population of 21,479 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Scott County, Virginia?
Median household income in Scott County, Virginia is $46,349 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Scott County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Scott County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 7 went Democratic and 27 went Republican.