Smyth County, Virginia
AkashicSmyth County, VATrumpR+60.2
2024 precinct map of Smyth CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Smyth 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 | 79.6% | 11,521 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 19.4% | 2,805 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 39 |
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26 precincts · 14,468 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 | 19.4%Harris2,805 | 79.6%Trump11,521 | 0.3%Oliver39 | 14,468 | ||
| R | 21.3%Biden3,008 | 77.6%Trump10,963 | 0.9%Jorgensen133 | 14,136 | ||
| R | 20.7%Clinton2,665 | 75.6%Trump9,750 | 2.0%Johnson258 | 12,890 | ||
| R | 32.6%Obama4,171 | 65.6%Romney8,379 | 1.8%Johnson227 | 12,777 | ||
| R | 34.5%Obama4,239 | 63.5%McCain7,817 | 2.0%Nader246 | 12,302 | ||
| R | 33.6%Kerry4,143 | 64.2%Bush7,906 | 2.2%Badnarik270 | 12,319 | ||
| R | 41.2%Gore4,836 | 56.0%Bush6,580 | 1.1%Nader131 | 11,740 | ||
| D | 42.9%Clinton4,990 | 42.7%Dole4,966 | 12.1%Perot1,407 | 11,619 | ||
| R | 38.1%Clinton4,924 | 47.4%Bush6,128 | 12.5%Perot1,618 | 12,931 | ||
| R | 34.0%Dukakis3,989 | 63.5%Bush7,446 | 2.5%Fulani292 | 11,727 | ||
| R | 32.0%Mondale4,102 | 67.1%Reagan8,593 | 0.9%Larouche116 | 12,811 | ||
| R | 45.0%Carter5,335 | 50.9%Reagan6,033 | 4.2%Anderson493 | 11,861 | ||
| D | 49.3%Carter5,246 | 47.3%Ford5,032 | 3.4%Camejo363 | 10,641 | ||
| R | 31.9%McGovern2,474 | 66.2%Nixon5,125 | 1.9%Schmitz145 | 7,744 | ||
| R | 27.0%Humphrey2,631 | 54.3%Nixon5,297 | 18.7%Wallace1,823 | 9,751 | ||
| D | 50.9%Johnson4,720 | 48.9%Goldwater4,533 | 0.2%Hass16 | 9,269 | ||
| R | 40.1%Kennedy2,864 | 59.6%Nixon4,256 | 0.3%Byrd18 | 7,138 | ||
| R | 33.0%Stevenson2,374 | 66.2%Eisenhower4,771 | 0.8%Andrews59 | 7,204 | ||
| R | 34.7%Stevenson1,972 | 65.0%Eisenhower3,694 | 0.3%Hallinan19 | 5,685 | ||
| R | 36.3%Truman1,750 | 60.1%Dewey2,897 | 3.6%Thurmond175 | 4,822 | ||
| R | 45.3%Roosevelt2,266 | 54.5%Dewey2,726 | 0.1%Thomas7 | 4,999 | ||
| D | 53.0%Roosevelt2,420 | 46.7%Willkie2,134 | 0.4%Thomas16 | 4,570 | ||
| D | 52.9%Roosevelt2,337 | 46.8%Landon2,067 | 0.4%Lemke17 | 4,421 | ||
| D | 54.5%Roosevelt2,287 | 43.9%Hoover1,843 | 1.6%Thomas66 | 4,196 | ||
| R | 41.3%Smith1,937 | 58.7%Hoover2,751 | 0.0% | 4,688 | ||
| R | 45.7%Davis1,907 | 53.5%Coolidge2,232 | 0.8%La Follette33 | 4,172 | ||
| R | 44.4%Cox1,516 | 55.2%Harding1,883 | 0.4%Debs15 | 3,414 | ||
| R | 46.0%Wilson1,134 | 53.6%Hughes1,321 | 0.3%Benson8 | 2,463 | ||
| D | 46.1%Wilson1,022 | 27.5%Taft609 | 26.5%Roosevelt587 | 2,218 | ||
| R | 40.1%Bryan906 | 59.7%Taft1,350 | 0.2%Debs5 | 2,261 | ||
| R | 39.0%Parker848 | 60.4%Roosevelt1,312 | 0.6%Debs13 | 2,173 | ||
| R | 40.9%Bryan1,252 | 58.7%McKinley1,794 | 0.4%Woolley12 | 3,058 | ||
| R | 47.4%Bryan1,407 | 52.1%McKinley1,546 | 0.5%Palmer15 | 2,968 | ||
| D | 58.2%Cleveland1,352 | 36.2%Harrison841 | 5.6%Weaver129 | 2,322 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +22.0% |
| 1896 | −4.7% |
| 1900 | −17.7% |
| 1904 | −21.4% |
| 1908 | −19.6% |
| 1912 | +18.6% |
| 1916 | −7.6% |
| 1920 | −10.7% |
| 1924 | −7.8% |
| 1928 | −17.4% |
| 1932 | +10.6% |
| 1936 | +6.1% |
| 1940 | +6.3% |
| 1944 | −9.2% |
| 1948 | −23.8% |
| 1952 | −30.3% |
| 1956 | −33.3% |
| 1960 | −19.5% |
| 1964 | +2.0% |
| 1968 | −27.3% |
| 1972 | −34.2% |
| 1976 | +2.0% |
| 1980 | −5.9% |
| 1984 | −35.1% |
| 1988 | −29.5% |
| 1992 | −9.3% |
| 1996 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | −14.9% |
| 2004 | −30.5% |
| 2008 | −29.1% |
| 2012 | −32.9% |
| 2016 | −55.0% |
| 2020 | −56.3% |
| 2024 | −60.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 19,653 |
| 2018 | 18,947 |
| 2020 | 19,781 |
| 2022 | 20,126 |
| 2024 | 20,802 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Highlands, Smyth County delivered a 60-point Republican margin in 2024, reflecting the deep partisan shift that has reshaped southwest Virginia's rural, post-coal economy over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 22.0 points in 1892 and a Republican high of 60.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 60.2 points.
A population of 29,420, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $49,883 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Pulaski County and Monroe County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Smyth County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Smyth County, Virginia voted Republican by 60.2 points (R+60.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 14,468 votes cast, 2,805 went Democratic and 11,521 went Republican.
When did Smyth County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Smyth County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Smyth County, Virginia?
Smyth County, Virginia has a population of 29,420 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Smyth County, Virginia?
Median household income in Smyth County, Virginia is $49,883 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Smyth County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Smyth County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 8 went Democratic and 26 went Republican.