Sussex County, Virginia
AkashicSussex County, VAHarrisD+4.4
2024 precinct map of Sussex CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Sussex 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
| Kamala Harris ✓Democratic | 51.8% | 2,539 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 47.4% | 2,322 |
| Jill SteinOther | 0.2% | 11 |
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21 precincts · 4,900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 51.8%Harris2,539 | 47.4%Trump2,322 | 0.2%Stein11 | 4,900 | ||
| D | 55.6%Biden2,827 | 43.6%Trump2,219 | 0.7%Jorgensen35 | 5,088 | ||
| D | 57.1%Clinton2,879 | 40.7%Trump2,055 | 1.2%Johnson63 | 5,044 | ||
| D | 61.7%Obama3,358 | 37.2%Romney2,021 | 1.1%Johnson61 | 5,440 | ||
| D | 61.6%Obama3,301 | 37.8%McCain2,026 | 0.7%Nader36 | 5,363 | ||
| D | 55.7%Kerry2,420 | 43.5%Bush1,890 | 0.8%Badnarik35 | 4,345 | ||
| D | 51.4%Gore2,006 | 44.7%Bush1,745 | 1.0%Nader41 | 3,906 | ||
| D | 55.1%Clinton2,089 | 36.3%Dole1,378 | 6.8%Perot256 | 3,792 | ||
| D | 51.6%Clinton2,193 | 35.9%Bush1,527 | 10.5%Perot446 | 4,253 | ||
| D | 50.3%Dukakis1,958 | 46.8%Bush1,822 | 3.0%Fulani116 | 3,896 | ||
| D | 50.9%Mondale2,408 | 46.1%Reagan2,183 | 3.0%Larouche140 | 4,731 | ||
| D | 57.3%Carter2,447 | 38.9%Reagan1,664 | 3.8%Anderson162 | 4,273 | ||
| D | 61.0%Carter2,497 | 33.2%Ford1,360 | 5.8%Camejo237 | 4,094 | ||
| R | 26.4%McGovern1,901 | 72.4%Nixon5,222 | 1.3%Schmitz91 | 7,214 | ||
| D | 40.6%Humphrey1,541 | 29.1%Nixon1,105 | 30.3%Wallace1,148 | 3,794 | ||
| D | 56.6%Johnson2,469 | 43.3%Goldwater1,888 | 0.2%Hass7 | 4,364 | ||
| D | 62.9%Kennedy1,253 | 35.8%Nixon713 | 1.4%Byrd27 | 1,993 | ||
| D | 42.6%Stevenson851 | 39.3%Eisenhower785 | 18.1%Andrews361 | 1,997 | ||
| D | 51.6%Stevenson956 | 48.0%Eisenhower888 | 0.4%Hallinan7 | 1,851 | ||
| D | 50.3%Truman614 | 20.0%Dewey244 | 29.7%Thurmond362 | 1,220 | ||
| D | 78.9%Roosevelt773 | 20.5%Dewey201 | 0.6%Thomas6 | 980 | ||
| D | 81.6%Roosevelt737 | 18.2%Willkie164 | 0.2%Thomas2 | 903 | ||
| D | 87.5%Roosevelt880 | 12.5%Landon126 | 0.0% | 1,006 | ||
| D | 83.4%Roosevelt688 | 14.8%Hoover122 | 1.8%Thomas15 | 825 | ||
| D | 58.7%Smith547 | 41.3%Hoover385 | 0.0% | 932 | ||
| D | 81.3%Davis607 | 17.7%Coolidge132 | 1.1%La Follette8 | 747 | ||
| D | 76.4%Cox548 | 23.2%Harding166 | 0.4%Debs3 | 717 | ||
| D | 82.8%Wilson486 | 16.4%Hughes96 | 0.9%Benson5 | 587 | ||
| D | 77.5%Wilson435 | 10.5%Taft59 | 11.9%Roosevelt67 | 561 | ||
| D | 78.2%Bryan412 | 21.8%Taft115 | 0.0% | 527 | ||
| D | 72.7%Parker253 | 26.7%Roosevelt93 | 0.6%Debs2 | 348 | ||
| D | 62.7%Bryan733 | 36.8%McKinley430 | 0.5%Woolley6 | 1,169 | ||
| D | 64.5%Bryan769 | 35.0%McKinley418 | 0.5%Palmer6 | 1,193 | ||
| R | 28.5%Cleveland291 | 62.4%Harrison638 | 9.1%Weaver93 | 1,022 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −34.0% |
| 1896 | +29.4% |
| 1900 | +25.9% |
| 1904 | +46.0% |
| 1908 | +56.4% |
| 1912 | +67.0% |
| 1916 | +66.4% |
| 1920 | +53.3% |
| 1924 | +63.6% |
| 1928 | +17.4% |
| 1932 | +68.6% |
| 1936 | +75.0% |
| 1940 | +63.5% |
| 1944 | +58.4% |
| 1948 | +30.3% |
| 1952 | +3.7% |
| 1956 | +3.3% |
| 1960 | +27.1% |
| 1964 | +13.3% |
| 1968 | +11.5% |
| 1972 | −46.0% |
| 1976 | +27.8% |
| 1980 | +18.3% |
| 1984 | +4.8% |
| 1988 | +3.5% |
| 1992 | +15.7% |
| 1996 | +18.8% |
| 2000 | +6.7% |
| 2004 | +12.2% |
| 2008 | +23.8% |
| 2012 | +24.6% |
| 2016 | +16.3% |
| 2020 | +11.9% |
| 2024 | +4.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 7,151 |
| 2018 | 6,994 |
| 2020 | 7,026 |
| 2022 | 7,128 |
| 2024 | 7,242 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Sussex is one of Virginia's least populous counties, yet its majority-Black electorate has made it a consistent Democratic-leaning outlier in a Southside region that otherwise tilts sharply Republican, with 2024's D+4.4 margin continuing that pattern.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 75.0 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 46.0 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 7.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 4.4 points.
A population of 10,765, a 41% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $63,530 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Brunswick County and Athens County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Sussex County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Sussex County, Virginia voted Democratic by 4.4 points (D+4.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 4,900 votes cast, 2,539 went Democratic and 2,322 went Republican.
When did Sussex County, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Sussex County, Virginia voted Republican was 1972.
How many people live in Sussex County, Virginia?
Sussex County, Virginia has a population of 10,765 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Sussex County, Virginia?
Median household income in Sussex County, Virginia is $63,530 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Sussex County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Sussex County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 32 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.