Washington County, Virginia
AkashicWashington County, VATrumpR+53.1
2024 precinct map of Washington CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Washington 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 | 76.1% | 22,455 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 22.9% | 6,772 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 90 |
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38 precincts · 29,518 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 | 22.9%Harris6,772 | 76.1%Trump22,455 | 0.3%Oliver90 | 29,518 | ||
| R | 23.1%Biden6,617 | 75.6%Trump21,679 | 1.1%Jorgensen304 | 28,685 | ||
| R | 21.5%Clinton5,553 | 74.8%Trump19,320 | 2.1%Johnson537 | 25,846 | ||
| R | 27.6%Obama7,076 | 70.8%Romney18,141 | 1.6%Johnson415 | 25,632 | ||
| R | 32.9%Obama8,063 | 65.6%McCain16,077 | 1.5%Nader360 | 24,500 | ||
| R | 32.6%Kerry7,339 | 65.5%Bush14,749 | 1.9%Badnarik426 | 22,514 | ||
| R | 37.3%Gore7,549 | 59.7%Bush12,064 | 1.4%Nader288 | 20,222 | ||
| R | 38.2%Clinton6,939 | 50.1%Dole9,098 | 9.1%Perot1,654 | 18,169 | ||
| R | 38.3%Clinton7,269 | 48.2%Bush9,150 | 12.0%Perot2,288 | 18,995 | ||
| R | 34.4%Dukakis5,819 | 63.4%Bush10,722 | 2.1%Fulani358 | 16,899 | ||
| R | 31.3%Mondale5,573 | 68.1%Reagan12,132 | 0.7%Larouche121 | 17,826 | ||
| R | 41.0%Carter6,390 | 53.9%Reagan8,402 | 5.2%Anderson805 | 15,597 | ||
| R | 46.7%Carter6,547 | 49.0%Ford6,865 | 4.3%Camejo603 | 14,015 | ||
| R | 29.8%McGovern3,181 | 67.8%Nixon7,233 | 2.4%Schmitz253 | 10,667 | ||
| R | 24.9%Humphrey3,243 | 51.2%Nixon6,665 | 24.0%Wallace3,121 | 13,029 | ||
| D | 64.6%Johnson6,081 | 34.3%Goldwater3,231 | 1.1%Hass105 | 9,417 | ||
| R | 45.9%Kennedy3,833 | 53.6%Nixon4,473 | 0.5%Byrd41 | 8,347 | ||
| R | 43.0%Stevenson3,547 | 56.4%Eisenhower4,651 | 0.6%Andrews52 | 8,250 | ||
| R | 42.1%Stevenson2,778 | 57.7%Eisenhower3,810 | 0.2%Hallinan11 | 6,599 | ||
| R | 44.1%Truman2,510 | 52.2%Dewey2,972 | 3.7%Thurmond211 | 5,693 | ||
| D | 50.3%Roosevelt2,849 | 49.3%Dewey2,792 | 0.4%Thomas23 | 5,664 | ||
| D | 54.3%Roosevelt3,245 | 45.1%Willkie2,697 | 0.6%Thomas34 | 5,976 | ||
| D | 55.8%Roosevelt2,595 | 44.0%Landon2,047 | 0.3%Lemke12 | 4,654 | ||
| D | 60.2%Roosevelt2,784 | 38.3%Hoover1,774 | 1.5%Thomas69 | 4,627 | ||
| R | 43.6%Smith2,666 | 56.4%Hoover3,449 | 0.0% | 6,115 | ||
| D | 51.2%Davis3,083 | 47.3%Coolidge2,848 | 1.5%La Follette90 | 6,021 | ||
| R | 45.6%Cox2,251 | 54.1%Harding2,672 | 0.2%Debs12 | 4,935 | ||
| D | 51.9%Wilson1,863 | 47.8%Hughes1,717 | 0.3%Benson9 | 3,589 | ||
| D | 51.9%Wilson1,721 | 17.8%Taft590 | 30.3%Roosevelt1,004 | 3,315 | ||
| R | 46.9%Bryan1,558 | 52.4%Taft1,741 | 0.7%Debs22 | 3,321 | ||
| R | 41.6%Parker1,344 | 58.0%Roosevelt1,872 | 0.4%Debs13 | 3,229 | ||
| R | 47.7%Bryan2,291 | 52.1%McKinley2,498 | 0.2%Woolley10 | 4,799 | ||
| R | 46.7%Bryan2,374 | 52.5%McKinley2,669 | 0.7%Palmer36 | 5,079 | ||
| D | 58.4%Cleveland2,783 | 37.2%Harrison1,774 | 4.3%Weaver207 | 4,764 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +21.2% |
| 1896 | −5.8% |
| 1900 | −4.3% |
| 1904 | −16.4% |
| 1908 | −5.5% |
| 1912 | +34.1% |
| 1916 | +4.1% |
| 1920 | −8.5% |
| 1924 | +3.9% |
| 1928 | −12.8% |
| 1932 | +21.8% |
| 1936 | +11.8% |
| 1940 | +9.2% |
| 1944 | +1.0% |
| 1948 | −8.1% |
| 1952 | −15.6% |
| 1956 | −13.4% |
| 1960 | −7.7% |
| 1964 | +30.3% |
| 1968 | −26.3% |
| 1972 | −38.0% |
| 1976 | −2.3% |
| 1980 | −12.9% |
| 1984 | −36.8% |
| 1988 | −29.0% |
| 1992 | −9.9% |
| 1996 | −11.9% |
| 2000 | −22.3% |
| 2004 | −32.9% |
| 2008 | −32.7% |
| 2012 | −43.2% |
| 2016 | −53.3% |
| 2020 | −52.5% |
| 2024 | −53.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 37,011 |
| 2018 | 36,499 |
| 2020 | 38,392 |
| 2022 | 39,251 |
| 2024 | 40,668 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Washington County sits in Virginia's far southwest, where rugged terrain and a rural economy have anchored Republican margins above 50 points in recent presidential cycles. Its small cities and coal-era heritage shape a distinctly different electorate from the state's populous northeast corridor.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 34.1 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 53.3 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 0.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 53.1 points.
A population of 53,926, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $64,552 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Miller County and Jefferson County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Washington County, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Washington County, Virginia voted Republican by 53.1 points (R+53.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 29,518 votes cast, 6,772 went Democratic and 22,455 went Republican.
When did Washington County, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Washington County, Virginia voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Washington County, Virginia?
Washington County, Virginia has a population of 53,926 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Washington County, Virginia?
Median household income in Washington County, Virginia is $64,552 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Washington County, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Washington County, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 9 went Democratic and 25 went Republican.