Charlottesville city, Virginia
AkashicCharlottesville city, VAHarrisD+68.3
2024 precinct map of Charlottesville cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Charlottesville city, 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 | 82.9% | 19,435 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 14.6% | 3,428 |
| Jill SteinOther | 0.9% | 207 |
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18 precincts · 23,434 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 | 82.9%Harris19,435 | 14.6%Trump3,428 | 0.9%Stein207 | 23,434 | ||
| D | 85.5%Biden20,696 | 12.8%Trump3,094 | 1.3%Jorgensen311 | 24,205 | ||
| D | 79.7%Clinton17,901 | 13.2%Trump2,960 | 3.5%Johnson785 | 22,467 | ||
| D | 75.7%Obama16,510 | 22.2%Romney4,844 | 2.0%Johnson443 | 21,797 | ||
| D | 78.4%Obama15,705 | 20.3%McCain4,078 | 1.3%Nader261 | 20,044 | ||
| D | 71.8%Kerry11,088 | 27.0%Bush4,172 | 1.2%Badnarik190 | 15,450 | ||
| D | 58.7%Gore7,762 | 30.5%Bush4,034 | 9.0%Nader1,196 | 13,224 | ||
| D | 61.9%Clinton7,916 | 32.0%Dole4,091 | 4.4%Perot565 | 12,789 | ||
| D | 58.3%Clinton8,685 | 31.6%Bush4,705 | 9.4%Perot1,397 | 14,899 | ||
| D | 56.2%Dukakis7,671 | 42.6%Bush5,817 | 1.2%Fulani164 | 13,652 | ||
| D | 51.1%Mondale7,317 | 48.6%Reagan6,947 | 0.3%Larouche42 | 14,306 | ||
| D | 47.2%Carter6,866 | 40.6%Reagan5,907 | 12.3%Anderson1,789 | 14,562 | ||
| D | 49.4%Carter6,846 | 48.1%Ford6,673 | 2.5%Camejo350 | 13,869 | ||
| R | 29.7%McGovern1,157 | 68.5%Nixon2,665 | 1.8%Schmitz71 | 3,893 | ||
| R | 33.8%Humphrey3,831 | 49.4%Nixon5,601 | 16.8%Wallace1,903 | 11,335 | ||
| D | 65.2%Johnson2,429 | 34.6%Goldwater1,289 | 0.1%Hass5 | 3,723 | ||
| R | 43.7%Kennedy2,894 | 55.1%Nixon3,651 | 1.3%Byrd83 | 6,628 | ||
| R | 29.6%Stevenson1,783 | 62.2%Eisenhower3,746 | 8.2%Andrews494 | 6,023 | ||
| R | 39.7%Stevenson2,174 | 60.1%Eisenhower3,292 | 0.1%Hallinan8 | 5,474 | ||
| D | 45.4%Truman1,527 | 42.1%Dewey1,419 | 12.5%Thurmond421 | 3,367 | ||
| D | 67.2%Roosevelt2,188 | 32.4%Dewey1,055 | 0.4%Thomas12 | 3,255 | ||
| D | 69.9%Roosevelt1,759 | 29.5%Willkie743 | 0.5%Thomas13 | 2,515 | ||
| D | 80.0%Roosevelt1,393 | 19.2%Landon335 | 0.8%Lemke14 | 1,742 | ||
| D | 75.5%Roosevelt1,287 | 24.0%Hoover409 | 0.5%Thomas8 | 1,704 | ||
| D | 58.4%Smith992 | 41.6%Hoover708 | 0.0% | 1,700 | ||
| D | 71.6%Davis831 | 18.8%Coolidge218 | 9.6%La Follette111 | 1,160 | ||
| D | 74.0%Cox1,041 | 24.9%Harding351 | 1.1%Debs15 | 1,407 | ||
| D | 83.6%Wilson618 | 15.8%Hughes117 | 0.5%Benson4 | 739 | ||
| D | 87.0%Wilson454 | 7.5%Taft39 | 5.6%Roosevelt29 | 522 | ||
| D | 82.6%Bryan428 | 15.8%Taft82 | 1.5%Debs8 | 518 | ||
| D | 83.5%Parker391 | 15.2%Roosevelt71 | 1.3%Debs6 | 468 | ||
| D | 66.2%Bryan731 | 32.7%McKinley361 | 1.2%Woolley13 | 1,105 | ||
| D | 67.3%Bryan801 | 31.2%McKinley371 | 1.5%Palmer18 | 1,190 | ||
| D | 74.4%Cleveland889 | 24.8%Harrison296 | 0.8%Weaver10 | 1,195 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +49.6% |
| 1896 | +36.1% |
| 1900 | +33.5% |
| 1904 | +68.4% |
| 1908 | +66.8% |
| 1912 | +79.5% |
| 1916 | +67.8% |
| 1920 | +49.0% |
| 1924 | +52.8% |
| 1928 | +16.7% |
| 1932 | +51.5% |
| 1936 | +60.7% |
| 1940 | +40.4% |
| 1944 | +34.8% |
| 1948 | +3.2% |
| 1952 | −20.4% |
| 1956 | −32.6% |
| 1960 | −11.4% |
| 1964 | +30.6% |
| 1968 | −15.6% |
| 1972 | −38.7% |
| 1976 | +1.2% |
| 1980 | +6.6% |
| 1984 | +2.6% |
| 1988 | +13.6% |
| 1992 | +26.7% |
| 1996 | +29.9% |
| 2000 | +28.2% |
| 2004 | +44.8% |
| 2008 | +58.0% |
| 2012 | +53.5% |
| 2016 | +66.5% |
| 2020 | +72.7% |
| 2024 | +68.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 35,725 |
| 2018 | 33,742 |
| 2020 | 34,960 |
| 2022 | 34,046 |
| 2024 | 35,763 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Home to the University of Virginia, Charlottesville delivers Democratic margins exceeding 68 points — among the widest of any jurisdiction in the state — driven by a dense concentration of students, faculty, and highly educated professional residents.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 79.5 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 38.7 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 68.3 points.
A population of 45,437, a 64% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $74,824 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Durham County and King County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Charlottesville city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Charlottesville city, Virginia voted Democratic by 68.3 points (D+68.3), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 23,434 votes cast, 19,435 went Democratic and 3,428 went Republican.
When did Charlottesville city, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Charlottesville city, Virginia voted Republican was 1972.
How many people live in Charlottesville city, Virginia?
Charlottesville city, Virginia has a population of 45,437 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Charlottesville city, Virginia?
Median household income in Charlottesville city, Virginia is $74,824 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Charlottesville city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Charlottesville city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 29 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.