Colonial Heights city, Virginia
AkashicColonial Heights city, VATrumpR+32.4
2024 precinct map of Colonial Heights cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Colonial Heights 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
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 65.6% | 5,883 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 33.3% | 2,982 |
| Jill SteinOther | 0.3% | 25 |
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10 precincts · 8,964 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1952–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 33.3%Harris2,982 | 65.6%Trump5,883 | 0.3%Stein25 | 8,964 | ||
| R | 32.5%Biden2,972 | 65.7%Trump6,007 | 1.5%Jorgensen135 | 9,146 | ||
| R | 28.0%Clinton2,367 | 67.2%Trump5,681 | 2.9%Johnson247 | 8,457 | ||
| R | 29.5%Obama2,544 | 68.9%Romney5,941 | 1.6%Johnson139 | 8,624 | ||
| R | 29.0%Obama2,562 | 69.6%McCain6,161 | 1.4%Nader126 | 8,849 | ||
| R | 25.0%Kerry2,061 | 74.5%Bush6,129 | 0.5%Badnarik41 | 8,231 | ||
| R | 27.0%Gore2,100 | 70.9%Bush5,519 | 1.6%Nader123 | 7,782 | ||
| R | 25.6%Clinton1,782 | 66.6%Dole4,632 | 7.5%Perot518 | 6,953 | ||
| R | 20.5%Clinton1,721 | 63.1%Bush5,298 | 15.6%Perot1,312 | 8,400 | ||
| R | 20.7%Dukakis1,581 | 78.6%Bush6,001 | 0.7%Fulani56 | 7,638 | ||
| R | 16.0%Mondale1,218 | 83.7%Reagan6,387 | 0.3%Larouche25 | 7,630 | ||
| R | 24.0%Carter1,692 | 71.0%Reagan5,012 | 5.1%Anderson359 | 7,063 | ||
| R | 34.7%Carter2,409 | 61.9%Ford4,291 | 3.4%Camejo234 | 6,934 | ||
| R | 39.2%McGovern5,240 | 59.4%Nixon7,935 | 1.3%Schmitz178 | 13,353 | ||
| R | 12.0%Humphrey650 | 49.0%Nixon2,650 | 39.0%Wallace2,113 | 5,413 | ||
| D | 53.6%Johnson5,205 | 45.5%Goldwater4,415 | 0.9%Hass84 | 9,704 | ||
| R | 46.4%Kennedy1,198 | 53.2%Nixon1,372 | 0.4%Byrd11 | 2,581 | ||
| R | 44.0%Stevenson956 | 47.7%Eisenhower1,037 | 8.2%Andrews179 | 2,172 | ||
| R | 48.2%Stevenson835 | 51.7%Eisenhower896 | 0.1%Hallinan1 | 1,732 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1952–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1952 | −3.5% |
| 1956 | −3.7% |
| 1960 | −6.7% |
| 1964 | +8.1% |
| 1968 | −36.9% |
| 1972 | −20.2% |
| 1976 | −27.1% |
| 1980 | −47.0% |
| 1984 | −67.7% |
| 1988 | −57.9% |
| 1992 | −42.6% |
| 1996 | −41.0% |
| 2000 | −43.9% |
| 2004 | −49.4% |
| 2008 | −40.7% |
| 2012 | −39.4% |
| 2016 | −39.2% |
| 2020 | −33.2% |
| 2024 | −32.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 12,466 |
| 2018 | 12,308 |
| 2020 | 12,755 |
| 2022 | 12,996 |
| 2024 | 13,307 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Colonial Heights, one of Virginia's 38 independent cities, sits along the Appomattox River just south of Petersburg and has backed Republican presidential candidates by double digits in every cycle this century, with its 2024 margin reaching 32.5 points.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 8.1 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 67.7 points in 1984. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 0.8 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 32.4 points.
A population of 18,352, a 65% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $76,505 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hanover County and Lexington County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Colonial Heights city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Colonial Heights city, Virginia voted Republican by 32.4 points (R+32.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 8,964 votes cast, 2,982 went Democratic and 5,883 went Republican.
When did Colonial Heights city, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Colonial Heights city, Virginia voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Colonial Heights city, Virginia?
Colonial Heights city, Virginia has a population of 18,352 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Colonial Heights city, Virginia?
Median household income in Colonial Heights city, Virginia is $76,505 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Colonial Heights city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Colonial Heights city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 18 went Republican.