Covington city, Virginia
AkashicCovington city, VATrumpR+33.2
2024 precinct map of Covington cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Covington 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 | 66.2% | 1,642 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 33.0% | 818 |
| Claudia De La CruzIndependent | 0.3% | 7 |
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10 precincts · 2,480 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1960–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 33.0%Harris818 | 66.2%Trump1,642 | 0.3%La Cruz7 | 2,480 | ||
| R | 37.0%Biden964 | 60.7%Trump1,580 | 1.9%Jorgensen50 | 2,603 | ||
| R | 38.4%Clinton914 | 56.6%Trump1,349 | 3.1%Johnson73 | 2,382 | ||
| D | 56.6%Obama1,319 | 41.8%Romney975 | 1.5%Johnson36 | 2,330 | ||
| D | 55.4%Obama1,304 | 43.3%McCain1,020 | 1.3%Nader30 | 2,354 | ||
| D | 51.2%Kerry1,179 | 48.0%Bush1,104 | 0.8%Badnarik18 | 2,301 | ||
| D | 52.8%Gore1,168 | 43.6%Bush966 | 1.1%Nader24 | 2,214 | ||
| D | 56.8%Clinton1,394 | 31.1%Dole763 | 10.4%Perot255 | 2,453 | ||
| D | 50.3%Clinton1,442 | 34.7%Bush995 | 14.0%Perot402 | 2,869 | ||
| D | 53.8%Dukakis1,567 | 43.7%Bush1,274 | 2.5%Fulani74 | 2,915 | ||
| R | 44.0%Mondale1,391 | 54.5%Reagan1,722 | 1.5%Larouche49 | 3,162 | ||
| D | 57.6%Carter1,813 | 37.7%Reagan1,187 | 4.8%Anderson150 | 3,150 | ||
| D | 57.5%Carter1,820 | 37.1%Ford1,173 | 5.4%Camejo172 | 3,165 | ||
| R | 27.9%McGovern7,289 | 68.0%Nixon17,722 | 4.1%Schmitz1,069 | 26,080 | ||
| R | 33.2%Humphrey1,195 | 43.1%Nixon1,551 | 23.6%Wallace849 | 3,595 | ||
| D | 51.2%Johnson9,532 | 48.5%Goldwater9,038 | 0.3%Hass51 | 18,621 | ||
| D | 51.9%Kennedy1,558 | 47.9%Nixon1,436 | 0.2%Byrd7 | 3,001 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1960–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1960 | +4.1% |
| 1964 | +2.7% |
| 1968 | −9.9% |
| 1972 | −40.0% |
| 1976 | +20.4% |
| 1980 | +19.9% |
| 1984 | −10.5% |
| 1988 | +10.1% |
| 1992 | +15.6% |
| 1996 | +25.7% |
| 2000 | +9.1% |
| 2004 | +3.3% |
| 2008 | +12.1% |
| 2012 | +14.8% |
| 2016 | −18.3% |
| 2020 | −23.7% |
| 2024 | −33.2% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3,723 |
| 2018 | 3,640 |
| 2020 | 3,753 |
| 2022 | 3,879 |
| 2024 | 3,871 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Covington, one of Virginia's smallest independent cities, sits in the Allegheny Highlands and has voted Republican by double-digit margins in every recent presidential cycle, reaching R+33.3 in 2024.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 25.7 points in 1996 and a Republican high of 40.0 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 9.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 33.2 points.
A population of 5,680, a 79% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $41,944 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Mercer County and Ashtabula County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Covington city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Covington city, Virginia voted Republican by 33.2 points (R+33.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,480 votes cast, 818 went Democratic and 1,642 went Republican.
When did Covington city, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Covington city, Virginia voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Covington city, Virginia?
Covington city, Virginia has a population of 5,680 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Covington city, Virginia?
Median household income in Covington city, Virginia is $41,944 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Covington city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Covington city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 11 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.