Emporia city, Virginia
AkashicEmporia city, VAHarrisD+31.0
2024 precinct map of Emporia cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Emporia 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 | 65.1% | 1,419 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 34.1% | 744 |
| Jill SteinOther | 0.3% | 6 |
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14 precincts · 2,179 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1964–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 65.1%Harris1,419 | 34.1%Trump744 | 0.3%Stein6 | 2,179 | ||
| D | 67.7%Biden1,612 | 31.7%Trump754 | 0.5%Jorgensen13 | 2,381 | ||
| D | 64.7%Clinton1,530 | 33.3%Trump789 | 1.1%Johnson26 | 2,366 | ||
| D | 66.5%Obama1,793 | 32.9%Romney886 | 0.6%Johnson17 | 2,696 | ||
| D | 65.0%Obama1,702 | 34.3%McCain897 | 0.7%Nader18 | 2,617 | ||
| D | 56.1%Kerry1,247 | 43.7%Bush970 | 0.2%Badnarik4 | 2,221 | ||
| D | 53.7%Gore1,116 | 45.1%Bush938 | 0.8%Nader17 | 2,080 | ||
| D | 53.7%Clinton1,103 | 40.7%Dole835 | 4.8%Perot98 | 2,054 | ||
| R | 45.2%Clinton1,048 | 47.2%Bush1,094 | 6.8%Perot157 | 2,319 | ||
| R | 42.9%Dukakis977 | 56.6%Bush1,289 | 0.5%Fulani11 | 2,277 | ||
| R | 38.8%Mondale807 | 60.3%Reagan1,252 | 0.9%Larouche19 | 2,078 | ||
| R | 45.0%Carter855 | 51.9%Reagan988 | 3.1%Anderson59 | 1,902 | ||
| R | 44.5%Carter899 | 52.2%Ford1,055 | 3.3%Camejo66 | 2,020 | ||
| R | 31.6%McGovern948 | 63.7%Nixon1,910 | 4.7%Schmitz140 | 2,998 | ||
| R | 30.0%Humphrey657 | 37.1%Nixon812 | 33.0%Wallace722 | 2,191 | ||
| D | 64.1%Johnson2,055 | 35.8%Goldwater1,149 | 0.1%Hass2 | 3,206 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1964–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1964 | +28.3% |
| 1968 | −7.1% |
| 1972 | −32.1% |
| 1976 | −7.7% |
| 1980 | −7.0% |
| 1984 | −21.4% |
| 1988 | −13.7% |
| 1992 | −2.0% |
| 1996 | +13.0% |
| 2000 | +8.6% |
| 2004 | +12.5% |
| 2008 | +30.8% |
| 2012 | +33.6% |
| 2016 | +31.3% |
| 2020 | +36.0% |
| 2024 | +31.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3,889 |
| 2018 | 3,806 |
| 2020 | 3,873 |
| 2022 | 4,019 |
| 2024 | 4,032 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Emporia, an independent city of roughly 5,600 on the Meherrin River, has delivered Democratic presidential margins exceeding 30 points in recent cycles, reflecting the heavily Black electorate that makes up a majority of its population.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 36.0 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 32.1 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 31.0 points.
A population of 5,547, a 18% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $51,899 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hinds County and Richmond County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Emporia city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Emporia city, Virginia voted Democratic by 31.0 points (D+31.0), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,179 votes cast, 1,419 went Democratic and 744 went Republican.
When did Emporia city, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Emporia city, Virginia voted Republican was 1992.
How many people live in Emporia city, Virginia?
Emporia city, Virginia has a population of 5,547 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Emporia city, Virginia?
Median household income in Emporia city, Virginia is $51,899 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Emporia city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Emporia city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 9 went Democratic and 7 went Republican.