Fairfax city, Virginia
AkashicFairfax city, VAHarrisD+33.1
2024 precinct map of Fairfax cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Fairfax 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 | 64.8% | 8,797 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 31.7% | 4,302 |
| Jill SteinOther | 1.5% | 198 |
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12 precincts · 13,567 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 | 64.8%Harris8,797 | 31.7%Trump4,302 | 1.5%Stein198 | 13,567 | ||
| D | 68.0%Biden9,174 | 29.7%Trump4,007 | 1.5%Jorgensen201 | 13,483 | ||
| D | 61.2%Clinton7,367 | 30.8%Trump3,702 | 3.6%Johnson427 | 12,028 | ||
| D | 57.2%Obama6,651 | 41.1%Romney4,775 | 1.7%Johnson203 | 11,629 | ||
| D | 57.7%Obama6,575 | 41.2%McCain4,691 | 1.2%Nader132 | 11,398 | ||
| D | 51.2%Kerry5,395 | 47.8%Bush5,045 | 1.0%Badnarik106 | 10,546 | ||
| R | 45.6%Gore4,361 | 49.8%Bush4,762 | 3.7%Nader352 | 9,556 | ||
| R | 44.7%Clinton3,909 | 49.4%Dole4,319 | 4.8%Perot422 | 8,745 | ||
| R | 40.1%Clinton3,884 | 44.7%Bush4,333 | 14.8%Perot1,439 | 9,693 | ||
| R | 37.7%Dukakis3,430 | 61.3%Bush5,576 | 1.0%Fulani95 | 9,101 | ||
| R | 34.2%Mondale3,263 | 65.4%Reagan6,234 | 0.4%Larouche41 | 9,538 | ||
| R | 32.7%Carter2,614 | 55.9%Reagan4,475 | 11.4%Anderson915 | 8,004 | ||
| R | 44.3%Carter3,464 | 53.4%Ford4,174 | 2.4%Camejo185 | 7,823 | ||
| R | 24.5%McGovern4,148 | 73.7%Nixon12,463 | 1.8%Schmitz305 | 16,916 | ||
| R | 35.4%Humphrey2,153 | 48.7%Nixon2,963 | 15.9%Wallace968 | 6,084 | ||
| R | 35.7%Johnson4,539 | 62.1%Goldwater7,900 | 2.2%Hass285 | 12,724 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1964–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1964 | −26.4% |
| 1968 | −13.3% |
| 1972 | −49.2% |
| 1976 | −9.1% |
| 1980 | −23.3% |
| 1984 | −31.1% |
| 1988 | −23.6% |
| 1992 | −4.6% |
| 1996 | −4.7% |
| 2000 | −4.2% |
| 2004 | +3.3% |
| 2008 | +16.5% |
| 2012 | +16.1% |
| 2016 | +30.5% |
| 2020 | +38.3% |
| 2024 | +33.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 15,994 |
| 2018 | 16,505 |
| 2020 | 17,372 |
| 2022 | 17,654 |
| 2024 | 18,897 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Fairfax City, one of Virginia's independent cities, recorded a 33-point Democratic margin in 2024, reflecting the broader leftward shift seen across the dense, education-heavy Washington suburbs over the past decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 38.3 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 49.2 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 33.1 points.
A population of 25,026, a 51% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $132,348 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Fairfax County and Albemarle County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Fairfax city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Fairfax city, Virginia voted Democratic by 33.1 points (D+33.1), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 13,567 votes cast, 8,797 went Democratic and 4,302 went Republican.
When did Fairfax city, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Fairfax city, Virginia voted Republican was 2000.
How many people live in Fairfax city, Virginia?
Fairfax city, Virginia has a population of 25,026 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Fairfax city, Virginia?
Median household income in Fairfax city, Virginia is $132,348 — above the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Fairfax city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Fairfax city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 10 went Republican.