Harrisonburg city, Virginia
AkashicHarrisonburg city, VAHarrisD+25.2
2024 precinct map of Harrisonburg cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Harrisonburg 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 | 61.4% | 10,641 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 36.2% | 6,266 |
| Jill SteinOther | 0.8% | 143 |
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16 precincts · 17,332 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1916–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 61.4%Harris10,641 | 36.2%Trump6,266 | 0.8%Stein143 | 17,332 | ||
| D | 64.5%Biden11,022 | 32.7%Trump5,591 | 2.1%Jorgensen364 | 17,086 | ||
| D | 56.8%Clinton10,212 | 34.8%Trump6,262 | 4.5%Johnson810 | 17,987 | ||
| D | 55.5%Obama8,654 | 42.1%Romney6,565 | 2.4%Johnson374 | 15,593 | ||
| D | 57.5%Obama8,444 | 41.2%McCain6,048 | 1.2%Nader183 | 14,675 | ||
| R | 42.8%Kerry4,726 | 55.9%Bush6,165 | 1.3%Badnarik139 | 11,030 | ||
| R | 35.0%Gore3,482 | 57.7%Bush5,741 | 6.4%Nader641 | 9,958 | ||
| R | 37.4%Clinton3,346 | 55.3%Dole4,945 | 4.9%Perot434 | 8,937 | ||
| R | 35.4%Clinton3,414 | 51.2%Bush4,935 | 12.1%Perot1,162 | 9,632 | ||
| R | 33.8%Dukakis2,799 | 64.9%Bush5,376 | 1.4%Fulani113 | 8,288 | ||
| R | 31.1%Mondale2,384 | 68.2%Reagan5,221 | 0.7%Larouche56 | 7,661 | ||
| R | 32.7%Carter1,896 | 58.5%Reagan3,388 | 8.8%Anderson512 | 5,796 | ||
| R | 33.7%Carter1,803 | 63.0%Ford3,376 | 3.3%Camejo179 | 5,358 | ||
| R | 25.4%McGovern524 | 72.6%Nixon1,497 | 1.9%Schmitz40 | 2,061 | ||
| R | 23.8%Humphrey1,036 | 65.7%Nixon2,859 | 10.5%Wallace457 | 4,352 | ||
| D | 60.8%Johnson13,542 | 39.2%Goldwater8,731 | 0.1%Hass15 | 22,288 | ||
| R | 27.7%Kennedy836 | 72.0%Nixon2,172 | 0.2%Byrd7 | 3,015 | ||
| R | 19.7%Stevenson571 | 78.3%Eisenhower2,265 | 2.0%Andrews57 | 2,893 | ||
| R | 22.1%Stevenson635 | 77.8%Eisenhower2,238 | 0.1%Hallinan3 | 2,876 | ||
| R | 31.9%Truman751 | 58.5%Dewey1,377 | 9.5%Thurmond224 | 2,352 | ||
| R | 49.7%Roosevelt1,292 | 50.0%Dewey1,302 | 0.3%Thomas8 | 2,602 | ||
| D | 58.9%Roosevelt1,462 | 40.3%Willkie1,000 | 0.8%Thomas19 | 2,481 | ||
| D | 60.5%Roosevelt1,390 | 38.9%Landon894 | 0.6%Lemke13 | 2,297 | ||
| D | 58.8%Roosevelt995 | 39.3%Hoover665 | 1.9%Thomas32 | 1,692 | ||
| R | 37.3%Smith616 | 62.7%Hoover1,037 | 0.0% | 1,653 | ||
| R | 49.1%Davis624 | 49.7%Coolidge631 | 1.2%La Follette15 | 1,270 | ||
| R | 45.4%Cox594 | 53.9%Harding704 | 0.7%Debs9 | 1,307 | ||
| D | 51.6%Wilson346 | 47.6%Hughes319 | 0.7%Benson5 | 670 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1916–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1916 | +4.0% |
| 1920 | −8.4% |
| 1924 | −0.6% |
| 1928 | −25.5% |
| 1932 | +19.5% |
| 1936 | +21.6% |
| 1940 | +18.6% |
| 1944 | −0.4% |
| 1948 | −26.6% |
| 1952 | −55.7% |
| 1956 | −58.6% |
| 1960 | −44.3% |
| 1964 | +21.6% |
| 1968 | −41.9% |
| 1972 | −47.2% |
| 1976 | −29.4% |
| 1980 | −25.7% |
| 1984 | −37.0% |
| 1988 | −31.1% |
| 1992 | −15.8% |
| 1996 | −17.9% |
| 2000 | −22.7% |
| 2004 | −13.0% |
| 2008 | +16.3% |
| 2012 | +13.4% |
| 2016 | +22.0% |
| 2020 | +31.8% |
| 2024 | +25.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 28,569 |
| 2018 | 26,298 |
| 2020 | 26,076 |
| 2022 | 26,216 |
| 2024 | 25,964 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Home to James Madison University, Harrisonburg's electorate skews young and educated, producing Democratic margins above 25 points even as the surrounding Shenandoah Valley counties trend heavily Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 31.8 points in 2020 and a Republican high of 58.6 points in 1956. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 6.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 25.2 points.
A population of 51,392, a 61% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,254 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Forsyth County and Rockdale County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Harrisonburg city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Harrisonburg city, Virginia voted Democratic by 25.2 points (D+25.2), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 17,332 votes cast, 10,641 went Democratic and 6,266 went Republican.
When did Harrisonburg city, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Harrisonburg city, Virginia voted Republican was 2004.
How many people live in Harrisonburg city, Virginia?
Harrisonburg city, Virginia has a population of 51,392 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Harrisonburg city, Virginia?
Median household income in Harrisonburg city, Virginia is $62,254 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Harrisonburg city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Harrisonburg city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 10 went Democratic and 18 went Republican.