Lynchburg city, Virginia
AkashicLynchburg city, VATrumpR+7.9
2024 precinct map of Lynchburg cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Lynchburg 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 | 52.9% | 19,574 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 45.0% | 16,664 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.6% | 208 |
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36 precincts · 37,023 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 45.0%Harris16,664 | 52.9%Trump19,574 | 0.6%Oliver208 | 37,023 | ||
| D | 49.6%Biden18,048 | 47.0%Trump17,097 | 2.4%Jorgensen857 | 36,363 | ||
| R | 41.5%Clinton14,792 | 50.4%Trump17,982 | 3.9%Johnson1,379 | 35,657 | ||
| R | 43.8%Obama15,948 | 54.3%Romney19,806 | 1.9%Johnson694 | 36,448 | ||
| R | 47.4%Obama16,269 | 51.4%McCain17,638 | 1.3%Nader434 | 34,341 | ||
| R | 44.5%Kerry11,727 | 54.7%Bush14,400 | 0.8%Badnarik213 | 26,340 | ||
| R | 44.1%Gore10,374 | 53.3%Bush12,518 | 1.9%Nader441 | 23,506 | ||
| R | 44.7%Clinton10,281 | 49.7%Dole11,441 | 5.0%Perot1,155 | 23,012 | ||
| R | 38.4%Clinton9,587 | 50.1%Bush12,518 | 10.2%Perot2,545 | 24,969 | ||
| R | 34.6%Dukakis8,279 | 64.0%Bush15,323 | 1.4%Fulani324 | 23,926 | ||
| R | 31.9%Mondale8,542 | 67.4%Reagan18,047 | 0.7%Larouche183 | 26,772 | ||
| R | 31.9%Carter7,783 | 62.4%Reagan15,245 | 5.7%Anderson1,389 | 24,417 | ||
| R | 34.6%Carter8,227 | 61.2%Ford14,564 | 4.3%Camejo1,013 | 23,804 | ||
| R | 21.5%McGovern1,485 | 75.9%Nixon5,229 | 2.6%Schmitz177 | 6,891 | ||
| R | 23.5%Humphrey4,305 | 54.3%Nixon9,943 | 22.1%Wallace4,051 | 18,299 | ||
| R | 40.1%Johnson6,758 | 59.7%Goldwater10,044 | 0.2%Hass32 | 16,834 | ||
| R | 40.5%Kennedy4,961 | 59.3%Nixon7,271 | 0.2%Byrd24 | 12,256 | ||
| R | 32.0%Stevenson3,362 | 64.8%Eisenhower6,806 | 3.2%Andrews334 | 10,502 | ||
| R | 35.1%Stevenson3,848 | 64.8%Eisenhower7,090 | 0.1%Hallinan11 | 10,949 | ||
| D | 36.8%Truman2,480 | 35.2%Dewey2,373 | 28.1%Thurmond1,894 | 6,747 | ||
| D | 64.1%Roosevelt4,302 | 35.7%Dewey2,396 | 0.2%Thomas15 | 6,713 | ||
| D | 70.2%Roosevelt4,656 | 29.6%Willkie1,966 | 0.1%Thomas9 | 6,631 | ||
| D | 72.6%Roosevelt3,697 | 27.0%Landon1,373 | 0.4%Lemke22 | 5,092 | ||
| D | 74.1%Roosevelt3,656 | 24.3%Hoover1,200 | 1.6%Thomas80 | 4,936 | ||
| R | 42.1%Smith1,987 | 57.9%Hoover2,730 | 0.0% | 4,717 | ||
| D | 74.0%Davis2,086 | 21.5%Coolidge606 | 4.5%La Follette128 | 2,820 | ||
| D | 76.7%Cox2,096 | 22.3%Harding609 | 1.0%Debs26 | 2,731 | ||
| D | 79.5%Wilson1,465 | 19.2%Hughes353 | 1.3%Benson24 | 1,842 | ||
| D | 80.8%Wilson1,487 | 6.0%Taft111 | 13.2%Roosevelt242 | 1,840 | ||
| D | 66.4%Bryan962 | 32.6%Taft473 | 1.0%Debs14 | 1,449 | ||
| D | 76.5%Parker995 | 22.4%Roosevelt292 | 1.1%Debs14 | 1,301 | ||
| D | 61.7%Bryan1,081 | 37.6%McKinley660 | 0.7%Woolley12 | 1,753 | ||
| D | 49.2%Bryan1,657 | 48.9%McKinley1,647 | 1.9%Palmer63 | 3,367 | ||
| D | 63.6%Cleveland2,422 | 35.6%Harrison1,358 | 0.8%Weaver31 | 3,811 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +27.9% |
| 1896 | +0.3% |
| 1900 | +24.0% |
| 1904 | +54.0% |
| 1908 | +33.7% |
| 1912 | +74.8% |
| 1916 | +60.4% |
| 1920 | +54.4% |
| 1924 | +52.5% |
| 1928 | −15.8% |
| 1932 | +49.8% |
| 1936 | +45.6% |
| 1940 | +40.6% |
| 1944 | +28.4% |
| 1948 | +1.6% |
| 1952 | −29.6% |
| 1956 | −32.8% |
| 1960 | −18.8% |
| 1964 | −19.5% |
| 1968 | −30.8% |
| 1972 | −54.3% |
| 1976 | −26.6% |
| 1980 | −30.6% |
| 1984 | −35.5% |
| 1988 | −29.4% |
| 1992 | −11.7% |
| 1996 | −5.0% |
| 2000 | −9.1% |
| 2004 | −10.1% |
| 2008 | −4.0% |
| 2012 | −10.6% |
| 2016 | −8.9% |
| 2020 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | −7.9% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 57,048 |
| 2018 | 53,235 |
| 2020 | 55,666 |
| 2022 | 55,964 |
| 2024 | 59,371 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Lynchburg's presidential margin has narrowed notably over recent cycles, reflecting demographic shifts at Liberty University and a growing healthcare and education workforce that has gradually reshaped the electorate in this historically conservative independent city.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 74.8 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 54.3 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 10.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 7.9 points.
A population of 79,497, a 60% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $57,947 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Morris County and Hunterdon County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lynchburg city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lynchburg city, Virginia voted Republican by 7.9 points (R+7.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 37,023 votes cast, 16,664 went Democratic and 19,574 went Republican.
When did Lynchburg city, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Lynchburg city, Virginia voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Lynchburg city, Virginia?
Lynchburg city, Virginia has a population of 79,497 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lynchburg city, Virginia?
Median household income in Lynchburg city, Virginia is $57,947 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Lynchburg city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Lynchburg city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 15 went Democratic and 19 went Republican.