Norfolk city, Virginia
AkashicNorfolk city, VAHarrisD+41.3
2024 precinct map of Norfolk cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Norfolk 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 | 69.7% | 59,941 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 28.3% | 24,377 |
| Jill SteinOther | 0.5% | 421 |
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97 precincts · 86,009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 69.7%Harris59,941 | 28.3%Trump24,377 | 0.5%Stein421 | 86,009 | ||
| D | 71.7%Biden64,440 | 26.1%Trump23,443 | 1.8%Jorgensen1,608 | 89,881 | ||
| D | 68.4%Clinton57,023 | 25.8%Trump21,552 | 3.3%Johnson2,717 | 83,385 | ||
| D | 72.0%Obama62,687 | 26.6%Romney23,147 | 1.4%Johnson1,209 | 87,043 | ||
| D | 71.0%Obama62,819 | 28.1%McCain24,814 | 0.9%Nader813 | 88,446 | ||
| D | 61.7%Kerry43,518 | 37.4%Bush26,401 | 0.9%Badnarik651 | 70,570 | ||
| D | 61.7%Gore38,221 | 35.4%Bush21,920 | 1.9%Nader1,153 | 61,946 | ||
| D | 62.6%Clinton37,655 | 31.1%Dole18,693 | 5.7%Perot3,435 | 60,124 | ||
| D | 54.5%Clinton37,602 | 32.4%Bush22,362 | 12.7%Perot8,732 | 69,027 | ||
| D | 54.8%Dukakis37,778 | 44.3%Bush30,538 | 0.8%Fulani575 | 68,891 | ||
| D | 51.5%Mondale38,913 | 48.1%Reagan36,360 | 0.3%Larouche243 | 75,516 | ||
| D | 52.3%Carter35,118 | 40.9%Reagan27,506 | 6.8%Anderson4,576 | 67,200 | ||
| D | 55.8%Carter39,295 | 39.9%Ford28,099 | 4.3%Camejo3,008 | 70,402 | ||
| R | 38.9%McGovern25,737 | 58.0%Nixon38,385 | 3.2%Schmitz2,095 | 66,217 | ||
| D | 43.3%Humphrey28,477 | 33.9%Nixon22,302 | 22.9%Wallace15,050 | 65,829 | ||
| D | 62.8%Johnson32,388 | 35.8%Goldwater18,429 | 1.4%Hass729 | 51,546 | ||
| D | 55.8%Kennedy22,037 | 43.5%Nixon17,174 | 0.7%Byrd262 | 39,473 | ||
| R | 45.3%Stevenson20,597 | 51.1%Eisenhower23,208 | 3.6%Andrews1,640 | 45,445 | ||
| R | 48.4%Stevenson18,628 | 51.4%Eisenhower19,780 | 0.2%Hallinan58 | 38,466 | ||
| D | 55.1%Truman14,066 | 36.7%Dewey9,386 | 8.2%Thurmond2,097 | 25,549 | ||
| D | 72.8%Roosevelt17,477 | 27.0%Dewey6,485 | 0.2%Thomas45 | 24,007 | ||
| D | 77.8%Roosevelt14,604 | 22.0%Willkie4,124 | 0.3%Thomas51 | 18,779 | ||
| D | 78.3%Roosevelt14,295 | 21.3%Landon3,881 | 0.4%Lemke79 | 18,255 | ||
| D | 67.0%Roosevelt11,740 | 31.2%Hoover5,475 | 1.8%Thomas311 | 17,526 | ||
| R | 41.5%Smith7,306 | 58.5%Hoover10,314 | 0.0% | 17,620 | ||
| D | 63.9%Davis5,061 | 30.9%Coolidge2,447 | 5.2%La Follette416 | 7,924 | ||
| D | 70.7%Cox5,953 | 28.3%Harding2,386 | 0.9%Debs78 | 8,417 | ||
| D | 75.3%Wilson3,234 | 22.4%Hughes963 | 2.2%Benson95 | 4,292 | ||
| D | 83.7%Wilson3,539 | 4.6%Taft195 | 11.7%Roosevelt494 | 4,228 | ||
| D | 69.0%Bryan2,271 | 30.1%Taft991 | 0.9%Debs30 | 3,292 | ||
| D | 83.2%Parker2,559 | 14.9%Roosevelt457 | 2.0%Debs60 | 3,076 | ||
| D | 62.2%Bryan3,883 | 36.8%McKinley2,301 | 1.0%Woolley62 | 6,246 | ||
| D | 58.7%Bryan3,068 | 38.2%McKinley1,995 | 3.2%Palmer166 | 5,229 | ||
| D | 64.6%Cleveland495 | 28.6%Harrison219 | 6.8%Weaver52 | 766 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +36.0% |
| 1896 | +20.5% |
| 1900 | +25.3% |
| 1904 | +68.3% |
| 1908 | +38.9% |
| 1912 | +79.1% |
| 1916 | +52.9% |
| 1920 | +42.4% |
| 1924 | +33.0% |
| 1928 | −17.1% |
| 1932 | +35.7% |
| 1936 | +57.0% |
| 1940 | +55.8% |
| 1944 | +45.8% |
| 1948 | +18.3% |
| 1952 | −3.0% |
| 1956 | −5.7% |
| 1960 | +12.3% |
| 1964 | +27.1% |
| 1968 | +9.4% |
| 1972 | −19.1% |
| 1976 | +15.9% |
| 1980 | +11.3% |
| 1984 | +3.4% |
| 1988 | +10.5% |
| 1992 | +22.1% |
| 1996 | +31.5% |
| 2000 | +26.3% |
| 2004 | +24.3% |
| 2008 | +43.0% |
| 2012 | +45.4% |
| 2016 | +42.5% |
| 2020 | +45.6% |
| 2024 | +41.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 126,651 |
| 2018 | 130,413 |
| 2020 | 136,642 |
| 2022 | 141,074 |
| 2024 | 144,525 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Home to the largest U.S. naval installation in the world, Norfolk combines a majority-minority population with a heavy military footprint, producing lopsided Democratic margins while remaining one of the state's most economically and demographically complex independent cities.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 79.1 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 19.1 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 41.3 points.
A population of 233,596, a 41% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,109 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Portsmouth city and Dallas County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Norfolk city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Norfolk city, Virginia voted Democratic by 41.3 points (D+41.3), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 86,009 votes cast, 59,941 went Democratic and 24,377 went Republican.
When did Norfolk city, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Norfolk city, Virginia voted Republican was 1972.
How many people live in Norfolk city, Virginia?
Norfolk city, Virginia has a population of 233,596 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Norfolk city, Virginia?
Median household income in Norfolk city, Virginia is $66,109 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Norfolk city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Norfolk city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 30 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.