Norton city, Virginia
AkashicNorton city, VATrumpR+43.6
2024 precinct map of Norton cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Norton 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 | 71.4% | 1,174 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 27.9% | 458 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.2% | 4 |
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2 precincts · 1,644 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1956–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 27.9%Harris458 | 71.4%Trump1,174 | 0.2%Oliver4 | 1,644 | ||
| R | 29.0%Biden464 | 69.3%Trump1,109 | 1.3%Jorgensen21 | 1,601 | ||
| R | 26.2%Clinton383 | 69.9%Trump1,021 | 1.6%Johnson24 | 1,460 | ||
| R | 37.9%Obama566 | 60.0%Romney895 | 2.1%Johnson31 | 1,492 | ||
| R | 49.1%Obama743 | 49.2%McCain744 | 1.7%Nader25 | 1,512 | ||
| R | 48.2%Kerry725 | 51.1%Bush768 | 0.7%Badnarik11 | 1,504 | ||
| D | 56.7%Gore867 | 41.8%Bush639 | 1.3%Nader20 | 1,530 | ||
| D | 58.0%Clinton802 | 30.1%Dole416 | 10.0%Perot138 | 1,382 | ||
| D | 56.3%Clinton871 | 30.5%Bush472 | 11.8%Perot182 | 1,548 | ||
| D | 55.9%Dukakis795 | 42.7%Bush608 | 1.4%Fulani20 | 1,423 | ||
| D | 50.5%Mondale842 | 48.3%Reagan806 | 1.2%Larouche20 | 1,668 | ||
| D | 54.4%Carter762 | 40.9%Reagan572 | 4.7%Anderson66 | 1,400 | ||
| D | 56.7%Carter811 | 40.3%Ford577 | 2.9%Camejo42 | 1,430 | ||
| R | 35.3%McGovern463 | 62.7%Nixon823 | 2.1%Schmitz27 | 1,313 | ||
| D | 43.8%Humphrey555 | 39.1%Nixon495 | 17.1%Wallace217 | 1,267 | ||
| D | 68.9%Johnson824 | 31.1%Goldwater372 | 0.0% | 1,196 | ||
| R | 48.9%Kennedy526 | 51.0%Nixon549 | 0.1%Byrd1 | 1,076 | ||
| R | 44.5%Stevenson552 | 55.1%Eisenhower684 | 0.4%Andrews5 | 1,241 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1956–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1956 | −10.6% |
| 1960 | −2.1% |
| 1964 | +37.8% |
| 1968 | +4.7% |
| 1972 | −27.4% |
| 1976 | +16.4% |
| 1980 | +13.6% |
| 1984 | +2.2% |
| 1988 | +13.1% |
| 1992 | +25.8% |
| 1996 | +27.9% |
| 2000 | +14.9% |
| 2004 | −2.9% |
| 2008 | −0.1% |
| 2012 | −22.1% |
| 2016 | −43.7% |
| 2020 | −40.3% |
| 2024 | −43.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2,429 |
| 2018 | 2,360 |
| 2020 | 2,471 |
| 2022 | 2,593 |
| 2024 | 2,688 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Norton City, an independent city of under 4,000 in the coalfield region of Southwest Virginia, has shifted decisively toward Republican presidential candidates over the past two decades, reflecting broader trends across Appalachian communities with deep ties to the extractive economy.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 37.8 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 43.7 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 43.6 points.
A population of 3,577, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $41,495 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Muhlenberg County and Buchanan County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Norton city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Norton city, Virginia voted Republican by 43.6 points (R+43.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,644 votes cast, 458 went Democratic and 1,174 went Republican.
When did Norton city, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Norton city, Virginia voted Democratic was 2000.
How many people live in Norton city, Virginia?
Norton city, Virginia has a population of 3,577 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Norton city, Virginia?
Median household income in Norton city, Virginia is $41,495 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Norton city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Norton city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 9 went Democratic and 9 went Republican.