Radford city, Virginia
AkashicRadford city, VAHarrisD+0.5
2024 precinct map of Radford cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Radford 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 | 49.1% | 3,231 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 48.6% | 3,197 |
| Jill SteinOther | 0.8% | 52 |
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8 precincts · 6,583 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 | 49.1%Harris3,231 | 48.6%Trump3,197 | 0.8%Stein52 | 6,583 | ||
| D | 53.1%Biden3,358 | 44.1%Trump2,786 | 2.3%Jorgensen145 | 6,320 | ||
| D | 48.1%Clinton2,925 | 43.4%Trump2,638 | 4.9%Johnson301 | 6,082 | ||
| D | 50.6%Obama2,732 | 46.7%Romney2,520 | 2.7%Johnson147 | 5,399 | ||
| D | 54.0%Obama2,930 | 44.5%McCain2,418 | 1.5%Nader81 | 5,429 | ||
| R | 46.3%Kerry2,244 | 52.9%Bush2,564 | 0.8%Badnarik37 | 4,845 | ||
| R | 46.4%Gore2,063 | 49.2%Bush2,190 | 3.9%Nader172 | 4,448 | ||
| D | 49.3%Clinton2,113 | 40.7%Dole1,742 | 8.9%Perot381 | 4,283 | ||
| D | 45.6%Clinton2,183 | 41.7%Bush1,996 | 12.2%Perot582 | 4,785 | ||
| R | 42.5%Dukakis1,855 | 56.8%Bush2,481 | 0.7%Fulani29 | 4,365 | ||
| R | 38.1%Mondale1,781 | 61.1%Reagan2,855 | 0.7%Larouche33 | 4,669 | ||
| D | 49.9%Carter2,225 | 44.0%Reagan1,964 | 6.1%Anderson274 | 4,463 | ||
| D | 54.3%Carter2,240 | 44.7%Ford1,844 | 0.9%Camejo38 | 4,122 | ||
| R | 29.9%McGovern1,121 | 68.7%Nixon2,577 | 1.4%Schmitz54 | 3,752 | ||
| R | 32.2%Humphrey1,206 | 55.4%Nixon2,077 | 12.4%Wallace466 | 3,749 | ||
| D | 55.1%Johnson1,850 | 44.8%Goldwater1,505 | 0.1%Hass3 | 3,358 | ||
| R | 42.6%Kennedy1,240 | 57.1%Nixon1,663 | 0.3%Byrd9 | 2,912 | ||
| R | 36.6%Stevenson1,118 | 62.5%Eisenhower1,910 | 1.0%Andrews30 | 3,058 | ||
| R | 42.0%Stevenson1,108 | 57.7%Eisenhower1,523 | 0.3%Hallinan7 | 2,638 | ||
| R | 46.8%Truman826 | 48.2%Dewey850 | 5.0%Thurmond89 | 1,765 | ||
| D | 57.9%Roosevelt824 | 42.0%Dewey597 | 0.1%Thomas2 | 1,423 | ||
| D | 65.2%Roosevelt793 | 34.3%Willkie417 | 0.5%Thomas6 | 1,216 | ||
| D | 60.3%Roosevelt650 | 39.1%Landon421 | 0.6%Lemke7 | 1,078 | ||
| D | 59.6%Roosevelt542 | 37.5%Hoover341 | 2.9%Thomas26 | 909 | ||
| R | 41.6%Smith373 | 58.4%Hoover524 | 0.0% | 897 | ||
| D | 48.8%Davis394 | 38.9%Coolidge314 | 12.3%La Follette99 | 807 | ||
| D | 60.9%Cox402 | 37.1%Harding245 | 2.0%Debs13 | 660 | ||
| D | 63.0%Wilson206 | 35.2%Hughes115 | 1.8%Benson6 | 327 | ||
| D | 56.4%Wilson185 | 11.0%Taft36 | 32.6%Roosevelt107 | 328 | ||
| D | 57.8%Bryan204 | 39.9%Taft141 | 2.3%Debs8 | 353 | ||
| D | 63.0%Parker184 | 34.2%Roosevelt100 | 2.7%Debs8 | 292 | ||
| D | 56.0%Bryan257 | 42.9%McKinley197 | 1.1%Woolley5 | 459 | ||
| D | 52.5%Bryan372 | 43.6%McKinley309 | 3.9%Palmer28 | 709 | ||
| D | 74.5%Cleveland591 | 23.3%Harrison185 | 2.1%Weaver17 | 793 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +51.2% |
| 1896 | +8.9% |
| 1900 | +13.1% |
| 1904 | +28.8% |
| 1908 | +17.8% |
| 1912 | +45.4% |
| 1916 | +27.8% |
| 1920 | +23.8% |
| 1924 | +9.9% |
| 1928 | −16.8% |
| 1932 | +22.1% |
| 1936 | +21.2% |
| 1940 | +30.9% |
| 1944 | +16.0% |
| 1948 | −1.4% |
| 1952 | −15.7% |
| 1956 | −25.9% |
| 1960 | −14.5% |
| 1964 | +10.3% |
| 1968 | −23.2% |
| 1972 | −38.8% |
| 1976 | +9.6% |
| 1980 | +5.8% |
| 1984 | −23.0% |
| 1988 | −14.3% |
| 1992 | +3.9% |
| 1996 | +8.7% |
| 2000 | −2.9% |
| 2004 | −6.6% |
| 2008 | +9.4% |
| 2012 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | +9.1% |
| 2024 | +0.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 9,176 |
| 2018 | 10,284 |
| 2020 | 9,713 |
| 2022 | 9,522 |
| 2024 | 9,607 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Home to Radford University, this small independent city along the New River has swung between parties in recent cycles, with its 2024 presidential vote splitting nearly evenly across a student-influenced electorate.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 51.2 points in 1892 and a Republican high of 38.8 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 8.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 0.5 points.
A population of 16,726, a 81% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $57,348 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Will County and DeKalb County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Radford city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Radford city, Virginia voted Democratic by 0.5 points (D+0.5), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 6,583 votes cast, 3,231 went Democratic and 3,197 went Republican.
When did Radford city, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Radford city, Virginia voted Republican was 2004.
How many people live in Radford city, Virginia?
Radford city, Virginia has a population of 16,726 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Radford city, Virginia?
Median household income in Radford city, Virginia is $57,348 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Radford city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Radford city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 23 went Democratic and 11 went Republican.