Roanoke city, Virginia
AkashicRoanoke city, VAHarrisD+23.5
2024 precinct map of Roanoke cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Roanoke 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 | 60.8% | 25,737 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 37.3% | 15,787 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 206 |
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40 precincts · 42,314 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 | 60.8%Harris25,737 | 37.3%Trump15,787 | 0.5%Oliver206 | 42,314 | ||
| D | 61.8%Biden26,773 | 36.0%Trump15,607 | 1.8%Jorgensen777 | 43,323 | ||
| D | 56.5%Clinton22,286 | 37.5%Trump14,789 | 3.3%Johnson1,316 | 39,466 | ||
| D | 60.1%Obama24,134 | 37.3%Romney14,991 | 2.6%Johnson1,030 | 40,155 | ||
| D | 61.2%Obama24,934 | 37.8%McCain15,394 | 1.1%Nader444 | 40,772 | ||
| D | 52.4%Kerry18,862 | 46.3%Bush16,661 | 1.3%Badnarik477 | 36,000 | ||
| D | 53.6%Gore17,920 | 43.7%Bush14,630 | 1.8%Nader603 | 33,442 | ||
| D | 54.0%Clinton17,282 | 38.4%Dole12,283 | 6.8%Perot2,169 | 32,016 | ||
| D | 50.4%Clinton17,724 | 38.2%Bush13,443 | 10.7%Perot3,753 | 35,181 | ||
| D | 52.4%Dukakis17,185 | 46.9%Bush15,389 | 0.7%Fulani239 | 32,813 | ||
| R | 47.4%Mondale17,300 | 52.1%Reagan19,008 | 0.5%Larouche184 | 36,492 | ||
| D | 51.9%Carter18,139 | 43.4%Reagan15,164 | 4.7%Anderson1,643 | 34,946 | ||
| D | 57.6%Carter20,696 | 41.0%Ford14,738 | 1.4%Camejo515 | 35,949 | ||
| R | 33.1%McGovern9,498 | 64.7%Nixon18,541 | 2.2%Schmitz632 | 28,671 | ||
| R | 30.9%Humphrey9,281 | 51.2%Nixon15,368 | 17.9%Wallace5,359 | 30,008 | ||
| D | 53.7%Johnson15,314 | 46.2%Goldwater13,164 | 0.1%Hass18 | 28,496 | ||
| R | 37.5%Kennedy9,175 | 62.3%Nixon15,229 | 0.2%Byrd49 | 24,453 | ||
| R | 28.0%Stevenson6,751 | 69.4%Eisenhower16,708 | 2.6%Andrews623 | 24,082 | ||
| R | 33.9%Stevenson8,042 | 66.0%Eisenhower15,673 | 0.1%Hallinan32 | 23,747 | ||
| R | 40.5%Truman5,343 | 49.6%Dewey6,542 | 10.0%Thurmond1,315 | 13,200 | ||
| D | 58.8%Roosevelt7,322 | 40.9%Dewey5,095 | 0.3%Thomas34 | 12,451 | ||
| D | 65.9%Roosevelt6,942 | 33.7%Willkie3,553 | 0.4%Thomas47 | 10,542 | ||
| D | 67.5%Roosevelt7,087 | 32.0%Landon3,363 | 0.5%Lemke54 | 10,504 | ||
| D | 65.1%Roosevelt6,215 | 33.5%Hoover3,195 | 1.4%Thomas130 | 9,540 | ||
| R | 38.3%Smith4,018 | 61.7%Hoover6,471 | 0.0% | 10,489 | ||
| D | 61.1%Davis3,930 | 27.1%Coolidge1,747 | 11.8%La Follette758 | 6,435 | ||
| D | 66.0%Cox4,715 | 32.6%Harding2,329 | 1.4%Debs100 | 7,144 | ||
| D | 76.1%Wilson2,246 | 20.7%Hughes610 | 3.2%Benson94 | 2,950 | ||
| D | 69.7%Wilson1,913 | 9.8%Taft268 | 20.5%Roosevelt562 | 2,743 | ||
| D | 70.2%Bryan1,408 | 29.6%Taft593 | 0.2%Debs5 | 2,006 | ||
| D | 69.7%Parker1,268 | 27.8%Roosevelt506 | 2.5%Debs45 | 1,819 | ||
| D | 59.0%Bryan1,761 | 37.5%McKinley1,120 | 3.5%Woolley105 | 2,986 | ||
| D | 52.9%Bryan2,005 | 44.7%McKinley1,697 | 2.4%Palmer91 | 3,793 | ||
| D | 57.8%Cleveland2,707 | 39.9%Harrison1,870 | 2.3%Weaver106 | 4,683 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +17.9% |
| 1896 | +8.1% |
| 1900 | +21.5% |
| 1904 | +41.9% |
| 1908 | +40.6% |
| 1912 | +60.0% |
| 1916 | +55.5% |
| 1920 | +33.4% |
| 1924 | +33.9% |
| 1928 | −23.4% |
| 1932 | +31.7% |
| 1936 | +35.5% |
| 1940 | +32.1% |
| 1944 | +17.9% |
| 1948 | −9.1% |
| 1952 | −32.1% |
| 1956 | −41.3% |
| 1960 | −24.8% |
| 1964 | +7.5% |
| 1968 | −20.3% |
| 1972 | −31.5% |
| 1976 | +16.6% |
| 1980 | +8.5% |
| 1984 | −4.7% |
| 1988 | +5.5% |
| 1992 | +12.2% |
| 1996 | +15.6% |
| 2000 | +9.8% |
| 2004 | +6.1% |
| 2008 | +23.4% |
| 2012 | +22.8% |
| 2016 | +19.0% |
| 2020 | +25.8% |
| 2024 | +23.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 63,423 |
| 2018 | 62,194 |
| 2020 | 64,430 |
| 2022 | 66,030 |
| 2024 | 68,003 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Roanoke City has shifted steadily toward Democratic margins over the past decade, with its 2024 presidential gap of D+23.6 reflecting the broader urban consolidation pattern seen across mid-sized Virginia cities anchored by healthcare and rail employment.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 60.0 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 41.3 points in 1956. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 23.5 points.
A population of 98,355, a 55% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $55,378 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Sharkey County and Norfolk city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Roanoke city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Roanoke city, Virginia voted Democratic by 23.5 points (D+23.5), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 42,314 votes cast, 25,737 went Democratic and 15,787 went Republican.
When did Roanoke city, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Roanoke city, Virginia voted Republican was 1984.
How many people live in Roanoke city, Virginia?
Roanoke city, Virginia has a population of 98,355 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Roanoke city, Virginia?
Median household income in Roanoke city, Virginia is $55,378 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Roanoke city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Roanoke city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 26 went Democratic and 8 went Republican.