Salem city, Virginia
AkashicSalem city, VATrumpR+19.2
2024 precinct map of Salem cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Salem 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 | 58.8% | 7,769 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 39.7% | 5,237 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 60 |
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20 precincts · 13,207 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1964–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 39.7%Harris5,237 | 58.8%Trump7,769 | 0.5%Oliver60 | 13,207 | ||
| R | 39.4%Biden5,148 | 58.9%Trump7,683 | 1.7%Jorgensen220 | 13,051 | ||
| R | 34.4%Clinton4,202 | 59.1%Trump7,226 | 3.6%Johnson442 | 12,225 | ||
| R | 38.6%Obama4,760 | 59.3%Romney7,299 | 2.1%Johnson259 | 12,318 | ||
| R | 41.6%Obama5,164 | 57.1%McCain7,088 | 1.2%Nader154 | 12,406 | ||
| R | 37.0%Kerry4,254 | 62.0%Bush7,115 | 1.0%Badnarik115 | 11,484 | ||
| R | 40.4%Gore4,348 | 57.5%Bush6,188 | 1.7%Nader181 | 10,770 | ||
| R | 42.5%Clinton4,282 | 49.0%Dole4,936 | 7.9%Perot796 | 10,079 | ||
| R | 37.8%Clinton4,028 | 48.2%Bush5,143 | 13.4%Perot1,430 | 10,669 | ||
| R | 39.5%Dukakis3,760 | 59.8%Bush5,694 | 0.8%Fulani73 | 9,527 | ||
| R | 34.1%Mondale3,347 | 65.4%Reagan6,419 | 0.4%Larouche44 | 9,810 | ||
| R | 43.6%Carter4,091 | 51.8%Reagan4,862 | 4.6%Anderson436 | 9,389 | ||
| D | 50.7%Carter4,404 | 48.3%Ford4,196 | 1.0%Camejo90 | 8,690 | ||
| R | 23.1%McGovern1,744 | 74.8%Nixon5,649 | 2.1%Schmitz160 | 7,553 | ||
| R | 20.0%Humphrey1,369 | 57.8%Nixon3,955 | 22.2%Wallace1,522 | 6,846 | ||
| R | 34.5%Johnson636 | 65.4%Goldwater1,206 | 0.1%Hass1 | 1,843 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1964–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1964 | −30.9% |
| 1968 | −37.8% |
| 1972 | −51.7% |
| 1976 | +2.4% |
| 1980 | −8.2% |
| 1984 | −31.3% |
| 1988 | −20.3% |
| 1992 | −10.5% |
| 1996 | −6.5% |
| 2000 | −17.1% |
| 2004 | −24.9% |
| 2008 | −15.5% |
| 2012 | −20.6% |
| 2016 | −24.7% |
| 2020 | −19.4% |
| 2024 | −19.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 17,083 |
| 2018 | 17,029 |
| 2020 | 17,667 |
| 2022 | 17,883 |
| 2024 | 18,234 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Salem functions as an independent jurisdiction separate from Roanoke County, and its roughly 25,000 residents have returned Republican presidential margins near or above 20 points in recent cycles, reflecting a mid-size Appalachian urban core that trends reliably conservative.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 2.4 points in 1976 and a Republican high of 51.7 points in 1972. The 2024 margin was 19.2 points.
A population of 25,618, a 82% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,725 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Roanoke County and Comanche County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Salem city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Salem city, Virginia voted Republican by 19.2 points (R+19.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 13,207 votes cast, 5,237 went Democratic and 7,769 went Republican.
When did Salem city, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Salem city, Virginia voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Salem city, Virginia?
Salem city, Virginia has a population of 25,618 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Salem city, Virginia?
Median household income in Salem city, Virginia is $66,725 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Salem city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Salem city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 15 went Republican.