Waynesboro city, Virginia
AkashicWaynesboro city, VATrumpR+5.7
2024 precinct map of Waynesboro cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Waynesboro 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 | 52.0% | 5,882 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 46.3% | 5,240 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.6% | 69 |
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8 precincts · 11,319 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1948–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 46.3%Harris5,240 | 52.0%Trump5,882 | 0.6%Oliver69 | 11,319 | ||
| R | 46.3%Biden4,961 | 51.4%Trump5,507 | 2.0%Jorgensen209 | 10,717 | ||
| R | 40.9%Clinton3,764 | 52.2%Trump4,801 | 3.7%Johnson336 | 9,204 | ||
| R | 43.7%Obama3,840 | 54.5%Romney4,790 | 1.8%Johnson161 | 8,791 | ||
| R | 44.1%Obama3,906 | 54.3%McCain4,815 | 1.6%Nader139 | 8,860 | ||
| R | 35.1%Kerry2,792 | 63.9%Bush5,092 | 1.0%Badnarik79 | 7,963 | ||
| R | 38.5%Gore2,737 | 57.5%Bush4,084 | 3.3%Nader233 | 7,102 | ||
| R | 36.5%Clinton2,398 | 52.7%Dole3,466 | 7.0%Perot462 | 6,576 | ||
| R | 32.2%Clinton2,302 | 52.6%Bush3,758 | 13.4%Perot961 | 7,149 | ||
| R | 30.0%Dukakis2,038 | 68.7%Bush4,672 | 1.3%Fulani89 | 6,799 | ||
| R | 26.0%Mondale1,579 | 73.4%Reagan4,465 | 0.6%Larouche35 | 6,079 | ||
| R | 32.2%Carter1,926 | 61.8%Reagan3,697 | 5.9%Anderson355 | 5,978 | ||
| R | 37.3%Carter2,209 | 59.6%Ford3,528 | 3.0%Camejo178 | 5,915 | ||
| R | 19.8%McGovern1,061 | 77.8%Nixon4,163 | 2.4%Schmitz130 | 5,354 | ||
| R | 26.9%Humphrey1,446 | 61.4%Nixon3,301 | 11.7%Wallace631 | 5,378 | ||
| D | 52.3%Johnson2,369 | 46.5%Goldwater2,107 | 1.2%Hass55 | 4,531 | ||
| R | 29.8%Kennedy1,047 | 69.6%Nixon2,444 | 0.6%Byrd22 | 3,513 | ||
| R | 25.9%Stevenson748 | 71.0%Eisenhower2,049 | 3.1%Andrews89 | 2,886 | ||
| R | 30.3%Stevenson730 | 69.6%Eisenhower1,680 | 0.1%Hallinan3 | 2,413 | ||
| D | 46.8%Truman839 | 46.4%Dewey833 | 6.8%Thurmond122 | 1,794 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1948–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1948 | +0.3% |
| 1952 | −39.4% |
| 1956 | −45.1% |
| 1960 | −39.8% |
| 1964 | +5.8% |
| 1968 | −34.5% |
| 1972 | −57.9% |
| 1976 | −22.3% |
| 1980 | −29.6% |
| 1984 | −47.5% |
| 1988 | −38.7% |
| 1992 | −20.4% |
| 1996 | −16.2% |
| 2000 | −19.0% |
| 2004 | −28.9% |
| 2008 | −10.3% |
| 2012 | −10.8% |
| 2016 | −11.3% |
| 2020 | −5.1% |
| 2024 | −5.7% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 13,161 |
| 2018 | 13,360 |
| 2020 | 14,642 |
| 2022 | 15,436 |
| 2024 | 16,422 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Waynesboro sits at the eastern foot of the Blue Ridge near Augusta County but votes measurably more competitively than its surrounding rural neighbors, reflecting modest urban density and a manufacturing-to-service economic transition.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 5.8 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 57.9 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 0.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 5.7 points.
A population of 22,841, a 72% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $59,994 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Spotsylvania County and Talbot County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Waynesboro city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Waynesboro city, Virginia voted Republican by 5.7 points (R+5.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 11,319 votes cast, 5,240 went Democratic and 5,882 went Republican.
When did Waynesboro city, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Waynesboro city, Virginia voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Waynesboro city, Virginia?
Waynesboro city, Virginia has a population of 22,841 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Waynesboro city, Virginia?
Median household income in Waynesboro city, Virginia is $59,994 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Waynesboro city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Waynesboro city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 18 went Republican.