Williamsburg city, Virginia
AkashicWilliamsburg city, VAHarrisD+44.3
2024 precinct map of Williamsburg cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Williamsburg 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 | 71.1% | 5,613 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 26.8% | 2,119 |
| Jill SteinOther | 0.6% | 46 |
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4 precincts · 7,894 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 | 71.1%Harris5,613 | 26.8%Trump2,119 | 0.6%Stein46 | 7,894 | ||
| D | 69.6%Biden4,790 | 28.5%Trump1,963 | 1.3%Jorgensen92 | 6,883 | ||
| D | 68.3%Clinton5,206 | 25.2%Trump1,925 | 3.0%Johnson231 | 7,626 | ||
| D | 63.3%Obama4,903 | 34.6%Romney2,682 | 2.1%Johnson163 | 7,748 | ||
| D | 63.8%Obama4,328 | 34.7%McCain2,353 | 1.6%Nader106 | 6,787 | ||
| D | 51.3%Kerry2,216 | 47.8%Bush2,064 | 0.9%Badnarik40 | 4,320 | ||
| R | 46.3%Gore1,724 | 47.7%Bush1,777 | 5.0%Nader188 | 3,725 | ||
| D | 50.7%Clinton1,820 | 43.4%Dole1,560 | 4.5%Perot162 | 3,592 | ||
| D | 49.9%Clinton1,856 | 36.3%Bush1,349 | 12.0%Perot445 | 3,719 | ||
| R | 47.4%Dukakis1,534 | 50.9%Bush1,648 | 1.7%Fulani55 | 3,237 | ||
| R | 43.2%Mondale1,469 | 56.2%Reagan1,913 | 0.6%Larouche20 | 3,402 | ||
| R | 40.6%Carter1,199 | 45.5%Reagan1,344 | 13.9%Anderson410 | 2,953 | ||
| R | 45.9%Carter1,468 | 51.8%Ford1,654 | 2.3%Camejo73 | 3,195 | ||
| R | 41.0%McGovern1,274 | 57.5%Nixon1,786 | 1.5%Schmitz48 | 3,108 | ||
| R | 40.1%Humphrey991 | 46.7%Nixon1,156 | 13.2%Wallace327 | 2,474 | ||
| D | 55.9%Johnson1,171 | 43.3%Goldwater906 | 0.8%Hass16 | 2,093 | ||
| R | 39.8%Kennedy486 | 59.1%Nixon721 | 1.1%Byrd13 | 1,220 | ||
| R | 29.2%Stevenson362 | 62.6%Eisenhower775 | 8.2%Andrews101 | 1,238 | ||
| R | 37.6%Stevenson483 | 62.1%Eisenhower797 | 0.2%Hallinan3 | 1,283 | ||
| R | 36.7%Truman312 | 39.3%Dewey334 | 23.9%Thurmond203 | 849 | ||
| D | 67.7%Roosevelt454 | 31.4%Dewey211 | 0.9%Thomas6 | 671 | ||
| D | 67.8%Roosevelt367 | 31.1%Willkie168 | 1.1%Thomas6 | 541 | ||
| D | 79.6%Roosevelt389 | 19.6%Landon96 | 0.8%Lemke4 | 489 | ||
| D | 76.6%Roosevelt387 | 19.6%Hoover99 | 3.8%Thomas19 | 505 | ||
| D | 76.0%Smith310 | 24.0%Hoover98 | 0.0% | 408 | ||
| D | 86.0%Davis196 | 13.6%Coolidge31 | 0.4%La Follette1 | 228 | ||
| D | 72.8%Cox166 | 27.2%Harding62 | 0.0% | 228 | ||
| D | 82.2%Wilson97 | 17.8%Hughes21 | 0.0% | 118 | ||
| D | 81.3%Wilson113 | 7.9%Taft11 | 10.8%Roosevelt15 | 139 | ||
| D | 70.6%Bryan120 | 28.2%Taft48 | 1.2%Debs2 | 170 | ||
| D | 72.5%Parker103 | 26.1%Roosevelt37 | 1.4%Debs2 | 142 | ||
| D | 62.9%Bryan161 | 34.4%McKinley88 | 2.7%Woolley7 | 256 | ||
| D | 54.6%Bryan113 | 43.5%McKinley90 | 1.9%Palmer4 | 207 | ||
| D | 50.2%Cleveland122 | 49.4%Harrison120 | 0.4%Weaver1 | 243 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +0.8% |
| 1896 | +11.1% |
| 1900 | +28.5% |
| 1904 | +46.5% |
| 1908 | +42.4% |
| 1912 | +73.4% |
| 1916 | +64.4% |
| 1920 | +45.6% |
| 1924 | +72.4% |
| 1928 | +52.0% |
| 1932 | +57.0% |
| 1936 | +59.9% |
| 1940 | +36.8% |
| 1944 | +36.2% |
| 1948 | −2.6% |
| 1952 | −24.5% |
| 1956 | −33.4% |
| 1960 | −19.3% |
| 1964 | +12.7% |
| 1968 | −6.7% |
| 1972 | −16.5% |
| 1976 | −5.8% |
| 1980 | −4.9% |
| 1984 | −13.1% |
| 1988 | −3.5% |
| 1992 | +13.6% |
| 1996 | +7.2% |
| 2000 | −1.4% |
| 2004 | +3.5% |
| 2008 | +29.1% |
| 2012 | +28.7% |
| 2016 | +43.0% |
| 2020 | +41.1% |
| 2024 | +44.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 11,966 |
| 2018 | 10,861 |
| 2020 | 10,265 |
| 2022 | 10,203 |
| 2024 | 11,872 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Williamsburg's electorate is heavily shaped by William & Mary's student and faculty population, producing one of Virginia's most lopsided presidential margins — Democrat by 44.5 points in 2024 — in a city of fewer than 12,000 residents.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 73.4 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 33.4 points in 1956. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.2 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 44.3 points.
A population of 15,798, a 67% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $75,604 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Washington County and Juneau City and Borough.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Williamsburg city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Williamsburg city, Virginia voted Democratic by 44.3 points (D+44.3), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 7,894 votes cast, 5,613 went Democratic and 2,119 went Republican.
When did Williamsburg city, Virginia last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Williamsburg city, Virginia voted Republican was 2000.
How many people live in Williamsburg city, Virginia?
Williamsburg city, Virginia has a population of 15,798 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Williamsburg city, Virginia?
Median household income in Williamsburg city, Virginia is $75,604 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Williamsburg city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Williamsburg city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 23 went Democratic and 11 went Republican.