Bluefield, Virginia
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −25.7% |
| 2008 | −41.6% |
| 2012 | −58.7% |
| 2016 | −59.1% |
| 2020 | −58.9% |
| 2024 | −59.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 19.8%Harris489 | 78.9%Trump1,952 | 1.3% | R+59.2 | R+0.2 | R+57.7 | 2,473 | |
| R | 20.0%Biden499 | 78.9%Trump1,969 | 1.0% | R+58.9 | D+0.1 | R+63.4 | 2,494 | |
| R | 18.9%Clinton440 | 78.0%Trump1,815 | 3.1% | R+59.1 | R+0.3 | R+61.2 | 2,327 | |
| R | 20.0%Obama428 | 78.7%Romney1,687 | 1.3% | R+58.7 | R+17.1 | R+62.6 | 2,143 | |
| R | 28.4%Obama647 | 70.0%McCain1,597 | 1.6% | R+41.6 | R+15.9 | R+48.9 | 2,281 | |
| R | 36.5%Kerry838 | 62.3%Bush1,428 | 1.2% | R+25.7 | — | R+23.3 | 2,293 |
Bluefield sits on the state line, with its Virginia side anchoring Tazewell County's historically coal-dependent southwest corner — a region where Democratic registrations long dominated but Republican margins have widened sharply since 2008.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 59.2 points in 2024. The 2024 margin was 59.2 points.
A population of 4,979, a 86% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $54,041 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Bluefield, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Bluefield, Virginia voted Republican by 59.2 points (R+59.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,473 votes cast, 489 went Democratic and 1,952 went Republican.
How many people live in Bluefield, Virginia?
Bluefield, Virginia has a population of 4,979 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Bluefield, Virginia?
Median household income in Bluefield, Virginia is $54,041 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Bluefield, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Bluefield, Virginia from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.