Lake Caroline, Virginia
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −5.7% |
| 2008 | +6.7% |
| 2012 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | −19.4% |
| 2020 | −8.5% |
| 2024 | −6.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 46.2%Harris811 | 52.3%Trump919 | 1.5% | R+6.1 | D+2.3 | R+4.7 | 1,757 | |
| R | 44.8%Biden634 | 53.3%Trump754 | 1.9% | R+8.5 | D+10.9 | R+12.9 | 1,415 | |
| R | 37.2%Clinton406 | 56.6%Trump617 | 6.1% | R+19.4 | R+19.6 | R+21.4 | 1,090 | |
| D | 49.3%Obama417 | 49.1%Romney415 | 1.7% | D+0.2 | R+6.5 | R+3.6 | 846 | |
| D | 52.7%Obama463 | 46.0%McCain404 | 1.3% | D+6.7 | D+12.4 | R+0.6 | 878 | |
| R | 47.1%Kerry313 | 52.9%Bush351 | 0.0% | R+5.7 | — | R+3.3 | 664 |
Lake Caroline sits in the Mid-Atlantic and Appalachia. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 6.7 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 19.4 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.3 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 6.1 points.
A population of 2,862, a 60% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $73,000 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lake Caroline, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lake Caroline, Virginia voted Republican by 6.1 points (R+6.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,757 votes cast, 811 went Democratic and 919 went Republican.
When did Lake Caroline, Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Lake Caroline, Virginia voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Lake Caroline, Virginia?
Lake Caroline, Virginia has a population of 2,862 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lake Caroline, Virginia?
Median household income in Lake Caroline, Virginia is $73,000 — below the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Lake Caroline, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Lake Caroline, Virginia from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.