Prince Edward County, Virginia: Black Belt
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+2.6
2024 Margin
R+8.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2024
Voting Streak
🗳️ Black Belt
Classification
22K
Population
Prince Edward County, Virginia voted R+2.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 4,782 votes (50.55%). This represented a R+8.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024.
Electoral Behavior
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Black BeltView all
Southern counties with 40%+ Black population, a distinct region shaped by the history of slavery and the plantation economy. Voting patterns are heavily influenced by racial demographics.
Volatility
2.9
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+2.6
2020→2024 SwingR+8.2%
Voting StreakR since 2024
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population21,849
Median Age
32.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
34.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$57,304(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
59.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
42.4%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.4%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
60.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
21.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.6%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.0%(4,539) | 50.5%(4,782) | R+2.6 | -8.2 |
| 2020 | 51.9%(4,973) | 46.3%(4,434) | D+5.6 | +0.3 |
| 2016 | 50.2%(4,591) | 44.9%(4,101) | D+5.4 | -7.4 |
| 2012 | 55.5%(5,132) | 42.8%(3,952) | D+12.8 | +2.9 |
| 2008 | 54.3%(5,101) | 44.5%(4,174) | D+9.9 | +9.0 |
| 2004 | 49.6%(3,632) | 48.8%(3,571) | D+0.8 | +5.4 |
| 2000 | 45.9%(2,922) | 50.5%(3,214) | R+4.6 | -7.2 |
| 1996 | 47.2%(2,678) | 44.6%(2,530) | D+2.6 | +3.9 |
| 1992 | 43.5%(2,775) | 44.8%(2,858) | R+1.3 | +11.2 |
| 1988 | 42.5%(2,434) | 55.0%(3,147) | R+12.5 | +1.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.3%(4,617) | 49.7%(4,567) | D+0.5 | -9.0 |
| 2020 | 54.7%(5,195) | 45.2%(4,291) | D+9.5 | -2.2 |
| 2018 | 55.0%(3,893) | 43.3%(3,064) | D+11.7 | +4.4 |
| 2014 | 52.4%(2,550) | 45.1%(2,194) | D+7.3 | -3.7 |
| 2012 | 55.5%(5,118) | 44.4%(4,100) | D+11.0 | -24.4 |
| 2008 | 66.9%(5,881) | 31.5%(2,767) | D+35.4 | +40.1 |
| 2006 | 47.1%(2,519) | 51.8%(2,771) | R+4.7 | +78.3 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 83.0%(2,398) | R+83.0 | -84.0 |
| 2000 | 50.5%(3,305) | 49.5%(3,236) | D+1.1 | -2.4 |
| 1996 | 51.7%(2,818) | 48.3%(2,631) | D+3.4 | +4.6 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50.5%(3,767) | 49.2%(3,668) | D+1.3 | -1.7 |
| 2017 | 51.0%(2,881) | 47.9%(2,708) | D+3.1 | -4.8 |
| 2013 | 50.1%(2,674) | 42.2%(2,252) | D+7.9 | +17.9 |
| 2009 | 45.0%(2,250) | 55.0%(2,752) | R+10.0 | -15.9 |
| 2005 | 52.0%(2,546) | 46.2%(2,259) | D+5.9 | -12.6 |
| 2001 | 58.6%(2,874) | 40.1%(1,967) | D+18.5 | +24.6 |
| 1997 | 46.0%(2,186) | 52.1%(2,476) | R+6.1 | +12.6 |
| 1993 | 40.1%(2,035) | 58.8%(2,984) | R+18.7 | -20.3 |
| 1989 | 50.8%(2,822) | 49.2%(2,732) | D+1.6 | -10.6 |
| 1985 | 56.1%(2,736) | 43.9%(2,140) | D+12.2 | +0.7 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(63.5%) | Bernie Sanders(15.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(75.8%) | Bernie Sanders(23.3%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(73.1%) | Hillary Clinton(25.6%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee