Virginia Beach city, Virginia: Professional Migration
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+2.6
2024 Margin
R+2.8%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2020
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
459K
Population
Virginia Beach city, Virginia voted D+2.6 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 115,412 votes (50.45%). This represented a R+2.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2020.
Electoral Behavior
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Professional MigrationView all
Growing metro exurbs and suburbs receiving educated professionals from cities. These areas are shifting blue as remote work and urban flight bring liberal voters. Examples: Atlanta suburbs, DFW exurbs, Denver metro.
Volatility
3.5
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
+0.6/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+2.6
2020→2024 SwingR+2.8%
Voting StreakD since 2020
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population459,470
Median Age
37.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
55.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$87,544(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
59.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
8.9%(US: 18.6%)
Black
18.6%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
7.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
64.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
16.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.5%(115,412) | 47.8%(109,375) | D+2.6 | -2.8 |
| 2020 | 51.6%(117,393) | 46.2%(105,087) | D+5.4 | +8.9 |
| 2016 | 44.8%(91,032) | 48.4%(98,224) | R+3.5 | -1.0 |
| 2012 | 48.0%(94,299) | 50.5%(99,291) | R+2.5 | -1.8 |
| 2008 | 49.1%(98,885) | 49.9%(100,319) | R+0.7 | +18.1 |
| 2004 | 40.2%(70,666) | 59.1%(103,752) | R+18.8 | -4.5 |
| 2000 | 41.6%(62,268) | 55.9%(83,674) | R+14.3 | -5.1 |
| 1996 | 41.4%(52,142) | 50.6%(63,741) | R+9.2 | +8.7 |
| 1992 | 32.1%(44,294) | 50.0%(68,936) | R+17.9 | +20.6 |
| 1988 | 30.4%(33,780) | 68.9%(76,481) | R+38.5 | +10.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.8%(118,920) | 47.2%(106,476) | D+5.5 | -2.4 |
| 2020 | 53.9%(120,753) | 46.0%(103,037) | D+7.9 | -2.9 |
| 2018 | 54.2%(91,813) | 43.4%(73,575) | D+10.8 | +15.8 |
| 2014 | 46.1%(49,218) | 51.1%(54,602) | R+5.0 | -5.6 |
| 2012 | 50.2%(96,465) | 49.7%(95,390) | D+0.6 | -28.5 |
| 2008 | 63.9%(124,517) | 34.8%(67,886) | D+29.0 | +34.8 |
| 2006 | 46.5%(57,657) | 52.3%(64,852) | R+5.8 | +78.6 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 84.4%(76,293) | R+84.4 | -76.5 |
| 2000 | 46.0%(69,132) | 53.9%(80,946) | R+7.9 | +8.3 |
| 1996 | 41.8%(53,198) | 57.9%(73,708) | R+16.1 | -14.6 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55.6%(94,339) | 44.2%(75,013) | D+11.4 | +6.4 |
| 2017 | 51.9%(66,442) | 46.9%(60,073) | D+5.0 | +6.9 |
| 2013 | 45.6%(49,357) | 47.6%(51,494) | R+2.0 | +25.6 |
| 2009 | 36.2%(36,303) | 63.7%(63,964) | R+27.6 | -28.2 |
| 2005 | 48.6%(47,120) | 48.0%(46,471) | D+0.7 | +7.4 |
| 2001 | 46.3%(43,495) | 53.0%(49,800) | R+6.7 | +13.6 |
| 1997 | 38.7%(34,036) | 59.0%(51,945) | R+20.4 | +0.4 |
| 1993 | 39.1%(35,088) | 59.9%(53,700) | R+20.8 | -17.6 |
| 1989 | 48.2%(41,570) | 51.5%(44,332) | R+3.2 | -1.3 |
| 1985 | 49.0%(29,967) | 51.0%(31,144) | R+1.9 | -3.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(54.9%) | Bernie Sanders(23.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(63.0%) | Bernie Sanders(36.6%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(65.3%) | Hillary Clinton(33.9%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee