Albemarle County, Virginia: Deep Blue Country
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+33.9
2024 Margin
D+0.4%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2004
Voting Streak
112K
Population
Albemarle County, Virginia voted D+33.9 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 44,279 votes (65.87%). This represented a D+0.4% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2004.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+33.9
2020→2024 SwingD+0.4%
Voting StreakD since 2004
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population112,395
Median Age
39.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
60.6%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$97,708(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
74.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
7.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
8.9%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
5.6%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
66.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
6.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.8%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
8.2%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
13.1%(-3.4 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
8.3%(+3.1 vs US)
Catholic
3.3%(-15.4 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
1.6%
Black Protestant
0.2%(-2.0 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:39.7 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
19.7%↓
18-29
11.7%
30-44
18.9%
45-64
29.8%↑
65+
19.9%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSProfessional ServicesAbove avg
16.9%Retail TradeBelow avg
8.5%EducationBelow avg
6.8%HealthcareVery low
5.2%ConstructionBelow avg
5.2%ManufacturingVery low
4.0%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debatesManufacturing: Trade policy sensitive
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65.9%(44,279) | 32.0%(21,513) | D+33.9 | D+0.4 |
| 2020 | 65.7%(42,466) | 32.2%(20,804) | D+33.5 | D+8.7 |
| 2016 | 58.8%(33,345) | 34.0%(19,259) | D+24.8 | D+12.8 |
| 2012 | 55.2%(29,757) | 43.2%(23,297) | D+12.0 | R+6.0 |
| 2008 | 58.4%(29,729) | 40.4%(20,576) | D+18.0 | D+15.9 |
| 2004 | 50.5%(22,088) | 48.5%(21,189) | D+2.1 | D+7.6 |
| 2000 | 44.1%(16,255) | 49.6%(18,291) | R+5.5 | R+1.8 |
| 1996 | 45.1%(14,089) | 48.8%(15,243) | R+3.7 | R+3.7 |
| 1992 | 43.7%(13,886) | 43.7%(13,894) | R+0.0 | D+18.4 |
| 1988 | 40.2%(10,363) | 58.7%(15,117) | R+18.5 | D+10.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66.7%(43,968) | 33.3%(21,912) | D+33.5 | R+1.2 |
| 2020 | 67.3%(42,730) | 32.6%(20,700) | D+34.7 | R+1.5 |
| 2018 | 67.0%(35,701) | 30.7%(16,371) | D+36.3 | D+24.2 |
| 2014 | 54.3%(17,924) | 42.2%(13,930) | D+12.1 | R+4.1 |
| 2012 | 58.0%(30,973) | 41.9%(22,342) | D+16.2 | R+22.7 |
| 2008 | 68.9%(34,603) | 30.0%(15,076) | D+38.9 | D+22.9 |
| 2006 | 57.5%(20,821) | 41.6%(15,048) | D+15.9 | D+94.9 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 79.0%(17,647) | R+79.0 | R+82.5 |
| 2000 | 51.8%(18,807) | 48.2%(17,503) | D+3.6 | D+16.0 |
| 1996 | 43.7%(13,357) | 56.1%(17,142) | R+12.4 | R+24.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70.3%(39,322) | 29.5%(16,480) | D+40.9 | D+12.2 |
| 2017 | 63.7%(26,969) | 35.1%(14,857) | D+28.6 | D+9.7 |
| 2013 | 54.3%(19,039) | 35.4%(12,408) | D+18.9 | D+20.0 |
| 2009 | 49.4%(15,433) | 50.5%(15,767) | R+1.1 | R+25.8 |
| 2005 | 61.2%(18,455) | 36.4%(10,994) | D+24.7 | D+10.6 |
| 2001 | 56.4%(14,891) | 42.2%(11,143) | D+14.2 | D+24.4 |
| 1997 | 44.2%(10,784) | 54.4%(13,287) | R+10.3 | D+9.8 |
| 1993 | 39.7%(9,889) | 59.7%(14,882) | R+20.0 | R+23.6 |
| 1989 | 51.7%(10,743) | 48.1%(9,998) | D+3.6 | R+6.9 |
| 1985 | 55.3%(7,528) | 44.7%(6,096) | D+10.5 | D+12.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab