Craig County, Virginia: Deep Red Country
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+64.4
2024 Margin
R+2.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
5K
Population
Craig County, Virginia voted R+64.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 2,562 votes (81.72%). This represented a R+2.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+64.4
2020→2024 SwingR+2.9%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population4,892
Median Age
46.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
17.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$66,286(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
95.2%(US: 57.5%)
Homeownership
83.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.3%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.1%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.3%(542) | 81.7%(2,562) | R+64.4 | R+2.9 |
| 2020 | 18.5%(587) | 80.0%(2,536) | R+61.5 | R+4.2 |
| 2016 | 19.4%(541) | 76.7%(2,140) | R+57.3 | R+22.5 |
| 2012 | 31.1%(830) | 65.9%(1,757) | R+34.8 | R+3.5 |
| 2008 | 33.5%(877) | 64.7%(1,695) | R+31.2 | R+0.5 |
| 2004 | 34.4%(901) | 65.1%(1,706) | R+30.7 | R+1.5 |
| 2000 | 34.1%(851) | 63.4%(1,580) | R+29.2 | R+25.3 |
| 1996 | 41.5%(895) | 45.4%(979) | R+3.9 | R+2.0 |
| 1992 | 42.0%(965) | 43.9%(1,008) | R+1.9 | D+10.5 |
| 1988 | 43.1%(864) | 55.5%(1,112) | R+12.4 | D+3.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.7%(671) | 78.3%(2,415) | R+56.5 | R+4.8 |
| 2020 | 24.1%(757) | 75.8%(2,381) | R+51.7 | R+2.8 |
| 2018 | 24.8%(544) | 73.6%(1,615) | R+48.8 | R+21.0 |
| 2014 | 34.5%(559) | 62.4%(1,011) | R+27.9 | D+5.1 |
| 2012 | 33.4%(883) | 66.5%(1,755) | R+33.0 | R+55.0 |
| 2008 | 60.2%(1,585) | 38.2%(1,006) | D+22.0 | D+41.0 |
| 2006 | 39.6%(799) | 58.6%(1,182) | R+19.0 | D+61.4 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 80.4%(1,091) | R+80.4 | R+50.7 |
| 2000 | 35.1%(873) | 64.8%(1,611) | R+29.7 | R+41.4 |
| 1996 | 55.6%(1,207) | 44.0%(954) | D+11.7 | D+23.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20.5%(467) | 79.3%(1,806) | R+58.8 | R+5.3 |
| 2017 | 22.4%(413) | 75.9%(1,398) | R+53.5 | R+12.6 |
| 2013 | 24.3%(396) | 65.1%(1,063) | R+40.9 | R+5.3 |
| 2009 | 32.2%(518) | 67.8%(1,091) | R+35.6 | R+23.2 |
| 2005 | 42.4%(754) | 54.8%(975) | R+12.4 | R+14.1 |
| 2001 | 50.3%(918) | 48.6%(887) | D+1.7 | D+24.2 |
| 1997 | 37.3%(736) | 59.8%(1,180) | R+22.5 | D+10.7 |
| 1993 | 32.9%(631) | 66.2%(1,268) | R+33.2 | R+25.1 |
| 1989 | 45.8%(766) | 53.9%(902) | R+8.1 | R+18.6 |
| 1985 | 55.2%(909) | 44.8%(737) | D+10.4 | R+15.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab