Washington County, Virginia: Deep Red Country
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+53.1
2024 Margin
R+0.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
54K
Population
Washington County, Virginia voted R+53.1 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 22,455 votes (76.07%). This represented a R+0.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+53.1
2020→2024 SwingR+0.6%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population53,935
Median Age
46.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
26.5%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$59,116(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.2%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
75.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.0%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
40.1%(+23.6 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
10.7%(+5.5 vs US)
Catholic
1.6%(-17.1 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
0.9%(-1.1 vs US)
Black Protestant
0.7%(-1.5 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:46.8 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
17.3%↓
18-29
7.9%↓
30-44
16.6%↓
45-64
33.9%↑
65+
24.3%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail TradeAbove avg
14.5%ManufacturingAbove avg
12.7%Education
8.3%Professional ServicesBelow avg
7.6%Construction
6.6%HealthcareVery low
4.4%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.9%(6,772) | 76.1%(22,455) | R+53.1 | R+0.6 |
| 2020 | 23.1%(6,617) | 75.6%(21,679) | R+52.5 | D+0.8 |
| 2016 | 21.5%(5,553) | 74.8%(19,320) | R+53.3 | R+10.1 |
| 2012 | 27.6%(7,076) | 70.8%(18,141) | R+43.2 | R+10.5 |
| 2008 | 32.9%(8,063) | 65.6%(16,077) | R+32.7 | D+0.2 |
| 2004 | 32.6%(7,339) | 65.5%(14,749) | R+32.9 | R+10.6 |
| 2000 | 37.3%(7,549) | 59.7%(12,064) | R+22.3 | R+10.4 |
| 1996 | 38.2%(6,939) | 50.1%(9,098) | R+11.9 | R+2.0 |
| 1992 | 38.3%(7,269) | 48.2%(9,150) | R+9.9 | D+19.1 |
| 1988 | 34.4%(5,819) | 63.5%(10,722) | R+29.0 | D+7.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.4%(8,259) | 71.6%(20,851) | R+43.3 | D+2.2 |
| 2020 | 27.2%(7,744) | 72.7%(20,656) | R+45.4 | R+3.8 |
| 2018 | 28.5%(5,825) | 70.2%(14,350) | R+41.7 | R+6.3 |
| 2014 | 31.4%(4,402) | 66.8%(9,361) | R+35.4 | D+2.1 |
| 2012 | 31.2%(7,916) | 68.7%(17,417) | R+37.5 | R+46.2 |
| 2008 | 54.0%(12,929) | 45.2%(10,835) | D+8.7 | D+33.5 |
| 2006 | 37.3%(6,499) | 62.0%(10,815) | R+24.7 | D+62.1 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 86.9%(8,280) | R+86.9 | R+61.2 |
| 2000 | 37.1%(7,278) | 62.9%(12,315) | R+25.7 | R+25.6 |
| 1996 | 50.0%(8,282) | 50.0%(8,295) | R+0.1 | D+18.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25.6%(5,382) | 74.2%(15,614) | R+48.6 | D+1.6 |
| 2017 | 24.4%(4,003) | 74.7%(12,247) | R+50.3 | R+8.5 |
| 2013 | 27.2%(3,936) | 69.0%(9,989) | R+41.8 | D+8.0 |
| 2009 | 25.1%(3,469) | 74.9%(10,348) | R+49.8 | R+18.3 |
| 2005 | 33.9%(5,188) | 65.4%(10,009) | R+31.5 | R+22.9 |
| 2001 | 45.3%(6,703) | 53.8%(7,972) | R+8.6 | D+13.6 |
| 1997 | 38.1%(4,761) | 60.3%(7,528) | R+22.1 | D+19.4 |
| 1993 | 28.6%(3,904) | 70.2%(9,579) | R+41.6 | R+22.4 |
| 1989 | 40.4%(5,572) | 59.6%(8,219) | R+19.2 | R+26.3 |
| 1985 | 53.5%(5,691) | 46.5%(4,936) | D+7.1 | D+7.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab