Westmoreland County, Virginia, VA
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+14.3
2024 Margin
R+6.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
18K
Population
Westmoreland County, Virginia voted R+14.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,003 votes (56.59%). This represented a R+6.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+14.3
2020→2024 SwingR+6.0%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population18,477
Median Age
47.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
19.7%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$56,647(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
62.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
24.3%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
79.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
12.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
4.2%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
25.8%(+9.3 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
11.3%(+6.1 vs US)
Catholic
6.5%(-12.2 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:47.9 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
18.2%↓
18-29
5.9%↓
30-44
17.1%
45-64
32.4%↑
65+
26.4%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSProfessional ServicesAbove avg
15.4%Retail TradeAbove avg
13.9%ConstructionAbove avg
8.6%Education
7.6%HealthcareVery low
5.6%AgricultureVery high
3.9%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural RManufacturing: Trade policy sensitive
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.3%(4,491) | 56.6%(6,003) | R+14.3 | R+6.0 |
| 2020 | 45.3%(4,501) | 53.5%(5,318) | R+8.2 | R+1.1 |
| 2016 | 44.7%(3,836) | 51.9%(4,448) | R+7.1 | R+14.1 |
| 2012 | 52.9%(4,295) | 46.0%(3,731) | D+7.0 | R+3.3 |
| 2008 | 54.6%(4,577) | 44.4%(3,719) | D+10.2 | D+11.2 |
| 2004 | 49.2%(3,370) | 50.1%(3,433) | R+0.9 | R+0.8 |
| 2000 | 48.5%(2,922) | 48.7%(2,932) | R+0.2 | R+10.8 |
| 1996 | 51.0%(2,949) | 40.3%(2,333) | D+10.6 | D+7.4 |
| 1992 | 44.3%(2,758) | 41.0%(2,554) | D+3.3 | D+15.6 |
| 1988 | 43.0%(2,311) | 55.4%(2,974) | R+12.3 | D+2.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.0%(4,774) | 54.0%(5,615) | R+8.1 | R+6.2 |
| 2020 | 49.0%(4,821) | 51.0%(5,009) | R+1.9 | R+2.3 |
| 2018 | 50.2%(3,448) | 49.8%(3,421) | D+0.4 | D+3.1 |
| 2014 | 48.7%(2,217) | 51.3%(2,338) | R+2.7 | R+10.5 |
| 2012 | 53.9%(4,331) | 46.1%(3,703) | D+7.8 | R+31.4 |
| 2008 | 69.6%(5,485) | 30.4%(2,395) | D+39.2 | D+38.9 |
| 2006 | 50.2%(2,421) | 49.8%(2,405) | D+0.3 | D+100.3 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(1,779) | R+100.0 | R+101.8 |
| 2000 | 50.9%(3,078) | 49.1%(2,970) | D+1.8 | R+1.9 |
| 1996 | 51.8%(2,886) | 48.2%(2,681) | D+3.7 | D+3.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45.9%(3,733) | 54.1%(4,396) | R+8.2 | R+0.2 |
| 2017 | 46.0%(2,442) | 54.0%(2,865) | R+8.0 | R+8.0 |
| 2013 | 50.0%(2,115) | 50.0%(2,116) | R+0.0 | D+17.2 |
| 2009 | 41.4%(1,711) | 58.6%(2,422) | R+17.2 | R+24.3 |
| 2005 | 53.6%(2,219) | 46.4%(1,924) | D+7.1 | R+9.7 |
| 2001 | 58.4%(2,471) | 41.6%(1,759) | D+16.8 | D+25.6 |
| 1997 | 45.6%(1,801) | 54.4%(2,148) | R+8.8 | D+10.4 |
| 1993 | 40.4%(1,698) | 59.6%(2,504) | R+19.2 | R+16.4 |
| 1989 | 48.6%(2,197) | 51.4%(2,322) | R+2.8 | R+16.9 |
| 1985 | 57.1%(1,972) | 42.9%(1,484) | D+14.1 | D+1.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab