County record · fips 51013 · Virginia
ArlingtonVA
Democratic ×11 since 1984reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
D+59.9
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
22–16
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/38
63% of its elections
Closest election
1900
R+1.0
this countyVirginianational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +52.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -49.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | -44.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1900 | +36.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -28.0 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
236,254
College (BA+)
77%
Median income
$142,114
2024 dollars
Non-white
42%
Rural
0%
Age 65+
12%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
District of Columbia, DC · Fairfax County, VA · Alexandria City, VA · Falls Church City, VA