County record · fips 51015 · Virginia
AugustaVA
Republican ×20 since 1948reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+48.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
18–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/39
51% of its elections
Closest election
1964
R+3.4
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 | +53.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | -48.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -47.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +47.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +32.2 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
78,033
College (BA+)
25%
Median income
$82,049
2024 dollars
Non-white
12%
Rural
84%
Age 65+
23%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Albemarle, VA · Bath, VA · Highland, VA · Nelson, VA · Rockbridge, VA · Rockingham, VA · Staunton City, VA · Waynesboro City, VA · Pendleton, WV