County record · fips 51023 · Virginia
BotetourtVA
Republican ×12 since 1980reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+45.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
19–20
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/39
59% of its elections
Closest election
1944
D+0.1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +52.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -40.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +33.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +25.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1884 | -21.0 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
34,004
College (BA+)
28%
Median income
$81,213
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
59%
Age 65+
24%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Alleghany, VA · Bedford, VA · Craig, VA · Roanoke County, VA · Rockbridge, VA