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County record · fips 51036 · Virginia

Charles CityVA

Democratic ×17 since 1960reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
D+10.9
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
29–9
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/38
58% of its elections
Closest election
1908
D+8.2
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
ElectionSwingToward
1960+88.1 ptsDemocrats
1932+81.2 ptsDemocrats
1956-76.3 ptsRepublicans
1928-59.2 ptsRepublicans
1912+45.0 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
6,627
College (BA+)
17%
Median income
$75,417
2024 dollars
Non-white
55%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
27%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Chesterfield, VA · Henrico, VA · James City, VA · New Kent, VA · Prince George, VA · Surry, VA