County record · fips 51067 · Virginia
Franklin CountyVA
Republican ×11 since 1984reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+45.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
26–13
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/39
51% of its elections
Closest election
1956
D+0.4
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +63.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +44.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -40.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +38.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +37.1 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
55,130
College (BA+)
25%
Median income
$68,849
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
Rural
90%
Age 65+
25%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Bedford, VA · Floyd, VA · Henry, VA · Patrick, VA · Pittsylvania, VA · Roanoke County, VA