County record · fips 51095 · Virginia
James CityVA
Democratic ×2 since 2020reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
D+6.3
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
16–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/39
62% of its elections
Closest election
1928
R+0.7
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | -53.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +49.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +45.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1904 | +41.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1960 | +38.4 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
81,013
College (BA+)
51%
Median income
$109,985
2024 dollars
Non-white
28%
Rural
14%
Age 65+
27%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Charles City, VA · Gloucester, VA · King and Queen, VA · New Kent, VA · York, VA · Newport News City, VA · Williamsburg City, VA