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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
ElectionSwingToward
1928-53.2 ptsRepublicans
1912+49.4 ptsDemocrats
1932+45.2 ptsDemocrats
1904+41.4 ptsDemocrats
1960+38.4 ptsDemocrats

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