County record · fips 51125 · Virginia
NelsonVA
Republican ×3 since 2016reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+7.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
31–8
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/39
59% of its elections
Closest election
2004
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 | +61.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +39.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1904 | +38.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -38.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -29.8 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
14,732
College (BA+)
36%
Median income
$72,589
2024 dollars
Non-white
20%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
30%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Albemarle, VA · Amherst, VA · Appomattox, VA · Augusta, VA · Buckingham, VA · Rockbridge, VA