County record · fips 51127 · Virginia
New KentVA
Republican ×12 since 1980reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+32.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
14–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/39
67% of its elections
Closest election
1964
D+0.5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +58.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -55.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +52.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1904 | +48.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1880 | -47.3 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
25,105
College (BA+)
38%
Median income
$123,314
2024 dollars
Non-white
24%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Charles City, VA · Hanover, VA · Henrico, VA · James City, VA · King and Queen, VA · King William, VA