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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
ElectionSwingToward
1912+58.8 ptsDemocrats
1972-55.3 ptsRepublicans
1932+52.5 ptsDemocrats
1904+48.4 ptsDemocrats
1880-47.3 ptsRepublicans

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