County record · fips 51145 · Virginia
PowhatanVA
Republican ×14 since 1972reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+44.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–26
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/39
59% of its elections
Closest election
1952
R+5.7
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -53.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +39.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1956 | -36.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1904 | +33.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1880 | -31.3 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
31,555
College (BA+)
35%
Median income
$110,537
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
98%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Amelia, VA · Chesterfield, VA · Cumberland, VA · Goochland, VA