County record · fips 51159 · Virginia
Richmond CountyVA
Republican ×20 since 1948reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+30.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
11–27
Dem–Rep two-party wins · 1 exact tie
Voted with the winner
22/38
58% of its elections
Closest election
1896
D+0.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | -69.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +64.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +33.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -27.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +26.8 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
9,095
College (BA+)
17%
Median income
$66,304
2024 dollars
Non-white
40%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
21%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Essex, VA · Lancaster, VA · Northumberland, VA · Westmoreland, VA