County record · fips 51161 · Virginia
Roanoke CountyVA
Republican ×20 since 1948reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+22.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
14–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/39
56% of its elections
Closest election
1976
R+1.7
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | -56.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +56.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +54.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +46.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -43.4 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
97,023
College (BA+)
37%
Median income
$83,709
2024 dollars
Non-white
18%
Rural
19%
Age 65+
22%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Bedford, VA · Botetourt, VA · Craig, VA · Floyd, VA · Franklin County, VA · Montgomery, VA · Roanoke City, VA · Salem City, VA