County record · fips 51175 · Virginia
SouthamptonVA
Republican ×6 since 2004reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+25.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
25–14
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/39
54% of its elections
Closest election
2000
D+1.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +63.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | +56.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | -56.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +54.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -50.0 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
17,964
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$70,795
2024 dollars
Non-white
40%
Rural
98%
Age 65+
22%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Gates, NC · Hertford, NC · Northampton, NC · Greensville, VA · Isle of Wight, VA · Surry, VA · Sussex, VA · Franklin City, VA · Suffolk City, VA