County record · fips 51183 · Virginia
SussexVA
Democratic ×13 since 1976reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
D+4.5
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
31–8
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/39
49% of its elections
Closest election
1988
D+3.6
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | +66.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +52.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | -46.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +42.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -39.4 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
10,765
College (BA+)
17%
Median income
$63,530
2024 dollars
Non-white
59%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Dinwiddie, VA · Greensville, VA · Prince George, VA · Southampton, VA · Surry, VA