County record · fips 51191 · Virginia
WashingtonVA
Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+53.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
14–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/39
67% of its elections
Closest election
1944
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +54.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +46.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -44.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -44.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +35.0 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
53,926
College (BA+)
27%
Median income
$64,552
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
Rural
69%
Age 65+
25%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Johnson, TN · Sullivan, TN · Grayson, VA · Russell, VA · Scott, VA · Smyth, VA · Bristol City, VA