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County record · fips 51199 · Virginia

YorkVA

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections

The Long Record

39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+6.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–26
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/39
64% of its elections
Closest election
1952
R+1.8
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
ElectionSwingToward
1928-114.1 ptsRepublicans
1932+72.9 ptsDemocrats
1896+72.7 ptsDemocrats
1900-59.6 ptsRepublicans
1904+52.6 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
71,005
College (BA+)
50%
Median income
$109,956
2024 dollars
Non-white
34%
Rural
7%
Age 65+
18%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Gloucester, VA · James City, VA · Hampton City, VA · Newport News City, VA · Poquoson City, VA · Williamsburg City, VA