County record · fips 51580 · Virginia
Covington CityVA
Republican ×3 since 2016reported 1956–2024 · 18 elections
The Long Record
18 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+33.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
11–7
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
13/18
72% of its elections
Closest election
2004
D+3.3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +55.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -41.2 pts | Republicans |
| 2016 | -34.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1984 | -31.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +24.2 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
5,680
College (BA+)
9%
Median income
$41,944
2024 dollars
Non-white
21%
Rural
1%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.