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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
ElectionSwingToward
1976+55.3 ptsDemocrats
1968-41.2 ptsRepublicans
2016-34.2 ptsRepublicans
1984-31.5 ptsRepublicans
1964+24.2 ptsDemocrats

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.

Neighbouring counties

Alleghany, VA