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County record · fips 51590 · Virginia

Danville CityVA

Democratic ×6 since 2004reported 1904–2024 · 31 elections

The Long Record

31 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
D+21.3
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
17–14
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/31
61% of its elections
Closest election
2004
D+0.2
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
1928-86.6 ptsRepublicans
1932+83.5 ptsDemocrats
1952-37.1 ptsRepublicans
1972-29.7 ptsRepublicans
1976+27.2 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
42,214
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$44,423
2024 dollars
Non-white
61%
Rural
3%
Age 65+
21%

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

Neighbouring counties

Caswell, NC · Pittsylvania, VA