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County record · fips 51595 · Virginia

Emporia CityVA

Democratic ×8 since 1996reported 1968–2024 · 15 elections

The Long Record

15 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
D+31.2
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
8–7
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
9/15
60% of its elections
Closest election
1992
R+2.1
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+32.7 ptsDemocrats
1972-30.1 ptsRepublicans
2008+18.5 ptsDemocrats
1996+16.0 ptsDemocrats
1984-14.4 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
5,547
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$51,899
2024 dollars
Non-white
82%
Rural
5%
Age 65+
18%

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

Neighbouring counties

Greensville, VA