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County record · fips 51650 · Virginia

Hampton CityVA

Democratic ×9 since 1992reported 1912–2024 · 29 elections

The Long Record

29 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
D+40.5
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
23–6
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/29
66% of its elections
Closest election
1960
R+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
1928-50.9 ptsRepublicans
1976+46.8 ptsDemocrats
1932+38.7 ptsDemocrats
1972-38.1 ptsRepublicans
1952-37.8 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
137,557
College (BA+)
29%
Median income
$69,621
2024 dollars
Non-white
65%
Rural
0%
Age 65+
17%

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

Neighbouring counties

York, VA · Newport News City, VA · Poquoson City, VA