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County record · fips 51710 · Virginia

Norfolk CityVA

Democratic ×13 since 1976reported 1904–2024 · 31 elections

The Long Record

31 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
D+42.2
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
27–4
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/31
61% of its elections
Closest election
1984
D+3.4
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
1928-52.4 ptsRepublicans
1932+50.9 ptsDemocrats
1912+50.3 ptsDemocrats
1976+36.3 ptsDemocrats
1916-35.4 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
233,596
College (BA+)
33%
Median income
$66,109
2024 dollars
Non-white
59%
Rural
0%
Age 65+
13%

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

Neighbouring counties

Chesapeake City, VA · Portsmouth City, VA · Virginia Beach City, VA