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County record · fips 51720 · Virginia

Norton CityVA

Republican ×6 since 2004reported 1956–2024 · 18 elections

The Long Record

18 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+43.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
9–9
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
9/18
50% of its elections
Closest election
2008
R+0.1
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+44.9 ptsDemocrats
1964+39.9 ptsDemocrats
1972-33.7 ptsRepublicans
1968-32.1 ptsRepublicans
2016-22.9 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
3,577
College (BA+)
14%
Median income
$41,495
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
10%
Age 65+
21%

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

Neighbouring counties

Wise, VA