County record · fips 51730 · Virginia
Petersburg CityVA
Democratic ×13 since 1976reported 1904–2024 · 31 elections
The Long Record
31 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
D+73.7
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
28–3
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
18/31
58% of its elections
Closest election
1960
D+2.3
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | -50.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +38.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -35.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1952 | -35.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +34.9 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
33,537
College (BA+)
25%
Median income
$50,698
2024 dollars
Non-white
86%
Rural
3%
Age 65+
17%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Chesterfield, VA · Dinwiddie, VA · Prince George, VA · Colonial Heights City, VA