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County record · fips 51830 · Virginia

Williamsburg CityVA

Democratic ×6 since 2004reported 1904–2024 · 31 elections

The Long Record

31 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
D+45.2
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
20–11
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/31
65% of its elections
Closest election
2000
R+1.5
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
1948-39.9 ptsRepublicans
1912+39.4 ptsDemocrats
1964+32.2 ptsDemocrats
1924+27.1 ptsDemocrats
2008+26.0 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
15,798
College (BA+)
46%
Median income
$75,604
2024 dollars
Non-white
33%
Rural
0%
Age 65+
18%

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

Neighbouring counties

James City, VA · York, VA