Augusta County, Virginia: Deep Red Country
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+47.3
2024 Margin
R+0.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1948
Voting Streak
77K
Population
Augusta County, Virginia voted R+47.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 32,429 votes (73.01%). This represented a R+0.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1948.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+47.3
2020→2024 SwingR+0.3%
Voting StreakR since 1948
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population77,487
Median Age
44.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
23.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$76,124(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
88.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
4.0%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
79.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.7%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.5%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
25.5%(+9.0 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
10.9%(+5.7 vs US)
Black Protestant
0.3%(-1.9 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:44.8 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
18.7%↓
18-29
7.3%↓
30-44
18.2%
45-64
33.8%↑
65+
22.1%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
15.4%Retail Trade
12.6%Professional ServicesBelow avg
9.1%Construction
8.0%EducationBelow avg
6.0%HealthcareVery low
5.6%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveHealthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.7%(11,403) | 73.0%(32,429) | R+47.3 | R+0.3 |
| 2020 | 25.6%(10,840) | 72.7%(30,714) | R+47.0 | D+2.5 |
| 2016 | 22.5%(8,177) | 72.0%(26,163) | R+49.5 | R+7.4 |
| 2012 | 28.1%(9,451) | 70.2%(23,624) | R+42.1 | R+2.2 |
| 2008 | 29.5%(9,825) | 69.3%(23,120) | R+39.9 | D+10.9 |
| 2004 | 23.6%(7,019) | 74.4%(22,100) | R+50.8 | R+6.8 |
| 2000 | 26.3%(6,643) | 70.2%(17,744) | R+43.9 | R+10.0 |
| 1996 | 27.0%(5,965) | 60.9%(13,458) | R+33.9 | D+1.3 |
| 1992 | 23.7%(5,190) | 59.0%(12,896) | R+35.2 | D+16.3 |
| 1988 | 23.6%(4,170) | 75.1%(13,251) | R+51.5 | D+7.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.4%(12,517) | 71.6%(31,605) | R+43.3 | R+1.4 |
| 2020 | 29.1%(12,224) | 70.9%(29,794) | R+41.8 | D+0.5 |
| 2018 | 28.8%(8,427) | 71.2%(20,796) | R+42.3 | D+3.9 |
| 2014 | 26.9%(5,153) | 73.1%(14,011) | R+46.2 | R+4.3 |
| 2012 | 29.0%(9,879) | 71.0%(24,153) | R+41.9 | R+36.3 |
| 2008 | 47.2%(14,963) | 52.8%(16,750) | R+5.6 | D+33.2 |
| 2006 | 30.6%(7,086) | 69.4%(16,084) | R+38.8 | D+61.2 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(8,507) | R+100.0 | R+61.3 |
| 2000 | 30.7%(7,639) | 69.3%(17,269) | R+38.7 | R+12.8 |
| 1996 | 37.1%(7,643) | 62.9%(12,971) | R+25.9 | D+19.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27.9%(9,522) | 72.1%(24,612) | R+44.2 | D+3.9 |
| 2017 | 25.9%(6,030) | 74.1%(17,217) | R+48.1 | R+2.0 |
| 2013 | 27.0%(5,100) | 73.0%(13,817) | R+46.1 | D+8.8 |
| 2009 | 22.5%(4,558) | 77.5%(15,661) | R+54.9 | R+23.7 |
| 2005 | 34.4%(6,395) | 65.6%(12,197) | R+31.2 | R+6.2 |
| 2001 | 37.5%(6,673) | 62.5%(11,133) | R+25.1 | D+20.4 |
| 1997 | 27.3%(4,416) | 72.8%(11,789) | R+45.5 | D+18.1 |
| 1993 | 18.2%(3,126) | 81.8%(14,029) | R+63.6 | R+25.0 |
| 1989 | 30.7%(4,502) | 69.3%(10,146) | R+38.5 | R+22.9 |
| 1985 | 42.2%(4,936) | 57.8%(6,771) | R+15.7 | R+0.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(50.9%) | Bernie Sanders(25.0%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(51.4%) | Hillary Clinton(48.0%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(52.7%) | Hillary Clinton(45.8%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee