Halifax County, Virginia, VA
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+21.0
2024 Margin
R+5.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1964
Voting Streak
34K
Population
Halifax County, Virginia voted R+21.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 10,741 votes (60.1%). This represented a R+5.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1964.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+21.0
2020→2024 SwingR+5.9%
Voting StreakR since 1964
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population34,022
Median Age
46.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
18.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$49,145(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
59.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
34.7%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
70.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
17.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.8%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.1%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
43.9%(+27.4 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
7.6%(+2.4 vs US)
Black Protestant
5.5%(+3.3 vs US)
Catholic
1.1%(-17.6 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
0.6%(-1.4 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:46.6 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
20.2%
18-29
7.2%↓
30-44
14.7%↓
45-64
32.5%↑
65+
25.3%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
18.2%Retail Trade
10.1%Professional ServicesBelow avg
8.0%Education
7.7%Construction
7.1%HealthcareVery low
3.2%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 | 39.1%(6,984) | 60.1%(10,741) | R+21.0 | R+5.9 |
| 2020 | 42.0%(7,666) | 57.1%(10,418) | R+15.1 | D+1.4 |
| 2016 | 40.6%(6,897) | 57.1%(9,704) | R+16.5 | R+11.0 |
| 2012 | 46.5%(7,766) | 52.1%(8,694) | R+5.6 | R+2.7 |
| 2008 | 48.2%(8,126) | 51.0%(8,600) | R+2.8 | D+11.8 |
| 2004 | 42.4%(6,220) | 57.1%(8,363) | R+14.6 | R+2.0 |
| 2000 | 42.4%(5,963) | 55.0%(7,732) | R+12.6 | R+5.8 |
| 1996 | 42.3%(5,599) | 49.1%(6,490) | R+6.7 | R+0.8 |
| 1992 | 41.4%(5,803) | 47.3%(6,634) | R+5.9 | D+10.9 |
| 1988 | 40.9%(5,218) | 57.7%(7,365) | R+16.8 | D+7.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.0%(7,397) | 58.0%(10,218) | R+16.0 | R+7.4 |
| 2020 | 45.6%(8,258) | 54.3%(9,824) | R+8.7 | D+4.7 |
| 2018 | 42.9%(5,869) | 56.2%(7,691) | R+13.3 | R+7.4 |
| 2014 | 46.2%(4,435) | 52.1%(5,005) | R+5.9 | D+1.5 |
| 2012 | 46.2%(7,649) | 53.6%(8,878) | R+7.4 | R+33.4 |
| 2008 | 62.4%(9,881) | 36.4%(5,769) | D+26.0 | D+45.2 |
| 2006 | 39.8%(4,078) | 59.0%(6,053) | R+19.3 | D+62.0 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 81.2%(4,874) | R+81.2 | R+72.1 |
| 2000 | 45.5%(6,263) | 54.5%(7,514) | R+9.1 | R+5.8 |
| 1996 | 48.3%(5,865) | 51.6%(6,264) | R+3.3 | D+7.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39.6%(5,272) | 60.3%(8,027) | R+20.7 | D+1.0 |
| 2017 | 38.8%(4,037) | 60.4%(6,291) | R+21.6 | R+6.4 |
| 2013 | 39.0%(3,909) | 54.2%(5,432) | R+15.2 | D+8.1 |
| 2009 | 38.3%(3,390) | 61.5%(5,453) | R+23.3 | R+12.6 |
| 2005 | 43.8%(3,931) | 54.5%(4,887) | R+10.7 | R+22.0 |
| 2001 | 54.8%(5,506) | 43.4%(4,366) | D+11.3 | D+37.5 |
| 1997 | 35.8%(3,328) | 62.0%(5,756) | R+26.1 | R+2.0 |
| 1993 | 37.4%(3,052) | 61.6%(5,024) | R+24.2 | R+17.6 |
| 1989 | 46.7%(4,562) | 53.3%(5,205) | R+6.6 | R+8.0 |
| 1985 | 50.7%(3,778) | 49.3%(3,670) | D+1.4 | D+3.3 |
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(72.8%) | Bernie Sanders(14.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(80.8%) | Bernie Sanders(18.6%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(73.0%) | Hillary Clinton(25.6%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee