Covington city, Virginia: Northern Rural Secular
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1960–2024
R+33.2
2024 Margin
R+9.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
6K
Population
Covington city, Virginia voted R+33.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 1,642 votes (66.21%). This represented a R+9.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+33.2
2020→2024 SwingR+9.6%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record17
Demographics
Population5,737
Median Age
41.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
9.6%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$45,737(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
79.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
12.5%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
71.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
23.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.0%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
35.1%(+18.6 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
32.4%(+27.2 vs US)
Black Protestant
4.4%(+2.2 vs US)
Catholic
3.7%(-15.0 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
3.6%(+1.6 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:41.9 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
22.8%
18-29
9.8%↓
30-44
16.7%↓
45-64
31.3%↑
65+
19.4%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail TradeAbove avg
14.1%ManufacturingAbove avg
13.5%Education
9.7%Professional ServicesBelow avg
8.0%Construction
7.8%HealthcareBelow avg
7.5%Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.0%(818) | 66.2%(1,642) | R+33.2 | R+9.6 |
| 2020 | 37.0%(964) | 60.7%(1,580) | R+23.7 | R+5.4 |
| 2016 | 38.4%(914) | 56.6%(1,349) | R+18.3 | R+33.0 |
| 2012 | 56.6%(1,319) | 41.9%(975) | D+14.8 | D+2.7 |
| 2008 | 55.4%(1,304) | 43.3%(1,020) | D+12.1 | D+8.8 |
| 2004 | 51.2%(1,179) | 48.0%(1,104) | D+3.3 | R+5.9 |
| 2000 | 52.8%(1,168) | 43.6%(966) | D+9.1 | R+16.6 |
| 1996 | 56.8%(1,394) | 31.1%(763) | D+25.7 | D+10.1 |
| 1992 | 50.3%(1,442) | 34.7%(995) | D+15.6 | D+5.5 |
| 1988 | 53.8%(1,567) | 43.7%(1,274) | D+10.1 | D+20.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.0%(1,025) | 58.0%(1,418) | R+16.1 | R+7.1 |
| 2020 | 45.5%(1,157) | 54.5%(1,386) | R+9.0 | D+0.9 |
| 2018 | 45.1%(785) | 54.9%(957) | R+9.9 | R+32.9 |
| 2014 | 61.5%(731) | 38.5%(457) | D+23.1 | D+13.2 |
| 2012 | 54.9%(1,306) | 45.1%(1,071) | D+9.9 | R+48.7 |
| 2008 | 79.3%(1,817) | 20.7%(474) | D+58.6 | D+40.6 |
| 2006 | 59.0%(936) | 41.0%(650) | D+18.0 | D+118.0 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 100.0%(872) | R+100.0 | R+109.5 |
| 2000 | 54.7%(1,203) | 45.3%(995) | D+9.5 | R+15.9 |
| 1996 | 62.7%(1,442) | 37.3%(858) | D+25.4 | D+6.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40.4%(678) | 59.6%(999) | R+19.1 | R+1.2 |
| 2017 | 41.0%(545) | 59.0%(784) | R+18.0 | R+25.0 |
| 2013 | 53.5%(590) | 46.5%(513) | D+7.0 | R+24.8 |
| 2009 | 65.9%(979) | 34.1%(507) | D+31.8 | D+4.7 |
| 2005 | 63.5%(1,022) | 36.5%(587) | D+27.0 | R+1.4 |
| 2001 | 64.2%(1,071) | 35.8%(597) | D+28.4 | D+24.1 |
| 1997 | 52.2%(935) | 47.8%(857) | D+4.3 | D+9.7 |
| 1993 | 47.3%(1,103) | 52.7%(1,227) | R+5.3 | R+20.0 |
| 1989 | 57.3%(1,570) | 42.7%(1,169) | D+14.6 | R+19.8 |
| 1985 | 67.2%(1,625) | 32.8%(792) | D+34.5 | R+1.0 |
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(60.4%) | Bernie Sanders(21.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(73.6%) | Bernie Sanders(25.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(57.9%) | Barack Obama(39.9%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee