Amherst County, Virginia: null
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+36.4
2024 Margin
R+4.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
31K
Population
Amherst County, Virginia voted R+36.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 11,742 votes (67.65%). This represented a R+4.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.5
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-0.9/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+36.4
2020→2024 SwingR+4.8%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population31,307
Median Age
43.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
23.0%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$64,454(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
73.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
17.3%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
78.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
10.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.3%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.1%(US: 17.1%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.3%(5,429) | 67.7%(11,742) | R+36.4 | -4.8 |
| 2020 | 33.4%(5,672) | 64.9%(11,041) | R+31.6 | -1.3 |
| 2016 | 32.9%(5,057) | 63.1%(9,719) | R+30.3 | -10.4 |
| 2012 | 39.4%(5,900) | 59.3%(8,876) | R+19.9 | -3.7 |
| 2008 | 41.5%(6,094) | 57.6%(8,470) | R+16.2 | +6.6 |
| 2004 | 38.3%(4,866) | 61.1%(7,758) | R+22.8 | -7.0 |
| 2000 | 41.1%(4,812) | 56.9%(6,660) | R+15.8 | -13.7 |
| 1996 | 44.5%(4,864) | 46.6%(5,094) | R+2.1 | +10.6 |
| 1992 | 37.6%(4,101) | 50.3%(5,482) | R+12.7 | +16.3 |
| 1988 | 35.1%(3,567) | 64.1%(6,507) | R+29.0 | +5.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.6%(5,790) | 66.3%(11,414) | R+32.7 | -6.9 |
| 2020 | 37.1%(6,273) | 62.9%(10,624) | R+25.7 | +0.1 |
| 2018 | 36.2%(4,541) | 62.0%(7,779) | R+25.8 | -1.6 |
| 2014 | 36.9%(3,243) | 61.0%(5,370) | R+24.2 | -5.3 |
| 2012 | 40.5%(6,073) | 59.4%(8,905) | R+18.9 | -34.7 |
| 2008 | 57.1%(8,152) | 41.3%(5,895) | D+15.8 | +33.7 |
| 2006 | 40.5%(3,974) | 58.3%(5,732) | R+17.9 | +67.8 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 85.7%(5,957) | R+85.7 | -70.3 |
| 2000 | 42.3%(4,888) | 57.7%(6,661) | R+15.3 | -14.3 |
| 1996 | 49.5%(5,243) | 50.5%(5,357) | R+1.1 | -2.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32.7%(4,294) | 67.1%(8,811) | R+34.4 | -6.7 |
| 2017 | 35.6%(3,616) | 63.4%(6,431) | R+27.8 | -0.4 |
| 2013 | 33.1%(2,993) | 60.5%(5,466) | R+27.4 | +8.4 |
| 2009 | 32.1%(2,827) | 67.9%(5,976) | R+35.8 | -25.1 |
| 2005 | 43.6%(3,576) | 54.2%(4,450) | R+10.7 | -12.7 |
| 2001 | 50.8%(4,198) | 48.8%(4,031) | D+2.0 | +16.5 |
| 1997 | 42.0%(3,400) | 56.4%(4,571) | R+14.4 | +11.9 |
| 1993 | 36.5%(3,122) | 62.9%(5,375) | R+26.4 | -15.6 |
| 1989 | 44.6%(4,000) | 55.4%(4,965) | R+10.8 | -18.3 |
| 1985 | 53.8%(4,001) | 46.2%(3,438) | D+7.6 | +5.1 |