Roanoke County, Virginia: Professional Migration
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+22.4
2024 Margin
R+0.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
97K
Population
Roanoke County, Virginia voted R+22.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 34,453 votes (60.39%). This represented a R+0.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
🏘️
Professional MigrationView all
Growing metro exurbs and suburbs receiving educated professionals from cities. These areas are shifting blue as remote work and urban flight bring liberal voters. Examples: Atlanta suburbs, DFW exurbs, Denver metro.
Volatility
2.5
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-0.3/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+22.4
2020→2024 SwingR+0.6%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population96,929
Median Age
43.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
50.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$80,872(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
83.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
6.0%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.6%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
76.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.0%(21,693) | 60.4%(34,453) | R+22.4 | -0.6 |
| 2020 | 38.1%(21,801) | 59.9%(34,268) | R+21.8 | +5.8 |
| 2016 | 33.4%(17,200) | 61.0%(31,408) | R+27.6 | -2.4 |
| 2012 | 36.5%(18,711) | 61.8%(31,624) | R+25.2 | -4.1 |
| 2008 | 38.9%(19,812) | 60.0%(30,571) | R+21.1 | +9.8 |
| 2004 | 34.2%(16,082) | 65.1%(30,596) | R+30.9 | -8.5 |
| 2000 | 37.7%(16,141) | 60.1%(25,740) | R+22.4 | -8.9 |
| 1996 | 39.0%(15,387) | 52.5%(20,700) | R+13.5 | +1.0 |
| 1992 | 35.8%(14,704) | 50.3%(20,667) | R+14.5 | +11.3 |
| 1988 | 36.8%(12,938) | 62.6%(22,011) | R+25.8 | +11.7 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.6%(22,978) | 59.4%(33,609) | R+18.8 | -3.6 |
| 2020 | 42.4%(24,043) | 57.5%(32,642) | R+15.2 | +1.9 |
| 2018 | 40.5%(17,012) | 57.6%(24,194) | R+17.1 | +4.3 |
| 2014 | 37.9%(11,605) | 59.3%(18,166) | R+21.4 | -0.6 |
| 2012 | 39.5%(20,008) | 60.3%(30,530) | R+20.8 | -40.0 |
| 2008 | 59.1%(29,783) | 39.9%(20,113) | D+19.2 | +37.6 |
| 2006 | 40.1%(14,745) | 58.6%(21,520) | R+18.4 | +67.7 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 86.1%(20,261) | R+86.1 | -67.7 |
| 2000 | 40.8%(17,292) | 59.2%(25,082) | R+18.4 | -7.2 |
| 1996 | 44.4%(17,098) | 55.6%(21,404) | R+11.2 | -4.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42.1%(18,062) | 57.7%(24,728) | R+15.5 | +8.2 |
| 2017 | 37.5%(12,650) | 61.2%(20,648) | R+23.7 | +2.7 |
| 2013 | 31.8%(9,844) | 58.2%(18,040) | R+26.5 | +9.8 |
| 2009 | 31.8%(9,643) | 68.0%(20,617) | R+36.2 | -28.1 |
| 2005 | 44.7%(14,125) | 52.8%(16,686) | R+8.1 | -2.7 |
| 2001 | 47.0%(14,993) | 52.4%(16,713) | R+5.4 | +21.2 |
| 1997 | 36.0%(10,576) | 62.5%(18,384) | R+26.6 | -3.5 |
| 1993 | 38.1%(12,216) | 61.2%(19,612) | R+23.1 | -17.3 |
| 1989 | 47.1%(14,074) | 52.9%(15,807) | R+5.8 | -12.7 |
| 1985 | 53.4%(10,710) | 46.6%(9,332) | D+6.9 | +6.9 |