Falls Church city, Virginia: Professional Migration
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1952–2024
D+61.6
2024 Margin
R+2.5%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1988
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
15K
Population
Falls Church city, Virginia voted D+61.6 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 7,200 votes (79.45%). This represented a R+2.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988.
Electoral Behavior
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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
8.9
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
+1.6/yr (blue)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+61.6
2020→2024 SwingR+2.5%
Voting StreakD since 1988
Elections on Record19
Demographics
Population14,658
Median Age
38.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
129.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$164,536(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
68.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
10.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.9%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
8.8%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
50.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
3.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 79.5%(7,200) | 17.9%(1,620) | D+61.6 | -2.5 |
| 2020 | 81.0%(7,146) | 16.9%(1,490) | D+64.1 | +6.2 |
| 2016 | 75.0%(5,819) | 17.1%(1,324) | D+58.0 | +18.5 |
| 2012 | 68.9%(5,015) | 29.5%(2,147) | D+39.4 | -0.9 |
| 2008 | 69.6%(4,695) | 29.2%(1,970) | D+40.4 | +9.7 |
| 2004 | 64.7%(3,944) | 34.0%(2,074) | D+30.7 | +13.2 |
| 2000 | 55.6%(3,109) | 38.1%(2,131) | D+17.5 | +0.4 |
| 1996 | 55.4%(2,375) | 38.4%(1,644) | D+17.1 | -0.6 |
| 1992 | 53.0%(2,864) | 35.4%(1,912) | D+17.6 | +17.3 |
| 1988 | 49.8%(2,484) | 49.5%(2,470) | D+0.3 | +5.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 80.0%(7,163) | 20.0%(1,791) | D+60.0 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | 80.0%(7,016) | 19.9%(1,750) | D+60.0 | -6.6 |
| 2018 | 82.1%(5,902) | 15.5%(1,112) | D+66.6 | +21.1 |
| 2014 | 71.5%(3,599) | 26.0%(1,309) | D+45.5 | +2.6 |
| 2012 | 71.4%(5,147) | 28.4%(2,051) | D+42.9 | -9.1 |
| 2008 | 75.3%(5,022) | 23.2%(1,550) | D+52.0 | +9.9 |
| 2006 | 70.6%(3,532) | 28.4%(1,424) | D+42.1 | +119.3 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 77.2%(2,837) | R+77.2 | -105.0 |
| 2000 | 63.8%(3,528) | 35.9%(1,988) | D+27.8 | +31.1 |
| 1996 | 48.3%(2,410) | 51.5%(2,571) | R+3.2 | -41.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84.3%(6,407) | 15.5%(1,181) | D+68.8 | +9.5 |
| 2017 | 79.0%(4,781) | 19.7%(1,195) | D+59.2 | +11.0 |
| 2013 | 71.3%(3,523) | 23.1%(1,142) | D+48.2 | +18.2 |
| 2009 | 64.9%(2,718) | 34.9%(1,463) | D+30.0 | -17.1 |
| 2005 | 72.5%(3,138) | 25.5%(1,102) | D+47.0 | +14.5 |
| 2001 | 65.8%(2,623) | 33.3%(1,326) | D+32.5 | +1.7 |
| 1997 | 65.1%(2,655) | 34.2%(1,396) | D+30.9 | +9.9 |
| 1993 | 60.3%(2,472) | 39.3%(1,613) | D+20.9 | -5.3 |
| 1989 | 63.1%(2,617) | 36.9%(1,530) | D+26.2 | +6.0 |
| 1985 | 60.1%(1,816) | 39.9%(1,206) | D+20.2 | +9.0 |