Richmond city, Virginia: Black Belt
Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+65.9
2024 Margin
R+2.1%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1976
Voting Streak
🗳️ Black Belt
Classification
227K
Population
Richmond city, Virginia voted D+65.9 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 88,710 votes (81.59%). This represented a R+2.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1976.
Electoral Behavior
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Black BeltView all
Southern counties with 40%+ Black population, a distinct region shaped by the history of slavery and the plantation economy. Voting patterns are heavily influenced by racial demographics.
Volatility
9.0
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
+1.3/yr (blue)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+65.9
2020→2024 SwingR+2.1%
Voting StreakD since 1976
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population226,610
Median Age
34.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
62.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$59,606(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
41.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
10.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
40.5%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.3%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
43.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
18.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81.6%(88,710) | 15.7%(17,041) | D+65.9 | -2.1 |
| 2020 | 82.9%(92,175) | 14.9%(16,603) | D+68.0 | +4.5 |
| 2016 | 78.6%(81,259) | 15.1%(15,581) | D+63.5 | +6.3 |
| 2012 | 77.8%(75,921) | 20.6%(20,050) | D+57.3 | -1.8 |
| 2008 | 79.1%(73,623) | 20.0%(18,649) | D+59.1 | +18.0 |
| 2004 | 70.2%(52,167) | 29.1%(21,637) | D+41.1 | +7.0 |
| 2000 | 64.8%(42,717) | 30.7%(20,265) | D+34.1 | +2.3 |
| 1996 | 63.0%(42,273) | 31.3%(20,993) | D+31.7 | +2.5 |
| 1992 | 59.8%(47,642) | 30.5%(24,341) | D+29.2 | +15.1 |
| 1988 | 56.4%(42,155) | 42.3%(31,586) | D+14.1 | +2.1 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83.8%(89,672) | 16.3%(17,400) | D+67.5 | +0.8 |
| 2020 | 83.3%(91,222) | 16.6%(18,205) | D+66.7 | -4.5 |
| 2018 | 84.6%(75,485) | 13.4%(11,962) | D+71.2 | +16.3 |
| 2014 | 75.8%(38,963) | 20.9%(10,750) | D+54.9 | -5.2 |
| 2012 | 79.9%(76,783) | 19.9%(19,081) | D+60.1 | -10.6 |
| 2008 | 84.5%(76,593) | 13.8%(12,517) | D+70.7 | +26.0 |
| 2006 | 71.7%(38,527) | 26.9%(14,478) | D+44.7 | +122.6 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 77.9%(25,496) | R+77.9 | -115.8 |
| 2000 | 69.0%(44,966) | 31.0%(20,211) | D+38.0 | +9.4 |
| 1996 | 64.3%(41,822) | 35.7%(23,212) | D+28.6 | -10.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86.7%(79,019) | 13.0%(11,883) | D+73.7 | +9.4 |
| 2017 | 81.5%(58,047) | 17.2%(12,262) | D+64.3 | +7.7 |
| 2013 | 73.4%(42,957) | 16.8%(9,854) | D+56.5 | +17.9 |
| 2009 | 69.2%(31,241) | 30.6%(13,785) | D+38.7 | -14.7 |
| 2005 | 75.9%(38,900) | 22.5%(11,529) | D+53.4 | +5.8 |
| 2001 | 73.3%(35,558) | 25.6%(12,432) | D+47.6 | +21.0 |
| 1997 | 62.3%(30,643) | 35.7%(17,544) | D+26.6 | +7.3 |
| 1993 | 59.1%(32,610) | 39.8%(21,935) | D+19.4 | -16.7 |
| 1989 | 68.0%(49,513) | 31.9%(23,239) | D+36.1 | +1.6 |
| 1985 | 67.2%(42,953) | 32.7%(20,904) | D+34.5 | +5.5 |