Turnout Trends by Select Precincts
This chart looks at the change in voter participation for precincts where residents share common geographic/demographic characteristics. The numbers presented show the percentage change in voter turnout in this year's presidential election compared to 2016.
Statewide
Age
College Precincts
At least 50% of registered voters are age 25 or younger. On or adjacent to a college campus. Number of precincts included: 8
Millennial Precincts
At least 45% of registered voters are millennials (born after 1985 and before 1997). Not on or adjacent to a college campus. Number of precincts included: 8
Race
African American Precincts
At least 95% of voters are African-American. Number of precincts included: 31
White (Suburban/Urban) Precincts
Precincts where Caucasians represent 95% or greater of registered voters in suburban counties and cities. Number of precincts included: 18
White (Shenandoah Valley) Precincts
Precincts where Caucasians represent 95% or greater of registered voters in the Shenandoah Valley. Number of precincts included: 61
White (Southwest Virginia) Precincts
Precincts where Caucasians represent 95% or greater of registered voters in Southwest Virginia. Number of precincts included: 132
Education/Income
High School Or Less (White Majority) Precincts
75% or more of registered voters have a high school diploma or less. 90% or more of registered voters are Caucasian. Number of precincts included: 25
High School Or Less (White Minority) Precincts
75% or more of registered voters have a high school diploma or less. Less than 50% of registered voters are Caucasian. Number of precincts included: 17
Low Income (Southwest Virginia) Precincts
Precincts with lowest median income in Southwest Virginia. Number of precincts included: 13
Source: Virginia Department of Elections
Methodology:'Turnout' is the percentage of registered voters who cast ballots in an election. The numbers include ballots cast both before and on Election Day. The calculation for turnout change is (2020 Turnout MINUS 2016 Turnout) / (2016 Turnout). VPAP identified precincts that share certain characteristics by using the state voter file from the Department of Elections and aggregated voter data by precinct from two leading vendors of political data (one conservative, one progressive).