Question 1

How did Stafford, Virginia vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Stafford, Virginia voted Democratic in 2024 with a margin of D+0.8. Kamala D Harris received 41,252 votes and Donald Trump received 40,590 out of 83,123 total votes cast, a 2.5-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Stafford, Virginia's political history?

Accepted Answer

Stafford, Virginia has 39 presidential elections on record, spanning 1872 to 2024. Democrats have won 15 and Republicans 24 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 52.0 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Stafford, Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Stafford, Virginia has a population of 163,466 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 51.5% non-Hispanic white, 16.6% Hispanic, 19.9% Black. About 44% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $137,807.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Stafford, Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Stafford, Virginia are Frederick, Anne Arundel, Spotsylvania. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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