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County record · fips 39013 · Ohio

BelmontOH

Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Ohio and national vote
2024 result
R+47.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
21–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1868
R+0.4
this countyOhionational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1972-40.1 ptsRepublicans
1932+39.1 ptsDemocrats
1964+35.3 ptsDemocrats
2016-32.8 ptsRepublicans
1976+30.6 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
65,473
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$57,017
2024 dollars
Non-white
9%
Rural
62%
Age 65+
22%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Guernsey, OH · Harrison, OH · Jefferson, OH · Monroe, OH · Noble, OH · Marshall, WV · Ohio, WV