County record · fips 51027 · Virginia
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Republican ×5 since 2008reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+70.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
26–13
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/39
56% of its elections
Closest election
1928
D+1.2
this countyVirginianational (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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +63.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -47.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1880 | -45.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1884 | -45.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +39.4 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
19,415
College (BA+)
11%
Median income
$42,886
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
24%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Pike, KY · Dickenson, VA · Russell, VA · Tazewell, VA · McDowell, WV · Mingo, WV