County record · fips 54009 · West Virginia
BrookeWV
Republican ×5 since 2008all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+45.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
23–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1888
D+1.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +47.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -46.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +44.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +33.7 pts | Democrats |
| 2016 | -32.5 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
21,805
College (BA+)
23%
Median income
$54,316
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
42%
Age 65+
25%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.