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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
this countyWest Virginianational (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
1932+47.3 ptsDemocrats
1972-46.5 ptsRepublicans
1976+44.4 ptsDemocrats
1964+33.7 ptsDemocrats
2016-32.5 ptsRepublicans

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.

Neighbouring counties

Jefferson, OH · Washington, PA · Hancock, WV · Ohio, WV