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County record · fips 54011 · West Virginia

CabellWV

Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+22.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
18–22
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
31/40
78% of its elections
Closest election
1896
R+0.8
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
1912+50.1 ptsDemocrats
1872+47.7 ptsDemocrats
1916-39.5 ptsRepublicans
1964+38.0 ptsDemocrats
1976+37.7 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
92,739
College (BA+)
33%
Median income
$55,832
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
22%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Gallia, OH · Lawrence, OH · Lincoln, WV · Mason, WV · Putnam, WV · Wayne, WV