County record · fips 54015 · West Virginia
ClayWV
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+63.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
23–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1892
D+0.9
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | +70.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +68.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -43.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +43.4 pts | Democrats |
| 2000 | -36.9 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
7,835
College (BA+)
11%
Median income
$42,318
2024 dollars
Non-white
3%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
22%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Braxton, WV · Calhoun, WV · Kanawha, WV · Nicholas, WV · Roane, WV