County record · fips 54035 · West Virginia
JacksonWV
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+57.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1976
R+0.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +41.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +38.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | +36.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -33.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +28.0 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
27,705
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$58,845
2024 dollars
Non-white
4%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
21%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Meigs, OH · Kanawha, WV · Mason, WV · Putnam, WV · Roane, WV · Wirt, WV · Wood, WV