County record · fips 54039 · West Virginia
KanawhaWV
Republican ×6 since 2004all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+17.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
17–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1980
D+0.3
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +73.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -56.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +38.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +31.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -31.8 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
176,537
College (BA+)
30%
Median income
$60,943
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
Rural
29%
Age 65+
22%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Boone, WV · Clay, WV · Fayette, WV · Jackson, WV · Lincoln, WV · Putnam, WV · Raleigh, WV · Roane, WV