County record · fips 54047 · West Virginia
McDowellWV
Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+61.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
21–18
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/39
59% of its elections
Closest election
1884
D+4.4
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1884 | -66.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -65.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +57.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1936 | +56.7 pts | Democrats |
| 2012 | -39.2 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
17,943
College (BA+)
7%
Median income
$31,559
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
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
Buchanan, VA · Tazewell, VA · Mercer, WV · Mingo, WV · Wyoming, WV