County record · fips 54049 · West Virginia
MarionWV
Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+32.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
24–16
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1884
R+0.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +52.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +41.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -40.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1916 | -36.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +36.4 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
55,909
College (BA+)
27%
Median income
$67,370
2024 dollars
Non-white
9%
Rural
43%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.