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County record · fips 54065 · West Virginia

MorganWV

Republican ×40 since 1868all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+56.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
0–40
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1964
R+1.2
this countyWest Virginianational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1968-36.5 ptsRepublicans
1976+35.6 ptsDemocrats
1932+33.0 ptsDemocrats
1964+32.3 ptsDemocrats
1912+30.0 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
17,426
College (BA+)
18%
Median income
$72,179
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
25%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Allegany, MD · Washington, MD · Frederick, VA · Berkeley, WV · Hampshire, WV