County record · fips 54067 · West Virginia
NicholasWV
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+61.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
25–15
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1904
R+0.6
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | +95.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +57.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +52.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -46.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -37.7 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
24,277
College (BA+)
23%
Median income
$54,639
2024 dollars
Non-white
4%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
24%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Braxton, WV · Clay, WV · Fayette, WV · Greenbrier, WV · Webster, WV