County record · fips 54081 · West Virginia
RaleighWV
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+55.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
21–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1956
R+0.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -62.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +59.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +58.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -51.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1872 | +29.0 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
73,195
College (BA+)
23%
Median income
$52,150
2024 dollars
Non-white
13%
Rural
43%
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 · Fayette, WV · Kanawha, WV · Mercer, WV · Summers, WV · Wyoming, WV