County record · fips 54085 · West Virginia
RitchieWV
Republican ×28 since 1916all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+74.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
1–39
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1876
R+5.9
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +40.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +37.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +33.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -32.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +30.0 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
8,286
College (BA+)
14%
Median income
$50,582
2024 dollars
Non-white
4%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
23%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Calhoun, WV · Doddridge, WV · Gilmer, WV · Pleasants, WV · Tyler, WV · Wirt, WV · Wood, WV