County record · fips 54087 · West Virginia
RoaneWV
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+54.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–27
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1940
R+1.5
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +59.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -53.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1872 | +50.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +32.6 pts | Democrats |
| 2016 | -29.9 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
13,786
College (BA+)
15%
Median income
$45,778
2024 dollars
Non-white
5%
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
Calhoun, WV · Clay, WV · Jackson, WV · Kanawha, WV · Wirt, WV