County record · fips 54091 · West Virginia
TaylorWV
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+52.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
10–30
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
1988
D+0.6
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +50.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +44.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +38.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +38.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -38.2 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
16,487
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$57,795
2024 dollars
Non-white
5%
Rural
69%
Age 65+
21%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Barbour, WV · Harrison, WV · Marion, WV · Monongalia, WV · Preston, WV