County record · fips 54099 · West Virginia
WayneWV
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+54.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
28–12
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
2000
R+0.3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | +71.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +46.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -37.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +34.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +31.0 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
38,164
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$58,878
2024 dollars
Non-white
4%
Rural
60%
Age 65+
22%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Boyd, KY · Lawrence, KY · Martin, KY · Lawrence, OH · Cabell, WV · Lincoln, WV · Mingo, WV