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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
ElectionSwingToward
1872+71.3 ptsDemocrats
1976+46.7 ptsDemocrats
1972-37.6 ptsRepublicans
1932+34.0 ptsDemocrats
1964+31.0 ptsDemocrats

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