County record · fips 54101 · West Virginia
WebsterWV
Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+67.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
35–5
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
18/40
45% of its elections
Closest election
1972
R+1.1
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 | +51.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +50.1 pts | Democrats |
| 2000 | -47.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -36.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1916 | -34.7 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
8,144
College (BA+)
13%
Median income
$43,839
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
25%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Braxton, WV · Greenbrier, WV · Lewis, WV · Nicholas, WV · Pocahontas, WV · Randolph, WV · Upshur, WV