County record · fips 54103 · West Virginia
WetzelWV
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+57.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
26–14
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1968
R+1.0
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 | +43.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +40.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +33.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -33.0 pts | Republicans |
| 2016 | -31.7 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
14,078
College (BA+)
17%
Median income
$56,836
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
Rural
62%
Age 65+
23%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Monroe, OH · Greene, PA · Doddridge, WV · Harrison, WV · Marion, WV · Marshall, WV · Monongalia, WV · Tyler, WV