County record · fips 54105 · West Virginia
WirtWV
Republican ×8 since 1996all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+67.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
15–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1908
D+0.7
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +62.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -57.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +42.0 pts | Democrats |
| 2016 | -30.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +30.3 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
5,053
College (BA+)
15%
Median income
$49,867
2024 dollars
Non-white
4%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
23%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Calhoun, WV · Jackson, WV · Ritchie, WV · Roane, WV · Wood, WV