Westover, West Virginia
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −1.9% |
| 2008 | +4.7% |
| 2012 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | −10.6% |
| 2020 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | −1.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 47.8%Harris853 | 49.3%Trump879 | 2.9% | R+1.5 | R+1.6 | ±0.0 | 1,784 | |
| D | 48.9%Biden916 | 48.8%Trump914 | 2.3% | D+0.1 | D+10.7 | R+4.3 | 1,873 | |
| R | 40.3%Clinton674 | 50.8%Trump851 | 8.9% | R+10.6 | R+14.2 | R+12.7 | 1,674 | |
| D | 50.3%Obama509 | 46.7%Romney472 | 3.0% | D+3.7 | R+1.0 | R+0.2 | 1,011 | |
| D | 51.3%Obama848 | 46.6%McCain771 | 2.1% | D+4.7 | D+6.6 | R+2.6 | 1,654 | |
| R | 48.2%Kerry822 | 50.2%Bush855 | 1.6% | R+1.9 | — | D+0.5 | 1,704 |
Westover sits in southern Appalachia. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 4.7 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 10.6 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 1.5 points.
A population of 4,026, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $60,769 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Westover, West Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Westover, West Virginia voted Republican by 1.5 points (R+1.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,784 votes cast, 853 went Democratic and 879 went Republican.
When did Westover, West Virginia last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Westover, West Virginia voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Westover, West Virginia?
Westover, West Virginia has a population of 4,026 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Westover, West Virginia?
Median household income in Westover, West Virginia is $60,769 — below the national median of $80,734. The West Virginia state median is $59,608.
What is the political history of Westover, West Virginia?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Westover, West Virginia from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 3 went Republican.