Lewis County, West Virginia: Deep Red Country
West Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+59.3
2024 Margin
R+2.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
17K
Population
Lewis County, West Virginia voted R+59.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,550 votes (78.75%). This represented a R+2.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+59.3
2020→2024 SwingR+2.4%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population17,033
Median Age
43.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
17.5%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$50,552(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.5%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
70.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
19.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.4%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.0%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Mainline Protestant
19.5%(+14.3 vs US)
Catholic
6.7%(-12.0 vs US)
Evangelical
3.9%(-12.6 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:43.5 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
21.8%
18-29
7.0%↓
30-44
17.2%
45-64
33.3%↑
65+
20.8%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail TradeVery high
19.0%AgricultureVery high
8.1%Construction
7.9%EducationBelow avg
6.9%ManufacturingBelow avg
6.0%Professional ServicesVery low
6.0%Political relevance:
Retail Trade: Minimum wage issuesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural RProfessional Services: College-educated base
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.5%(1,372) | 78.8%(5,550) | R+59.3 | R+2.4 |
| 2020 | 20.6%(1,538) | 77.5%(5,782) | R+56.9 | R+0.3 |
| 2016 | 19.4%(1,347) | 76.0%(5,274) | R+56.6 | R+14.7 |
| 2012 | 27.6%(1,736) | 69.5%(4,375) | R+41.9 | R+8.2 |
| 2008 | 31.9%(2,109) | 65.7%(4,335) | R+33.7 | R+5.6 |
| 2004 | 35.4%(2,475) | 63.5%(4,445) | R+28.1 | R+7.8 |
| 2000 | 38.4%(2,355) | 58.8%(3,606) | R+20.4 | R+29.8 |
| 1996 | 46.5%(2,868) | 37.0%(2,285) | D+9.4 | D+1.5 |
| 1992 | 44.7%(2,931) | 36.8%(2,413) | D+7.9 | D+12.7 |
| 1988 | 47.4%(3,272) | 52.1%(3,602) | R+4.8 | D+27.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.5%(1,239) | 81.5%(5,467) | R+63.0 | R+3.0 |
| 2020 | 20.0%(1,431) | 80.0%(5,736) | R+60.1 | R+49.5 |
| 2018 | 44.7%(2,326) | 55.3%(2,879) | R+10.6 | D+26.2 |
| 2014 | 31.6%(1,412) | 68.4%(3,054) | R+36.8 | R+49.5 |
| 2012 | 56.4%(3,455) | 43.6%(2,673) | D+12.8 | D+9.3 |
| 2010 | 51.7%(2,621) | 48.3%(2,447) | D+3.4 | R+7.8 |
| 2008 | 55.6%(3,691) | 44.4%(2,944) | D+11.3 | R+16.9 |
| 2006 | 64.1%(2,925) | 35.9%(1,639) | D+28.2 | D+12.6 |
| 2002 | 57.8%(2,657) | 42.2%(1,941) | D+15.6 | R+53.8 |
| 2000 | 84.7%(4,965) | 15.3%(899) | D+69.3 | D+19.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.6%(1,501) | 76.5%(4,873) | R+52.9 | D+6.1 |
| 2020 | 20.5%(1,393) | 79.5%(5,407) | R+59.0 | R+57.9 |
| 2016 | 49.5%(3,222) | 50.5%(3,294) | R+1.1 | D+3.4 |
| 2012 | 47.8%(2,920) | 52.2%(3,192) | R+4.5 | R+1.2 |
| 2011 | 48.4%(1,545) | 51.6%(1,650) | R+3.3 | R+42.8 |
| 2008 | 69.8%(4,434) | 30.2%(1,921) | D+39.5 | R+0.8 |
| 2004 | 70.2%(4,806) | 29.8%(2,041) | D+40.4 | D+29.1 |
| 2000 | 55.6%(3,368) | 44.4%(2,686) | D+11.3 | D+32.2 |
| 1996 | 39.5%(2,355) | 60.5%(3,604) | R+21.0 | R+50.6 |
| 1992 | 64.8%(4,009) | 35.2%(2,175) | D+29.7 | D+21.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab