Morgan County, West Virginia: Deep Red Country
West Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+55.6
2024 Margin
R+3.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1904
Voting Streak
17K
Population
Morgan County, West Virginia voted R+55.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 7,009 votes (77.05%). This represented a R+3.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1904.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+55.6
2020→2024 SwingR+3.4%
Voting StreakR since 1904
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population17,063
Median Age
48.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
17.6%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$61,021(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
93.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.6%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
83.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
10.0%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.0%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Mainline Protestant
12.1%(+6.9 vs US)
Evangelical
7.3%(-9.2 vs US)
Catholic
5.5%(-13.2 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:48.6 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
17.5%↓
18-29
6.3%↓
30-44
16.3%↓
45-64
35.1%↑
65+
24.8%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSConstructionVery high
13.2%Retail Trade
11.7%Manufacturing
11.0%Professional ServicesBelow avg
8.2%HealthcareVery low
5.4%EducationBelow avg
5.4%Political relevance:
Construction: Infrastructure focusHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.4%(1,947) | 77.0%(7,009) | R+55.6 | R+3.4 |
| 2020 | 23.0%(1,998) | 75.2%(6,537) | R+52.2 | D+1.5 |
| 2016 | 20.3%(1,573) | 74.1%(5,732) | R+53.8 | R+23.3 |
| 2012 | 33.4%(2,363) | 63.8%(4,513) | R+30.4 | R+6.9 |
| 2008 | 37.4%(2,721) | 60.9%(4,428) | R+23.5 | D+9.2 |
| 2004 | 33.2%(2,272) | 65.9%(4,511) | R+32.7 | R+3.3 |
| 2000 | 33.6%(1,939) | 63.0%(3,639) | R+29.4 | R+16.3 |
| 1996 | 38.0%(1,929) | 51.2%(2,599) | R+13.2 | D+0.5 |
| 1992 | 34.7%(1,854) | 48.4%(2,585) | R+13.7 | D+18.2 |
| 1988 | 33.9%(1,545) | 65.8%(3,002) | R+31.9 | D+8.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.9%(1,840) | 75.5%(6,662) | R+54.6 | D+0.6 |
| 2020 | 21.1%(1,797) | 76.3%(6,504) | R+55.2 | R+28.8 |
| 2018 | 34.5%(2,143) | 61.0%(3,783) | R+26.4 | D+14.3 |
| 2014 | 27.6%(1,396) | 68.3%(3,452) | R+40.7 | R+45.9 |
| 2012 | 51.0%(3,417) | 45.9%(3,071) | D+5.2 | D+21.5 |
| 2010 | 39.6%(2,215) | 55.9%(3,125) | R+16.3 | R+27.2 |
| 2008 | 55.4%(3,868) | 44.5%(3,109) | D+10.9 | D+1.0 |
| 2006 | 53.9%(2,313) | 44.0%(1,890) | D+9.9 | D+10.2 |
| 2002 | 49.8%(1,940) | 50.2%(1,953) | R+0.3 | R+28.3 |
| 2000 | 63.5%(3,155) | 35.5%(1,765) | D+28.0 | D+4.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.8%(1,747) | 72.3%(6,373) | R+52.5 | R+3.4 |
| 2020 | 22.2%(1,850) | 71.3%(5,948) | R+49.1 | R+11.0 |
| 2016 | 26.0%(1,929) | 64.1%(4,764) | R+38.1 | R+32.8 |
| 2012 | 44.9%(3,075) | 50.2%(3,439) | R+5.3 | D+23.2 |
| 2011 | 33.4%(886) | 61.9%(1,644) | R+28.5 | R+55.2 |
| 2008 | 61.0%(4,318) | 34.4%(2,432) | D+26.6 | D+25.2 |
| 2004 | 49.5%(3,209) | 48.1%(3,117) | D+1.4 | D+19.5 |
| 2000 | 39.4%(2,219) | 57.5%(3,240) | R+18.1 | R+7.8 |
| 1996 | 44.4%(2,237) | 54.7%(2,758) | R+10.3 | D+3.3 |
| 1992 | 42.0%(2,166) | 55.5%(2,867) | R+13.6 | R+12.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab