Raleigh County, West Virginia: Deep Red Country
West Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+54.3
2024 Margin
R+3.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
75K
Population
Raleigh County, West Virginia voted R+54.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 23,644 votes (76.35%). This represented a R+3.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+54.3
2020→2024 SwingR+3.9%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population74,591
Median Age
42.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
30.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$47,975(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
87.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
7.8%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
74.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
21.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.4%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.0%(6,816) | 76.3%(23,644) | R+54.3 | R+3.9 |
| 2020 | 24.1%(7,982) | 74.5%(24,673) | R+50.4 | D+1.8 |
| 2016 | 21.6%(6,443) | 73.8%(22,048) | R+52.2 | R+7.6 |
| 2012 | 26.8%(7,739) | 71.5%(20,614) | R+44.6 | R+18.8 |
| 2008 | 36.2%(10,237) | 62.1%(17,548) | R+25.9 | R+3.9 |
| 2004 | 38.7%(11,815) | 60.7%(18,519) | R+22.0 | R+15.6 |
| 2000 | 45.9%(11,047) | 52.3%(12,587) | R+6.4 | R+23.0 |
| 1996 | 53.1%(12,547) | 36.5%(8,628) | D+16.6 | R+1.1 |
| 1992 | 52.2%(13,171) | 34.5%(8,700) | D+17.7 | D+2.0 |
| 1988 | 57.7%(14,302) | 42.0%(10,395) | D+15.8 | D+16.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.2%(6,970) | 72.7%(21,796) | R+49.4 | R+1.7 |
| 2020 | 25.3%(8,201) | 73.0%(23,708) | R+47.8 | R+39.3 |
| 2018 | 43.9%(10,581) | 52.3%(12,620) | R+8.4 | D+26.4 |
| 2014 | 31.1%(6,388) | 66.0%(13,558) | R+34.9 | R+56.0 |
| 2012 | 59.4%(16,748) | 38.3%(10,791) | D+21.1 | D+16.5 |
| 2010 | 50.9%(10,922) | 46.2%(9,924) | D+4.7 | R+12.7 |
| 2008 | 58.7%(16,213) | 41.3%(11,408) | D+17.4 | R+11.9 |
| 2006 | 63.8%(10,981) | 34.5%(5,934) | D+29.3 | D+14.1 |
| 2002 | 57.6%(9,014) | 42.4%(6,634) | D+15.2 | R+41.4 |
| 2000 | 76.7%(18,166) | 20.1%(4,769) | D+56.6 | R+1.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.3%(8,125) | 67.1%(20,000) | R+39.8 | D+1.5 |
| 2020 | 27.9%(8,962) | 69.3%(22,259) | R+41.4 | R+60.5 |
| 2016 | 56.5%(16,841) | 37.3%(11,140) | D+19.1 | D+27.2 |
| 2012 | 44.4%(12,602) | 52.5%(14,900) | R+8.1 | R+9.7 |
| 2011 | 49.3%(5,192) | 47.7%(5,024) | D+1.6 | R+13.0 |
| 2008 | 56.2%(15,736) | 41.6%(11,645) | D+14.6 | R+1.9 |
| 2004 | 57.3%(17,363) | 40.8%(12,359) | D+16.5 | D+19.1 |
| 2000 | 47.4%(11,435) | 50.1%(12,072) | R+2.6 | D+0.8 |
| 1996 | 46.2%(10,841) | 49.6%(11,638) | R+3.4 | R+22.7 |
| 1992 | 54.4%(12,840) | 35.1%(8,281) | D+19.3 | R+16.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab