Ritchie County, West Virginia: Northern Rural Secular
West Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+73.0
2024 Margin
R+1.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1916
Voting Streak
8K
Population
Ritchie County, West Virginia voted R+73.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,473 votes (85.75%). This represented a R+1.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1916.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+73.0
2020→2024 SwingR+1.5%
Voting StreakR since 1916
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population8,444
Median Age
46.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
12.8%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$48,973(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
96.6%(US: 57.5%)
Homeownership
84.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
21.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.4%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Mainline Protestant
23.8%(+18.6 vs US)
Evangelical
9.3%(-7.2 vs US)
Catholic
0.9%(-17.8 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:46.6 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
19.7%↓
18-29
6.3%↓
30-44
16.3%↓
45-64
34.4%↑
65+
23.3%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturing
11.9%Retail Trade
11.7%ConstructionAbove avg
10.3%AgricultureVery high
9.3%Education
7.7%HealthcareVery low
4.5%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RHealthcare: ACA debatesProfessional Services: College-educated base
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.8%(517) | 85.8%(3,473) | R+73.0 | R+1.5 |
| 2020 | 13.7%(586) | 85.2%(3,649) | R+71.5 | R+0.7 |
| 2016 | 12.1%(496) | 83.0%(3,405) | R+70.9 | R+14.0 |
| 2012 | 20.3%(768) | 77.1%(2,921) | R+56.8 | R+10.4 |
| 2008 | 26.0%(998) | 72.3%(2,781) | R+46.4 | D+1.7 |
| 2004 | 25.5%(1,070) | 73.5%(3,086) | R+48.0 | R+3.6 |
| 2000 | 26.9%(1,024) | 71.3%(2,717) | R+44.4 | R+30.8 |
| 1996 | 36.1%(1,385) | 49.8%(1,906) | R+13.6 | D+2.5 |
| 1992 | 33.4%(1,474) | 49.5%(2,184) | R+16.1 | D+16.8 |
| 1988 | 33.3%(1,446) | 66.3%(2,874) | R+32.9 | D+13.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.9%(547) | 83.1%(3,278) | R+69.2 | D+0.6 |
| 2020 | 13.7%(569) | 83.5%(3,474) | R+69.8 | R+42.3 |
| 2018 | 33.9%(1,082) | 61.4%(1,961) | R+27.5 | D+28.2 |
| 2014 | 19.8%(555) | 75.5%(2,118) | R+55.7 | R+63.0 |
| 2012 | 52.3%(1,969) | 45.1%(1,696) | D+7.3 | D+24.5 |
| 2010 | 39.9%(1,213) | 57.2%(1,738) | R+17.3 | R+3.7 |
| 2008 | 43.2%(1,639) | 56.8%(2,156) | R+13.6 | R+14.5 |
| 2006 | 49.4%(1,237) | 48.5%(1,215) | D+0.9 | D+14.2 |
| 2002 | 43.4%(1,187) | 56.6%(1,551) | R+13.3 | R+64.0 |
| 2000 | 74.2%(2,759) | 23.5%(874) | D+50.7 | D+20.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.6%(642) | 77.4%(2,999) | R+60.8 | D+2.1 |
| 2020 | 16.3%(665) | 79.2%(3,234) | R+62.9 | R+32.4 |
| 2016 | 31.7%(1,284) | 62.2%(2,523) | R+30.6 | R+10.9 |
| 2012 | 38.5%(1,438) | 58.1%(2,171) | R+19.6 | D+12.4 |
| 2011 | 32.3%(556) | 64.3%(1,108) | R+32.0 | R+67.6 |
| 2008 | 66.0%(2,503) | 30.4%(1,153) | D+35.6 | D+21.2 |
| 2004 | 56.0%(2,322) | 41.6%(1,724) | D+14.4 | D+48.7 |
| 2000 | 31.6%(1,210) | 65.9%(2,524) | R+34.3 | D+0.7 |
| 1996 | 31.4%(1,207) | 66.5%(2,553) | R+35.0 | R+27.1 |
| 1992 | 41.7%(1,784) | 49.6%(2,122) | R+7.9 | D+18.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab