Roane County, West Virginia: Deep Red Country
West Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+53.8
2024 Margin
R+6.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
14K
Population
Roane County, West Virginia voted R+53.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 4,189 votes (75.87%). This represented a R+6.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+53.8
2020→2024 SwingR+6.0%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population14,028
Median Age
46.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
14.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$41,299(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
95.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.2%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
77.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
20.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.9%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Mainline Protestant
12.6%(+7.4 vs US)
Evangelical
5.1%(-11.4 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
1.8%
Catholic
1.7%(-17.0 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:46.1 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
20.8%
18-29
6.8%↓
30-44
14.8%↓
45-64
34.6%↑
65+
23.0%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
11.3%Professional Services
10.8%Manufacturing
8.9%Construction
8.2%AgricultureVery high
5.8%EducationVery low
3.2%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural REducation: Union strongholdHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.1%(1,218) | 75.9%(4,189) | R+53.8 | R+6.0 |
| 2020 | 25.3%(1,455) | 73.1%(4,213) | R+47.9 | D+0.3 |
| 2016 | 23.0%(1,222) | 71.1%(3,781) | R+48.1 | R+27.5 |
| 2012 | 38.3%(1,939) | 58.9%(2,982) | R+20.6 | R+12.8 |
| 2008 | 45.1%(2,511) | 52.9%(2,943) | R+7.8 | D+5.8 |
| 2004 | 42.8%(2,612) | 56.4%(3,440) | R+13.6 | D+1.4 |
| 2000 | 41.5%(2,332) | 56.4%(3,172) | R+14.9 | R+24.5 |
| 1996 | 48.7%(2,572) | 39.2%(2,069) | D+9.5 | D+2.7 |
| 1992 | 44.5%(2,607) | 37.7%(2,207) | D+6.8 | D+14.6 |
| 1988 | 45.9%(2,447) | 53.7%(2,861) | R+7.8 | D+12.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.9%(1,190) | 75.3%(4,100) | R+53.5 | R+1.4 |
| 2020 | 22.9%(1,302) | 75.0%(4,260) | R+52.1 | R+58.4 |
| 2018 | 51.3%(2,165) | 45.0%(1,899) | D+6.3 | D+31.8 |
| 2014 | 35.5%(1,408) | 61.0%(2,418) | R+25.5 | R+57.7 |
| 2012 | 64.2%(3,205) | 32.0%(1,595) | D+32.3 | D+20.9 |
| 2010 | 53.6%(2,277) | 42.3%(1,794) | D+11.4 | R+22.0 |
| 2008 | 66.7%(3,691) | 33.3%(1,843) | D+33.4 | D+12.5 |
| 2006 | 59.3%(2,237) | 38.3%(1,447) | D+20.9 | R+2.8 |
| 2002 | 61.9%(2,679) | 38.1%(1,650) | D+23.8 | R+27.5 |
| 2000 | 74.5%(4,069) | 23.2%(1,267) | D+51.3 | D+13.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.6%(1,535) | 65.7%(3,526) | R+37.1 | D+7.7 |
| 2020 | 26.0%(1,473) | 70.8%(4,007) | R+44.8 | R+58.0 |
| 2016 | 52.6%(2,794) | 39.4%(2,090) | D+13.3 | D+5.0 |
| 2012 | 51.8%(2,609) | 43.5%(2,191) | D+8.3 | D+10.6 |
| 2011 | 46.6%(1,228) | 48.9%(1,289) | R+2.3 | R+43.6 |
| 2008 | 68.0%(3,798) | 26.7%(1,494) | D+41.2 | D+11.2 |
| 2004 | 63.4%(3,874) | 33.4%(2,039) | D+30.0 | D+21.5 |
| 2000 | 52.7%(2,988) | 44.1%(2,505) | D+8.5 | D+20.8 |
| 1996 | 42.8%(2,225) | 55.1%(2,862) | R+12.3 | R+17.0 |
| 1992 | 46.1%(2,568) | 41.4%(2,305) | D+4.7 | D+5.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
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