Wayne County, West Virginia: Deep Red Country
West Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+53.4
2024 Margin
R+3.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
39K
Population
Wayne County, West Virginia voted R+53.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 11,934 votes (75.79%). This represented a R+3.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+53.4
2020→2024 SwingR+3.2%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population38,982
Median Age
44.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
17.7%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$52,694(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
95.9%(US: 57.5%)
Homeownership
77.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.2%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
15.7%(-0.8 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
9.8%(+4.6 vs US)
Black Protestant
2.1%
Age Distribution
Median:44.5 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
20.6%
18-29
7.5%↓
30-44
15.8%↓
45-64
34.4%↑
65+
21.8%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
11.9%Education
10.6%ManufacturingBelow avg
7.5%Professional ServicesVery low
5.4%HealthcareVery low
4.4%ConstructionBelow avg
4.1%Political relevance:
Professional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.4%(3,532) | 75.8%(11,934) | R+53.4 | R+3.2 |
| 2020 | 24.1%(4,088) | 74.3%(12,585) | R+50.1 | D+0.6 |
| 2016 | 21.9%(3,357) | 72.7%(11,152) | R+50.8 | R+24.0 |
| 2012 | 35.2%(4,931) | 62.0%(8,688) | R+26.8 | R+8.6 |
| 2008 | 39.8%(6,137) | 58.0%(8,947) | R+18.2 | R+9.3 |
| 2004 | 45.2%(8,411) | 54.1%(10,070) | R+8.9 | R+8.6 |
| 2000 | 48.9%(7,940) | 49.2%(7,993) | R+0.3 | R+18.5 |
| 1996 | 53.6%(8,300) | 35.5%(5,492) | D+18.1 | D+1.9 |
| 1992 | 51.3%(8,392) | 35.0%(5,729) | D+16.3 | D+6.8 |
| 1988 | 54.6%(8,621) | 45.1%(7,123) | D+9.5 | D+12.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.3%(3,392) | 74.9%(11,416) | R+52.6 | R+2.7 |
| 2020 | 23.9%(3,895) | 73.8%(12,048) | R+49.9 | R+53.4 |
| 2018 | 50.3%(6,395) | 46.9%(5,954) | D+3.5 | D+27.3 |
| 2014 | 36.6%(3,649) | 60.5%(6,028) | R+23.9 | R+64.0 |
| 2012 | 69.3%(9,580) | 29.1%(4,023) | D+40.2 | D+21.6 |
| 2010 | 58.2%(6,776) | 39.6%(4,609) | D+18.6 | R+8.3 |
| 2008 | 63.5%(9,450) | 36.5%(5,437) | D+26.9 | R+4.9 |
| 2006 | 65.1%(7,070) | 33.3%(3,616) | D+31.8 | R+4.8 |
| 2002 | 68.3%(6,354) | 31.7%(2,951) | D+36.6 | R+21.4 |
| 2000 | 78.5%(10,953) | 20.4%(2,855) | D+58.0 | D+2.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.1%(5,030) | 62.3%(9,471) | R+29.2 | D+11.1 |
| 2020 | 28.1%(4,548) | 68.5%(11,079) | R+40.4 | R+58.2 |
| 2016 | 55.8%(8,558) | 38.0%(5,824) | D+17.8 | D+5.1 |
| 2012 | 55.1%(7,713) | 42.3%(5,928) | D+12.8 | R+4.6 |
| 2011 | 57.6%(3,960) | 40.3%(2,767) | D+17.4 | R+39.2 |
| 2008 | 77.1%(11,793) | 20.5%(3,132) | D+56.6 | D+24.9 |
| 2004 | 65.2%(11,479) | 33.5%(5,903) | D+31.6 | D+21.3 |
| 2000 | 54.2%(8,787) | 43.8%(7,103) | D+10.4 | D+9.0 |
| 1996 | 49.5%(7,601) | 48.1%(7,390) | D+1.4 | R+22.8 |
| 1992 | 58.5%(8,959) | 34.3%(5,256) | D+24.2 | D+5.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab