Brooke County, West Virginia: Northern Rural Secular

West Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024

R+44.6

2024 Margin

R+1.5%

2020→2024 Swing

R since 2008

Voting Streak

23K

Population

Brooke County, West Virginia voted R+44.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,986 votes (71.42%). This represented a R+1.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2008.

Quick Stats

2024 ResultR+44.6

2020→2024 SwingR+1.5%

Voting StreakR since 2008

Elections on Record34

Demographics

Population22,559

Median Age

46.4(US: 38.4)

College (BA+)

21.9%(US: 34.6%)

Median Income

$51,963(US: $78k)

White (non-Hisp)

93.1%(US: 57.5%)

Hispanic

1.3%(US: 18.6%)

Black

1.6%(US: 12.3%)

Homeownership

73.4%(US: 64.2%)

Poverty Rate

12.1%(US: 12.4%)

Veterans

6.6%(US: 6.4%)

Non-English (CVAP)

2.1%(US: 17.1%)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020

Evangelical

12.9%(-3.6 vs US)

Catholic

8.2%(-10.5 vs US)

Mainline Protestant

6.5%(+1.3 vs US)

Black Protestant

0.2%(-2.0 vs US)

Age Distribution

Median:46.4 yrs(US: 38.5)

Under 18

17.3%↓

18-29

9.6%↓

30-44

15.3%↓

45-64

33.4%↑

65+

24.5%↑

National average

Employment by Industry

Source: Census ACS

Retail TradeAbove avg

15.1%

Professional Services

10.1%

Education

9.3%

Manufacturing

9.2%

ConstructionBelow avg

5.4%

HealthcareVery low

4.8%

Political relevance:

Healthcare: ACA debates

+ 1 more industries

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	26.8%(2,621)	71.4%(6,986)	R+44.6	R+1.5
2020	27.7%(2,947)	70.8%(7,545)	R+43.1	R+1.3
2016	26.5%(2,568)	68.3%(6,625)	R+41.8	R+30.5
2012	42.9%(4,005)	54.3%(5,060)	R+11.3	R+8.8
2008	47.9%(4,717)	50.3%(4,961)	R+2.5	R+5.3
2004	51.0%(5,493)	48.2%(5,189)	D+2.8	R+2.3
2000	49.7%(4,678)	44.6%(4,195)	D+5.1	R+22.2
1996	56.2%(5,338)	28.9%(2,741)	D+27.3	R+2.5
1992	54.7%(5,693)	24.8%(2,582)	D+29.9	D+8.0
1988	60.7%(6,258)	38.9%(4,006)	D+21.9	D+6.1

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Senate Elections

Senate Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	28.1%(2,684)	71.9%(6,857)	R+43.7	D+2.6
2020	26.9%(2,699)	73.2%(7,355)	R+46.3	R+52.6
2018	53.2%(3,987)	46.8%(3,513)	D+6.3	D+25.4
2014	40.5%(2,453)	59.5%(3,606)	R+19.0	R+63.5
2012	72.2%(6,441)	27.8%(2,479)	D+44.4	D+20.6
2010	61.9%(4,310)	38.1%(2,650)	D+23.9	R+26.8
2008	75.3%(7,318)	24.7%(2,396)	D+50.7	D+8.5
2006	71.1%(4,300)	28.9%(1,747)	D+42.2	D+0.3
2002	70.9%(3,430)	29.1%(1,405)	D+41.9	R+26.5
2000	84.2%(6,719)	15.8%(1,261)	D+68.4	D+0.6

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Governor Elections

Governor Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	29.5%(2,615)	70.5%(6,250)	R+41.0	R+1.5
2020	30.2%(2,964)	69.8%(6,840)	R+39.5	R+45.1
2016	52.8%(4,570)	47.2%(4,087)	D+5.6	R+8.8
2012	57.2%(5,067)	42.8%(3,797)	D+14.3	D+3.8
2011	55.3%(2,102)	44.7%(1,700)	D+10.6	R+53.9
2008	82.2%(7,793)	17.8%(1,686)	D+64.4	D+20.6
2004	71.9%(7,591)	28.1%(2,961)	D+43.9	D+37.5
2000	53.2%(4,908)	46.8%(4,317)	D+6.4	R+2.2
1996	54.3%(4,942)	45.7%(4,158)	D+8.6	R+24.3
1992	66.5%(6,322)	33.5%(3,190)	D+32.9	D+1.8

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Primary Election History

Primary Results

Year	Party	Winner	Runner-up	Nominee?
2020	Dem	Joe Biden(62.7%)	Other(11.1%)	✓
2016	Dem	Bernie Sanders(51.4%)	Hillary Clinton(38.0%)	✗
2016	GOP	Donald Trump(81.9%)	Ted Cruz(6.8%)	✓
2012	Dem	Barack Obama(59.8%)	Other(40.2%)	—
2008	Dem	Hillary Clinton(65.9%)	Barack Obama(26.9%)	✗