Hancock County, West Virginia: Deep Red Country

West Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024

R+46.8

2024 Margin

R+3.2%

2020→2024 Swing

R since 2000

Voting Streak

29K

Population

Hancock County, West Virginia voted R+46.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 9,462 votes (72.62%). 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+46.8

2020→2024 SwingR+3.2%

Voting StreakR since 2000

Elections on Record34

Demographics

Population29,095

Median Age

47.1(US: 38.4)

College (BA+)

20.2%(US: 34.6%)

Median Income

$57,515(US: $78k)

White (non-Hisp)

92.4%(US: 57.5%)

Hispanic

1.6%(US: 18.6%)

Black

2.4%(US: 12.3%)

Homeownership

74.7%(US: 64.2%)

Poverty Rate

15.0%(US: 12.4%)

Veterans

8.7%(US: 6.4%)

Non-English (CVAP)

1.1%(US: 17.1%)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020

Catholic

25.2%(+6.5 vs US)

Evangelical

12.6%(-3.9 vs US)

Mainline Protestant

9.2%(+4.0 vs US)

Black Protestant

0.5%(-1.7 vs US)

Age Distribution

Median:47.1 yrs(US: 38.5)

Under 18

18.7%↓

18-29

6.9%↓

30-44

15.5%↓

45-64

34.8%↑

65+

24.1%↑

National average

Employment by Industry

Source: Census ACS

Retail Trade

12.8%

Manufacturing

11.3%

Education

10.7%

Professional ServicesBelow avg

7.8%

Construction

6.4%

HealthcareVery low

3.7%

Political relevance:

Healthcare: ACA debates

+ 1 more industries

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	25.8%(3,360)	72.6%(9,462)	R+46.8	R+3.2
2020	27.5%(3,790)	71.0%(9,806)	R+43.6	D+0.5
2016	25.5%(3,262)	69.6%(8,909)	R+44.1	R+22.7
2012	38.1%(4,627)	59.5%(7,226)	R+21.4	R+6.2
2008	41.6%(5,504)	56.9%(7,518)	R+15.2	R+12.5
2004	48.2%(6,906)	51.0%(7,298)	R+2.7	R+1.2
2000	46.4%(6,249)	47.9%(6,458)	R+1.6	R+24.8
1996	53.6%(7,521)	30.4%(4,268)	D+23.2	R+2.9
1992	52.1%(7,830)	25.9%(3,897)	D+26.1	D+8.9
1988	58.4%(8,338)	41.2%(5,882)	D+17.2	D+8.6

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

Senate Elections

Senate Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	26.0%(3,277)	74.0%(9,334)	R+48.0	R+1.3
2020	26.6%(3,484)	73.4%(9,593)	R+46.7	R+44.1
2018	48.7%(4,707)	51.3%(4,963)	R+2.6	D+27.7
2014	34.8%(2,528)	65.2%(4,729)	R+30.3	R+67.5
2012	68.6%(7,920)	31.4%(3,628)	D+37.2	D+22.6
2010	57.3%(5,704)	42.7%(4,250)	D+14.6	R+26.6
2008	70.6%(9,140)	29.4%(3,805)	D+41.2	D+14.6
2006	63.3%(5,056)	36.7%(2,931)	D+26.6	R+12.3
2002	69.5%(4,457)	30.5%(1,959)	D+38.9	R+26.7
2000	82.8%(9,520)	17.2%(1,976)	D+65.6	D+0.3

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

Governor Elections

Governor Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	28.0%(3,335)	72.0%(8,590)	R+44.1	R+4.2
2020	30.1%(3,868)	69.9%(8,995)	R+39.9	R+33.9
2016	47.0%(5,322)	53.0%(5,992)	R+5.9	R+11.3
2012	52.7%(6,077)	47.3%(5,454)	D+5.4	R+1.0
2011	53.2%(2,753)	46.8%(2,422)	D+6.4	R+52.8
2008	79.6%(10,069)	20.4%(2,580)	D+59.2	D+24.0
2004	67.6%(8,586)	32.4%(4,115)	D+35.2	D+25.1
2000	55.0%(6,926)	45.0%(5,660)	D+10.1	R+4.3
1996	57.2%(7,610)	42.8%(5,701)	D+14.3	R+13.4
1992	63.8%(8,700)	36.2%(4,927)	D+27.7	R+12.6

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(65.2%)	Other(9.8%)	✓
2016	Dem	Bernie Sanders(54.1%)	Hillary Clinton(36.7%)	✗
2016	GOP	Donald Trump(80.3%)	Ted Cruz(7.3%)	✓
2012	Dem	Barack Obama(58.8%)	Other(41.2%)	—
2008	Dem	Hillary Clinton(65.7%)	Barack Obama(25.4%)	✗