Pleasants County, West Virginia: null
West Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+59.0
2024 Margin
R+0.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
8K
Population
Pleasants County, West Virginia voted R+59.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 2,632 votes (78.61%). This represented a R+0.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
10.7
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-2.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+59.0
2020→2024 SwingR+0.5%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population7,653
Median Age
43.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
21.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$59,666(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.2%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
82.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
10.6%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.6%(656) | 78.6%(2,632) | R+59.0 | -0.5 |
| 2020 | 20.0%(699) | 78.5%(2,742) | R+58.5 | -3.9 |
| 2016 | 19.5%(621) | 74.2%(2,358) | R+54.6 | -24.0 |
| 2012 | 33.6%(955) | 64.2%(1,825) | R+30.6 | -9.4 |
| 2008 | 38.4%(1,142) | 59.6%(1,772) | R+21.2 | -0.4 |
| 2004 | 39.3%(1,349) | 60.0%(2,061) | R+20.7 | -1.5 |
| 2000 | 39.5%(1,267) | 58.7%(1,884) | R+19.2 | -25.9 |
| 1996 | 46.6%(1,478) | 39.9%(1,265) | D+6.7 | +2.6 |
| 1992 | 41.1%(1,387) | 37.0%(1,248) | D+4.1 | +14.8 |
| 1988 | 44.6%(1,421) | 55.3%(1,761) | R+10.7 | +10.7 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.4%(641) | 77.8%(2,569) | R+58.4 | +0.6 |
| 2020 | 18.8%(634) | 77.7%(2,628) | R+59.0 | -54.7 |
| 2018 | 45.9%(1,157) | 50.2%(1,266) | R+4.3 | +32.9 |
| 2014 | 29.3%(507) | 66.5%(1,150) | R+37.2 | -66.5 |
| 2012 | 63.6%(1,779) | 34.4%(961) | D+29.3 | +14.9 |
| 2010 | 55.4%(1,405) | 41.1%(1,042) | D+14.3 | -5.8 |
| 2008 | 60.0%(1,787) | 39.9%(1,188) | D+20.1 | -4.6 |
| 2006 | 61.3%(1,206) | 36.6%(719) | D+24.8 | +8.8 |
| 2002 | 58.0%(1,170) | 42.0%(847) | D+16.0 | -43.7 |
| 2000 | 79.3%(2,435) | 19.6%(601) | D+59.7 | +10.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.9%(675) | 73.0%(2,358) | R+52.1 | +4.7 |
| 2020 | 19.8%(670) | 76.5%(2,596) | R+56.8 | -70.2 |
| 2016 | 54.0%(1,713) | 40.6%(1,288) | D+13.4 | +8.2 |
| 2012 | 51.5%(1,452) | 46.3%(1,306) | D+5.2 | -0.9 |
| 2011 | 51.4%(669) | 45.4%(590) | D+6.1 | -46.8 |
| 2008 | 75.0%(2,235) | 22.1%(658) | D+52.9 | +8.7 |
| 2004 | 71.7%(2,416) | 27.5%(927) | D+44.2 | +62.8 |
| 2000 | 40.0%(1,286) | 58.6%(1,886) | R+18.7 | +4.7 |
| 1996 | 36.9%(1,164) | 60.3%(1,899) | R+23.3 | -26.4 |
| 1992 | 48.4%(1,580) | 45.4%(1,481) | D+3.0 | -4.8 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(64.1%) | Other(13.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(55.0%) | Hillary Clinton(33.3%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(75.4%) | Ted Cruz(10.5%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(60.0%) | Other(40.0%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(63.3%) | Barack Obama(25.2%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee