Monongalia County, West Virginia: True Battleground
West Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+4.4
2024 Margin
R+3.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2012
Voting Streak
106K
Population
Monongalia County, West Virginia voted R+4.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 21,084 votes (50.86%). This represented a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+4.4
2020→2024 SwingR+3.1%
Voting StreakR since 2012
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population105,822
Median Age
32.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
47.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$60,893(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
86.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.9%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.4%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
57.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
20.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.5%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
4.3%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020CatholicSwing vote
9.0%(-9.7 vs US)
EvangelicalStrongly R
7.5%(-9.0 vs US)
Mainline ProtestantSuburban swing
7.3%(+2.1 vs US)
LDS/MormonHistorically R
1.6%
Age Distribution
Median:32.2 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18Future voters
16.2%↓
18-29Lean D, low turnout
21.9%↑
30-44Swing voters
22.1%↑
45-64Lean R, high turnout
26.6%
65+Lean R, highest turnout
13.2%↓
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSProfessional Services
10.8%Education
10.2%Retail Trade
10.2%HealthcareVery low
4.6%ManufacturingVery low
4.3%ConstructionVery low
3.4%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debatesManufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveConstruction: Infrastructure focus
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.5%(19,265) | 50.9%(21,084) | R+4.4 | R+3.1 |
| 2020 | 48.2%(20,282) | 49.4%(20,803) | R+1.2 | D+8.9 |
| 2016 | 40.0%(14,699) | 50.1%(18,432) | R+10.2 | R+0.6 |
| 2012 | 43.8%(13,826) | 53.3%(16,831) | R+9.5 | R+13.4 |
| 2008 | 51.1%(17,060) | 47.3%(15,775) | D+3.9 | D+7.8 |
| 2004 | 47.5%(16,313) | 51.5%(17,670) | R+4.0 | R+0.3 |
| 2000 | 46.0%(12,603) | 49.7%(13,595) | R+3.6 | R+15.6 |
| 1996 | 50.0%(13,406) | 38.0%(10,189) | D+12.0 | R+3.1 |
| 1992 | 49.4%(14,142) | 34.4%(9,831) | D+15.1 | D+7.1 |
| 1988 | 53.8%(14,178) | 45.9%(12,091) | D+7.9 | D+14.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.6%(18,272) | 51.0%(20,874) | R+6.4 | D+4.0 |
| 2020 | 43.1%(17,863) | 53.4%(22,140) | R+10.3 | R+33.2 |
| 2018 | 58.2%(18,010) | 35.3%(10,918) | D+22.9 | D+35.6 |
| 2014 | 41.6%(8,063) | 54.3%(10,515) | R+12.7 | R+20.2 |
| 2012 | 51.5%(15,896) | 43.9%(13,563) | D+7.5 | R+0.8 |
| 2010 | 52.4%(12,817) | 44.0%(10,765) | D+8.4 | R+28.5 |
| 2008 | 68.4%(22,308) | 31.6%(10,292) | D+36.9 | D+2.1 |
| 2006 | 66.4%(14,078) | 31.7%(6,715) | D+34.7 | D+5.7 |
| 2002 | 64.5%(10,937) | 35.5%(6,024) | D+29.0 | R+34.8 |
| 2000 | 80.1%(21,321) | 16.4%(4,360) | D+63.7 | D+11.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.8%(18,949) | 47.5%(19,233) | R+0.7 | D+0.3 |
| 2020 | 47.1%(19,460) | 48.1%(19,854) | R+0.9 | R+5.6 |
| 2016 | 44.3%(16,016) | 39.7%(14,343) | D+4.6 | D+7.4 |
| 2012 | 45.7%(14,160) | 48.5%(15,034) | R+2.8 | D+14.0 |
| 2011 | 38.6%(5,580) | 55.4%(8,011) | R+16.8 | R+49.3 |
| 2008 | 60.6%(19,546) | 28.1%(9,064) | D+32.5 | D+4.8 |
| 2004 | 61.1%(20,512) | 33.4%(11,220) | D+27.7 | D+26.2 |
| 2000 | 48.1%(13,089) | 46.6%(12,673) | D+1.5 | D+8.0 |
| 1996 | 45.4%(12,089) | 51.8%(13,808) | R+6.5 | R+38.1 |
| 1992 | 62.2%(17,365) | 30.6%(8,535) | D+31.6 | R+5.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab