HarrisDemocratic42.9%2,481TrumpRepublican54.5%3,150OtherAll other candidates2.7%154
R+11.6- Lead
- 669
- Total
- 5,785
- vs nation
- R+10.1
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic42.8%2,360TrumpRepublican54.9%3,026OtherAll other candidates2.3%128
R+12.1- Lead
- 666
- Total
- 5,514
- vs nation
- R+16.5
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic35.5%1,595TrumpRepublican57.7%2,595OtherAll other candidates6.8%308
R+22.2- Lead
- 1,000
- Total
- 4,498
- vs nation
- R+24.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic34.7%1,402RomneyRepublican62.3%2,515OtherAll other candidates2.9%119
R+27.6- Lead
- 1,113
- Total
- 4,036
- vs nation
- R+31.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic40.9%1,628McCainRepublican57.9%2,308OtherAll other candidates1.2%47
R+17.1- Lead
- 680
- Total
- 3,983
- vs nation
- R+24.3
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic37.3%1,551BushRepublican62.4%2,597OtherAll other candidates0.3%13
R+25.1- Lead
- 1,046
- Total
- 4,161
- vs nation
- R+22.7
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+11.6MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 10,9022024 5-year
- Median household income
- $117,0142024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 89.9%2024 5-year
- Black
- 3.9%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 1.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+27.6 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Ogden, NC · twin score 90.1
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −25.1% |
| 2008 | −17.1% |
| 2012 | −27.6% |
| 2016 | −22.2% |
| 2020 | −12.1% |
| 2024 | −11.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 42.9%Harris2,481 | 54.5%Trump3,150 | 2.7% | R+11.6 | D+0.5 | R+10.1 | 5,785 | |
| R | 42.8%Biden2,360 | 54.9%Trump3,026 | 2.3% | R+12.1 | D+10.2 | R+16.5 | 5,514 | |
| R | 35.5%Clinton1,595 | 57.7%Trump2,595 | 6.8% | R+22.2 | D+5.3 | R+24.3 | 4,498 | |
| R | 34.7%Obama1,402 | 62.3%Romney2,515 | 2.9% | R+27.6 | R+10.5 | R+31.4 | 4,036 | |
| R | 40.9%Obama1,628 | 57.9%McCain2,308 | 1.2% | R+17.1 | — | R+24.3 | 3,983 | |
| R | 37.3%Kerry1,551 | 62.4%Bush2,597 | 0.3% | R+25.1 | — | R+22.7 | 4,161 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 2 Senate · 2 governor
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 43.1%2,614 | 56.9%3,455 | 6,069 |
| 2020 | R | 39.7%2,132 | 60.3%3,234 | 5,366 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 40.1%2,300 | 55.7%3,200 | 5,740 |
| 2020 | R | 37.7%1,983 | 62.3%3,279 | 5,262 |
Governor
Each row shows Governor votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 42.3%2,400 | 52.9%3,005 | 5,676 |
| 2020 | R | 42.6%2,201 | 57.4%2,964 | 5,165 |
2024 Governor — every named candidate in the statewide archive
- Stephen Williams0.0%0
- Patrick Morrisey0.0%0
Cheat Lake is a census-designated place on the Cheat River reservoir east of Morgantown, drawing a mix of university-affiliated residents and retirees whose college-town proximity tilts its demographic profile toward higher education attainment than the surrounding county.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 27.6 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.5 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 11.6 points.
A population of 10,902, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $117,014 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Ogden and Edgewater.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Ogden
North Carolina
90.1twin score
2008–2016 trajectory% Latino≠ French ancestry
Edgewater
Maryland
89.9twin score
12-yr trend2008 margincollege share
Mahomet
Illinois
88.8twin score
12-yr trend2012–2016 trajectorycollege share≠ Scottish ancestry
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Cheat Lake, West Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Cheat Lake, West Virginia voted Republican by 11.6 points (R+11.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 5,785 votes cast, 2,481 went Democratic and 3,150 went Republican.
How many people live in Cheat Lake, West Virginia?
Cheat Lake, West Virginia has a population of 10,902 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Cheat Lake, West Virginia?
Median household income in Cheat Lake, West Virginia is $117,014 — above the national median of $80,734. The West Virginia state median is $59,608.
What is the political history of Cheat Lake, West Virginia?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Cheat Lake, West Virginia from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.