Question 1

How did Harrison, West Virginia vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Harrison, West Virginia voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+40.9. Kamala D Harris received 8,402 votes and Donald Trump received 20,480 out of 29,501 total votes cast, a 3.3-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Harrison, West Virginia's political history?

Accepted Answer

Harrison, West Virginia has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2004. The largest single-election swing was 43.6 points in 1976.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Harrison, West Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Harrison, West Virginia has a population of 64,984 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 91.8% non-Hispanic white, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.5% Black. About 27% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $60,377.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Harrison, West Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Harrison, West Virginia are Williamson, Anderson, Washington. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

Harrison County, West Virginia

Ask the Historian

Located In