County record · fips 21001 · Kentucky
AdairKY
Republican ×23 since 1936all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+71.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1932
D+2.6
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | -49.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +41.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +40.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -37.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1916 | -33.3 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
19,089
College (BA+)
22%
Median income
$53,553
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
73%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Casey, KY · Cumberland, KY · Green, KY · Metcalfe, KY · Russell, KY · Taylor, KY