County record · fips 21007 · Kentucky
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Republican ×6 since 2004all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+65.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
33–7
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
18/40
45% of its elections
Closest election
2000
D+1.5
this countyKentuckynational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +66.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -53.1 pts | Republicans |
| 2000 | -34.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1984 | -27.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +27.3 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
7,654
College (BA+)
18%
Median income
$66,164
2024 dollars
Non-white
9%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
22%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Alexander, IL · Pulaski, IL · Carlisle, KY · McCracken, KY · Mississippi, MO