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County record · fips 21007 · Kentucky

BallardKY

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
ElectionSwingToward
1976+66.7 ptsDemocrats
1972-53.1 ptsRepublicans
2000-34.4 ptsRepublicans
1984-27.7 ptsRepublicans
1964+27.3 ptsDemocrats

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