County record · fips 21009 · Kentucky
BarrenKY
Republican ×8 since 1996all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+53.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
25–15
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1872
D+0.6
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | -57.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +49.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -46.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +46.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +39.6 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
44,938
College (BA+)
18%
Median income
$50,628
2024 dollars
Non-white
13%
Rural
62%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Allen, KY · Edmonson, KY · Hart, KY · Metcalfe, KY · Monroe, KY · Warren, KY