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County record · fips 21021 · Kentucky

BoyleKY

Republican ×11 since 1984all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+29.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
22–18
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1956
D+0.1
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
1872-72.6 ptsRepublicans
1964+47.8 ptsDemocrats
1968-44.2 ptsRepublicans
1932+42.0 ptsDemocrats
1976+36.3 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
30,941
College (BA+)
26%
Median income
$61,159
2024 dollars
Non-white
17%
Rural
35%
Age 65+
19%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Casey, KY · Garrard, KY · Lincoln, KY · Marion, KY · Mercer, KY · Washington, KY