County record · fips 21031 · Kentucky
ButlerKY
Republican ×40 since 1868all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+67.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
0–40
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1868
R+9.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +45.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -36.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +36.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +35.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +29.6 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
12,393
College (BA+)
10%
Median income
$56,092
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Edmonson, KY · Grayson, KY · Logan, KY · Muhlenberg, KY · Ohio, KY · Warren, KY