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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
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
1932+45.8 ptsDemocrats
1968-36.5 ptsRepublicans
1976+36.2 ptsDemocrats
1964+35.4 ptsDemocrats
1912+29.6 ptsDemocrats

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