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County record · fips 21041 · Kentucky

CarrollKY

Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+51.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
32–8
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/40
48% of its elections
Closest election
1972
D+3.2
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+53.6 ptsDemocrats
1976+43.7 ptsDemocrats
1984-40.5 ptsRepublicans
1964+35.7 ptsDemocrats
1968-34.1 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
10,954
College (BA+)
11%
Median income
$56,466
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
Rural
49%
Age 65+
16%

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

Neighbouring counties

Jefferson, IN · Switzerland, IN · Gallatin, KY · Henry, KY · Owen, KY · Trimble, KY