County record · fips 21047 · Kentucky
ChristianKY
Republican ×12 since 1980all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+34.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
12–28
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1924
R+4.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | -74.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +51.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -35.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -32.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1980 | -30.1 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
72,069
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$55,494
2024 dollars
Non-white
36%
Rural
29%
Age 65+
13%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Caldwell, KY · Hopkins, KY · Muhlenberg, KY · Todd, KY · Trigg, KY · Montgomery, TN · Stewart, TN