County record · fips 21051 · Kentucky
ClayKY
Republican ×40 since 1868all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+81.4
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
1964
R+2.0
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | -56.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +54.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +50.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +23.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | -23.2 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
19,921
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$40,900
2024 dollars
Non-white
9%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
16%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Bell, KY · Jackson, KY · Knox, KY · Laurel, KY · Leslie, KY · Owsley, KY · Perry, KY