County record · fips 21067 · Kentucky
FayetteKY
Democratic ×5 since 2008all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
D+18.5
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
20–20
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
1996
D+0.8
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | -70.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +44.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +35.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | -34.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -34.2 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
323,725
College (BA+)
48%
Median income
$69,479
2024 dollars
Non-white
33%
Rural
3%
Age 65+
15%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Bourbon, KY · Clark, KY · Jessamine, KY · Madison, KY · Scott, KY · Woodford, KY