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County record · fips 21073 · Kentucky

FranklinKY

Republican ×3 since 2016all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+5.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
32–8
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/40
53% of its elections
Closest election
2008
R+0.6
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
1872-57.5 ptsRepublicans
1976+47.1 ptsDemocrats
1932+46.3 ptsDemocrats
1984-44.2 ptsRepublicans
1964+43.2 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
51,842
College (BA+)
32%
Median income
$65,298
2024 dollars
Non-white
19%
Rural
27%
Age 65+
19%

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

Neighbouring counties

Anderson, KY · Henry, KY · Owen, KY · Scott, KY · Shelby, KY · Woodford, KY