County record · fips 21079 · Kentucky
GarrardKY
Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+61.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
7–33
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1876
D+0.0
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +55.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -52.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1872 | -49.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -44.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +33.1 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
17,568
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$63,087
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Boyle, KY · Jessamine, KY · Lincoln, KY · Madison, KY · Mercer, KY · Rockcastle, KY