County record · fips 21091 · Kentucky
HancockKY
Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+48.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
19–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1924
D+0.4
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +57.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -52.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +49.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +49.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -40.1 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
9,034
College (BA+)
17%
Median income
$65,464
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
Rural
91%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Perry, IN · Spencer, IN · Breckinridge, KY · Daviess, KY · Ohio, KY