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County record · fips 21113 · Kentucky

JessamineKY

Republican ×18 since 1956all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+36.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
19–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1964
R+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
ElectionSwingToward
1872-77.9 ptsRepublicans
1976+45.3 ptsDemocrats
1932+36.3 ptsDemocrats
1984-31.2 ptsRepublicans
1968-27.0 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
54,588
College (BA+)
34%
Median income
$74,576
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
25%
Age 65+
16%

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

Neighbouring counties

Fayette, KY · Garrard, KY · Madison, KY · Mercer, KY · Woodford, KY