County record · fips 21119 · Kentucky
KnottKY
Republican ×5 since 2008reported 1884–2024 · 36 elections
The Long Record
36 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+60.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
31–5
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
16/36
44% of its elections
Closest election
2008
R+8.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | -40.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +35.9 pts | Democrats |
| 2008 | -35.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +34.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -31.1 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
13,830
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$41,761
2024 dollars
Non-white
3%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
21%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Breathitt, KY · Floyd, KY · Letcher, KY · Magoffin, KY · Perry, KY · Pike, KY