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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
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
2012-40.8 ptsRepublicans
1976+35.9 ptsDemocrats
2008-35.8 ptsRepublicans
1964+34.1 ptsDemocrats
1968-31.1 ptsRepublicans

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