County record · fips 21125 · Kentucky
LaurelKY
Republican ×28 since 1916all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+70.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
1–39
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1912
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +47.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -40.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +38.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +36.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -34.5 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
62,983
College (BA+)
18%
Median income
$57,771
2024 dollars
Non-white
5%
Rural
61%
Age 65+
17%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Clay, KY · Jackson, KY · Knox, KY · McCreary, KY · Pulaski, KY · Rockcastle, KY · Whitley, KY