County record · fips 21137 · Kentucky
LincolnKY
Republican ×12 since 1980all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+61.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
20–20
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/40
63% of its elections
Closest election
1980
R+0.7
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | -68.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +47.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -45.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +45.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +40.2 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
24,504
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$52,440
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Boyle, KY · Casey, KY · Garrard, KY · Pulaski, KY · Rockcastle, KY