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County record · fips 21147 · Kentucky

McCrearyKY

Republican ×29 since 1912reported 1912–2024 · 29 elections

The Long Record

29 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+79.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
0–29
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
14/29
48% of its elections
Closest election
1996
R+19.3
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
1964+37.9 ptsDemocrats
1916-37.6 ptsRepublicans
1976+36.5 ptsDemocrats
1968-33.8 ptsRepublicans
1932+31.0 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
16,867
College (BA+)
8%
Median income
$33,750
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
16%

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

Neighbouring counties

Laurel, KY · Pulaski, KY · Wayne, KY · Whitley, KY · Campbell, TN · Scott, TN