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
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | +37.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -37.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +36.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -33.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +31.0 pts | Democrats |
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