County record · fips 21159 · Kentucky
MartinKY
Republican ×7 since 2000reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+84.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
2–37
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/39
62% of its elections
Closest election
1964
D+3.9
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | -47.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +47.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +32.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | +29.7 pts | Democrats |
| 2000 | -27.5 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
11,027
College (BA+)
10%
Median income
$37,042
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Floyd, KY · Johnson, KY · Lawrence, KY · Pike, KY · Mingo, WV · Wayne, WV