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County record · fips 21171 · Kentucky

MonroeKY

Republican ×40 since 1868all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+78.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
0–40
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1876
R+5.9
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
1876+39.6 ptsDemocrats
1968-39.4 ptsRepublicans
1932+35.1 ptsDemocrats
1872-32.8 ptsRepublicans
1964+31.9 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
11,269
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$51,280
2024 dollars
Non-white
9%
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

Allen, KY · Barren, KY · Cumberland, KY · Metcalfe, KY · Clay, TN · Macon, TN