County record · fips 21179 · Kentucky
NelsonKY
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+42.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
29–11
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1988
R+4.9
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | -89.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1984 | -42.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -35.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1960 | +33.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +33.3 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
47,606
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$69,562
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
62%
Age 65+
17%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Anderson, KY · Bullitt, KY · Hardin, KY · Larue, KY · Marion, KY · Spencer, KY · Washington, KY