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County record · fips 21185 · Kentucky

OldhamKY

Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+23.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
22–18
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/40
53% of its elections
Closest election
1952
D+0.3
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
1872-67.3 ptsRepublicans
1932+52.9 ptsDemocrats
1928-45.2 ptsRepublicans
1968-43.6 ptsRepublicans
1964+41.5 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
69,257
College (BA+)
46%
Median income
$122,497
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
Rural
25%
Age 65+
15%

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

Neighbouring counties

Clark, IN · Henry, KY · Jefferson, KY · Shelby, KY · Trimble, KY