County record · fips 21189 · Kentucky
OwsleyKY
Republican ×40 since 1868all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+77.8
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
1996
R+17.4
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -45.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +38.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -30.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1992 | +21.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +21.0 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
3,971
College (BA+)
7%
Median income
$22,188
2024 dollars
Non-white
5%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
21%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Breathitt, KY · Clay, KY · Jackson, KY · Lee, KY · Perry, KY