County record · fips 21195 · Kentucky
PikeKY
Republican ×5 since 2008all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+66.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
23–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1888
R+0.7
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | -37.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +35.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +31.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -27.1 pts | Republicans |
| 2000 | -22.1 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
56,727
College (BA+)
18%
Median income
$44,312
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
Rural
85%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Floyd, KY · Knott, KY · Letcher, KY · Martin, KY · Buchanan, VA · Dickenson, VA · Wise, VA · Mingo, WV