County record · fips 21207 · Kentucky
RussellKY
Republican ×35 since 1888all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+72.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–36
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/40
53% of its elections
Closest election
1872
R+0.3
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +38.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -33.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +31.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -31.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +30.8 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
18,221
College (BA+)
15%
Median income
$44,738
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
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
Adair, KY · Casey, KY · Clinton, KY · Cumberland, KY · Pulaski, KY · Wayne, KY