County record · fips 21211 · Kentucky
ShelbyKY
Republican ×11 since 1984all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+35.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
27–13
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/40
50% of its elections
Closest election
1992
R+1.7
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | -79.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +51.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -50.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +44.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +43.0 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
49,096
College (BA+)
33%
Median income
$82,604
2024 dollars
Non-white
22%
Rural
52%
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 · Franklin, KY · Henry, KY · Jefferson, KY · Oldham, KY · Spencer, KY