County record · fips 21231 · Kentucky
WayneKY
Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kentucky and national vote
2024 result
R+66.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
9–31
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1888
D+0.0
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | -41.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +40.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -37.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +32.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +21.2 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
19,602
College (BA+)
14%
Median income
$45,739
2024 dollars
Non-white
9%
Rural
66%
Age 65+
22%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Clinton, KY · McCreary, KY · Pulaski, KY · Russell, KY · Pickett, TN · Scott, TN