Carlisle County, Kentucky: Deep Red Country
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+68.0
2024 Margin
R+3.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
5K
Population
Carlisle County, Kentucky voted R+68.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 2,182 votes (83.6%). This represented a R+3.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+68.0
2020→2024 SwingR+3.7%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population4,826
Median Age
42.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
14.6%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$53,065(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.3%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
81.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.3%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.6%(408) | 83.6%(2,182) | R+68.0 | R+3.7 |
| 2020 | 17.6%(463) | 81.8%(2,159) | R+64.3 | R+0.4 |
| 2016 | 16.6%(432) | 80.5%(2,094) | R+63.9 | R+22.5 |
| 2012 | 28.6%(750) | 70.1%(1,835) | R+41.4 | R+10.1 |
| 2008 | 33.6%(879) | 64.9%(1,699) | R+31.3 | R+9.1 |
| 2004 | 38.7%(1,102) | 61.0%(1,734) | R+22.2 | R+12.3 |
| 2000 | 44.3%(1,149) | 54.2%(1,405) | R+9.9 | R+32.1 |
| 1996 | 55.8%(1,355) | 33.6%(816) | D+22.2 | D+1.0 |
| 1992 | 54.3%(1,383) | 33.2%(844) | D+21.2 | D+8.5 |
| 1988 | 55.7%(1,428) | 43.1%(1,104) | D+12.6 | D+13.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17.7%(377) | 82.2%(1,750) | R+64.5 | R+9.0 |
| 2020 | 20.5%(541) | 76.0%(2,009) | R+55.6 | R+15.1 |
| 2016 | 29.8%(769) | 70.2%(1,813) | R+40.4 | R+12.9 |
| 2014 | 35.1%(777) | 62.7%(1,386) | R+27.5 | R+14.9 |
| 2010 | 43.7%(969) | 56.3%(1,249) | R+12.6 | R+5.6 |
| 2008 | 46.5%(1,220) | 53.5%(1,403) | R+7.0 | R+10.1 |
| 2004 | 51.5%(1,412) | 48.5%(1,327) | D+3.1 | D+31.4 |
| 2002 | 35.9%(606) | 64.1%(1,084) | R+28.3 | R+54.6 |
| 1998 | 62.5%(1,213) | 36.2%(703) | D+26.3 | D+22.7 |
| 1996 | 51.2%(1,139) | 47.6%(1,059) | D+3.6 | R+53.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30.3%(545) | 69.7%(1,252) | R+39.3 | D+3.0 |
| 2019 | 27.9%(529) | 70.3%(1,331) | R+42.3 | R+19.5 |
| 2015 | 37.9%(561) | 60.7%(899) | R+22.8 | R+35.9 |
| 2011 | 54.2%(758) | 41.1%(575) | D+13.1 | R+8.0 |
| 2007 | 60.6%(1,141) | 39.4%(743) | D+21.1 | D+21.9 |
| 2003 | 49.6%(999) | 50.4%(1,014) | R+0.8 | R+75.8 |
| 1999 | 83.2%(768) | 8.1%(75) | D+75.1 | D+47.3 |
| 1995 | 63.9%(1,212) | 36.1%(685) | D+27.8 | R+9.6 |
| 1991 | 68.7%(1,087) | 31.3%(496) | D+37.3 | R+40.7 |
| 1987 | 89.0%(1,625) | 11.0%(201) | D+78.0 | D+38.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(96.2%) | Other(2.3%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(43.0%) | Other(37.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(57.5%) | Hillary Clinton(25.6%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(61.7%) | Donald Trump(21.9%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(76.6%) | Barack Obama(12.0%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee