Henry County, Kentucky: Deep Red Country
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+52.5
2024 Margin
R+6.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
16K
Population
Henry County, Kentucky voted R+52.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,093 votes (75.46%). This represented a R+6.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+52.5
2020→2024 SwingR+6.8%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population15,678
Median Age
41.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
14.8%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$58,294(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
90.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.4%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
75.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.0%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.7%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
29.1%(+12.6 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
7.4%(+2.2 vs US)
Catholic
1.1%(-17.6 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:41.4 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
23.5%
18-29
7.7%↓
30-44
16.7%↓
45-64
34.0%↑
65+
18.0%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingAbove avg
14.8%Retail TradeAbove avg
13.3%Professional ServicesBelow avg
9.8%Construction
6.8%HealthcareVery low
6.2%EducationBelow avg
6.0%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.0%(1,857) | 75.5%(6,093) | R+52.5 | R+6.8 |
| 2020 | 26.4%(2,142) | 72.0%(5,843) | R+45.6 | R+2.0 |
| 2016 | 25.6%(1,828) | 69.2%(4,944) | R+43.6 | R+22.2 |
| 2012 | 38.4%(2,530) | 59.8%(3,940) | R+21.4 | R+1.8 |
| 2008 | 39.4%(2,725) | 59.0%(4,081) | R+19.6 | D+7.0 |
| 2004 | 36.4%(2,366) | 63.0%(4,094) | R+26.6 | R+6.0 |
| 2000 | 38.7%(2,117) | 59.3%(3,244) | R+20.6 | R+24.9 |
| 1996 | 46.4%(2,324) | 42.1%(2,110) | D+4.3 | R+18.7 |
| 1992 | 54.4%(2,838) | 31.4%(1,640) | D+22.9 | D+17.6 |
| 1988 | 52.3%(2,544) | 47.0%(2,286) | D+5.3 | D+15.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30.0%(1,810) | 70.0%(4,228) | R+40.0 | R+3.3 |
| 2020 | 31.6%(2,431) | 68.4%(5,259) | R+36.8 | R+15.6 |
| 2016 | 39.4%(2,794) | 60.6%(4,300) | R+21.2 | R+5.4 |
| 2014 | 42.1%(2,382) | 57.9%(3,281) | R+15.9 | R+7.9 |
| 2010 | 46.0%(2,551) | 54.0%(2,992) | R+8.0 | R+1.0 |
| 2008 | 46.5%(3,195) | 53.5%(3,672) | R+7.0 | R+3.1 |
| 2004 | 48.1%(3,024) | 51.9%(3,266) | R+3.9 | D+27.7 |
| 2002 | 34.2%(1,480) | 65.8%(2,843) | R+31.5 | R+46.3 |
| 1998 | 57.4%(2,277) | 42.6%(1,691) | D+14.8 | D+25.1 |
| 1996 | 44.8%(2,161) | 55.2%(2,658) | R+10.3 | R+63.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45.0%(2,325) | 55.0%(2,844) | R+10.0 | D+3.8 |
| 2019 | 43.1%(2,325) | 56.9%(3,070) | R+13.8 | R+3.3 |
| 2015 | 44.7%(1,720) | 55.3%(2,126) | R+10.6 | R+43.3 |
| 2011 | 66.4%(2,338) | 33.6%(1,185) | D+32.7 | D+7.3 |
| 2007 | 62.7%(2,746) | 37.3%(1,633) | D+25.4 | D+32.4 |
| 2003 | 46.5%(2,065) | 53.5%(2,376) | R+7.0 | R+65.1 |
| 1999 | 79.0%(1,372) | 21.0%(364) | D+58.1 | D+46.1 |
| 1995 | 56.0%(2,089) | 44.0%(1,644) | D+11.9 | R+39.9 |
| 1991 | 75.9%(2,449) | 24.1%(777) | D+51.8 | D+0.9 |
| 1987 | 75.5%(2,439) | 24.5%(793) | D+50.9 | D+3.0 |
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(88.6%) | Other(7.7%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(56.6%) | Other(23.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(49.8%) | Hillary Clinton(40.6%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(68.5%) | Barack Obama(24.4%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee