Knox County, Kentucky: Deep Red Country
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+71.0
2024 Margin
R+4.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
30K
Population
Knox County, Kentucky voted R+71.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 11,178 votes (84.82%). This represented a R+4.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+71.0
2020→2024 SwingR+4.0%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population30,193
Median Age
40.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
13.5%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$34,254(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
95.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.2%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
65.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
36.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.4%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
55.4%(+38.9 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
2.4%(-2.8 vs US)
Catholic
1.9%(-16.8 vs US)
Black Protestant
0.8%(-1.4 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:40.1 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
23.6%
18-29
8.4%↓
30-44
18.2%
45-64
32.5%↑
65+
17.3%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
12.0%Professional Services
12.0%Manufacturing
9.0%Education
8.4%Construction
6.5%AgricultureVery high
4.0%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.8%(1,821) | 84.8%(11,178) | R+71.0 | R+4.0 |
| 2020 | 15.9%(2,114) | 83.0%(11,012) | R+67.0 | D+0.6 |
| 2016 | 14.7%(1,761) | 82.3%(9,885) | R+67.6 | R+13.7 |
| 2012 | 22.4%(2,484) | 76.3%(8,467) | R+53.9 | R+9.3 |
| 2008 | 27.0%(3,074) | 71.6%(8,150) | R+44.6 | R+8.9 |
| 2004 | 31.8%(3,822) | 67.4%(8,108) | R+35.6 | R+11.7 |
| 2000 | 37.2%(3,690) | 61.1%(6,058) | R+23.9 | R+15.5 |
| 1996 | 41.1%(3,736) | 49.5%(4,502) | R+8.4 | D+4.0 |
| 1992 | 38.5%(3,787) | 51.0%(5,011) | R+12.5 | D+12.7 |
| 1988 | 37.0%(2,919) | 62.2%(4,903) | R+25.2 | D+7.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 19.0%(1,516) | 81.0%(6,457) | R+62.0 | D+0.0 |
| 2020 | 19.0%(2,413) | 81.0%(10,291) | R+62.0 | R+19.9 |
| 2016 | 28.9%(3,322) | 71.1%(8,162) | R+42.1 | R+1.6 |
| 2014 | 29.7%(2,951) | 70.3%(6,977) | R+40.5 | R+13.7 |
| 2010 | 36.6%(3,267) | 63.4%(5,664) | R+26.8 | R+4.9 |
| 2008 | 39.0%(4,329) | 61.0%(6,767) | R+22.0 | R+3.4 |
| 2004 | 40.7%(4,591) | 59.3%(6,685) | R+18.6 | D+29.6 |
| 2002 | 25.9%(2,289) | 74.1%(6,537) | R+48.1 | R+25.2 |
| 1998 | 38.5%(3,506) | 61.5%(5,590) | R+22.9 | D+1.8 |
| 1996 | 37.7%(3,004) | 62.3%(4,973) | R+24.7 | R+39.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34.5%(2,286) | 65.5%(4,333) | R+30.9 | D+2.6 |
| 2019 | 33.2%(2,658) | 66.8%(5,346) | R+33.6 | D+5.2 |
| 2015 | 30.6%(1,634) | 69.4%(3,706) | R+38.8 | R+46.0 |
| 2011 | 53.6%(2,368) | 46.4%(2,048) | D+7.3 | D+11.2 |
| 2007 | 48.0%(2,901) | 52.0%(3,140) | R+4.0 | D+28.1 |
| 2003 | 34.0%(2,494) | 66.0%(4,845) | R+32.0 | R+35.7 |
| 1999 | 51.9%(1,079) | 48.1%(1,002) | D+3.7 | D+8.2 |
| 1995 | 47.8%(2,830) | 52.2%(3,095) | R+4.5 | R+20.6 |
| 1991 | 58.1%(3,144) | 41.9%(2,271) | D+16.1 | R+3.4 |
| 1987 | 59.7%(4,059) | 40.3%(2,735) | D+19.5 | D+22.8 |
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(91.4%) | Other(5.5%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(67.5%) | Other(11.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(47.9%) | Bernie Sanders(46.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(54.8%) | Ted Cruz(23.1%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(84.6%) | Barack Obama(12.2%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee