Lyon County, Kentucky: Deep Red Country
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+53.4
2024 Margin
R+5.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
9K
Population
Lyon County, Kentucky voted R+53.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,187 votes (76.12%). This represented a R+5.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+53.4
2020→2024 SwingR+5.9%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population8,680
Median Age
47.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
16.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$64,081(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
87.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
5.9%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
81.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
10.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.7%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
48.9%(+32.4 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
14.1%(+8.9 vs US)
Catholic
1.6%(-17.1 vs US)
Black Protestant
0.9%(-1.3 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:47.9 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
13.8%↓
18-29
6.4%↓
30-44
19.9%
45-64
34.6%↑
65+
25.3%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturing
11.7%Retail Trade
9.0%Education
8.4%Construction
6.2%Professional ServicesVery low
4.0%HealthcareVery low
2.3%Political relevance:
Professional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.7%(950) | 76.1%(3,187) | R+53.4 | R+5.9 |
| 2020 | 25.8%(1,092) | 73.3%(3,100) | R+47.5 | R+3.5 |
| 2016 | 26.4%(1,045) | 70.4%(2,789) | R+44.0 | R+17.0 |
| 2012 | 35.8%(1,373) | 62.8%(2,412) | R+27.1 | R+10.4 |
| 2008 | 40.9%(1,577) | 57.6%(2,220) | R+16.7 | R+7.4 |
| 2004 | 45.1%(1,769) | 54.3%(2,132) | R+9.3 | R+9.0 |
| 2000 | 49.1%(1,680) | 49.4%(1,688) | R+0.2 | R+22.1 |
| 1996 | 55.9%(1,641) | 34.0%(999) | D+21.9 | R+6.4 |
| 1992 | 58.6%(1,583) | 30.3%(820) | D+28.2 | D+17.5 |
| 1988 | 55.2%(1,337) | 44.5%(1,077) | D+10.7 | R+2.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.1%(874) | 72.9%(2,356) | R+45.9 | R+4.8 |
| 2020 | 29.4%(1,204) | 70.5%(2,884) | R+41.1 | R+17.7 |
| 2016 | 38.3%(1,508) | 61.7%(2,431) | R+23.4 | R+4.4 |
| 2014 | 40.5%(1,425) | 59.5%(2,096) | R+19.1 | R+11.2 |
| 2010 | 46.1%(1,475) | 53.9%(1,727) | R+7.9 | R+3.5 |
| 2008 | 47.8%(1,821) | 52.2%(1,989) | R+4.4 | R+15.1 |
| 2004 | 55.3%(2,082) | 44.7%(1,680) | D+10.7 | D+29.0 |
| 2002 | 40.8%(956) | 59.2%(1,386) | R+18.4 | R+44.2 |
| 1998 | 62.9%(1,556) | 37.1%(917) | D+25.8 | D+16.2 |
| 1996 | 54.8%(1,529) | 45.2%(1,261) | D+9.6 | R+44.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43.0%(1,221) | 57.0%(1,619) | R+14.0 | D+3.3 |
| 2019 | 41.3%(1,253) | 58.7%(1,779) | R+17.4 | R+10.0 |
| 2015 | 46.3%(1,043) | 53.7%(1,208) | R+7.3 | R+33.3 |
| 2011 | 63.0%(1,366) | 37.0%(802) | D+26.0 | R+7.9 |
| 2007 | 66.9%(1,849) | 33.1%(913) | D+33.9 | D+33.8 |
| 2003 | 50.0%(1,411) | 50.0%(1,409) | D+0.1 | R+69.5 |
| 1999 | 84.8%(1,013) | 15.2%(182) | D+69.5 | D+50.0 |
| 1995 | 59.8%(1,323) | 40.2%(890) | D+19.6 | R+27.0 |
| 1991 | 73.3%(1,430) | 26.7%(521) | D+46.6 | R+18.0 |
| 1987 | 82.3%(1,307) | 17.7%(281) | D+64.6 | D+19.3 |
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(89.2%) | Other(7.2%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(60.5%) | Other(23.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(45.7%) | Hillary Clinton(40.5%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(34.6%) | Ted Cruz(33.0%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(75.8%) | Barack Obama(17.3%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee