Rockcastle County, Kentucky: null
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+73.0
2024 Margin
R+3.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1892
Voting Streak
Classification
16K
Population
Rockcastle County, Kentucky voted R+73.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,635 votes (85.76%). This represented a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1892.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.2
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.1/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+73.0
2020→2024 SwingR+3.1%
Voting StreakR since 1892
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population16,037
Median Age
42.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
21.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$45,693(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
95.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.2%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
76.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
24.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.7%(986) | 85.8%(6,635) | R+73.0 | -3.1 |
| 2020 | 14.6%(1,134) | 84.5%(6,577) | R+69.9 | +0.2 |
| 2016 | 13.7%(915) | 83.8%(5,609) | R+70.2 | -6.9 |
| 2012 | 17.6%(1,097) | 80.9%(5,028) | R+63.2 | -9.9 |
| 2008 | 22.5%(1,410) | 75.8%(4,757) | R+53.4 | +3.1 |
| 2004 | 21.4%(1,320) | 77.9%(4,804) | R+56.5 | -2.8 |
| 2000 | 22.4%(1,174) | 76.1%(3,992) | R+53.7 | -11.9 |
| 1996 | 24.9%(1,160) | 66.8%(3,106) | R+41.9 | +1.9 |
| 1992 | 23.4%(1,144) | 67.1%(3,287) | R+43.8 | +13.6 |
| 1988 | 21.0%(1,041) | 78.4%(3,880) | R+57.4 | +2.3 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15.9%(761) | 84.1%(4,020) | R+68.2 | -4.1 |
| 2020 | 15.8%(1,225) | 79.9%(6,194) | R+64.1 | -13.7 |
| 2016 | 24.8%(1,614) | 75.2%(4,889) | R+50.3 | +2.3 |
| 2014 | 22.0%(1,122) | 74.6%(3,803) | R+52.6 | -10.6 |
| 2010 | 29.0%(1,301) | 71.0%(3,182) | R+42.0 | -3.1 |
| 2008 | 30.6%(1,837) | 69.5%(4,177) | R+38.9 | -1.7 |
| 2004 | 31.4%(1,812) | 68.6%(3,956) | R+37.2 | +26.2 |
| 2002 | 18.3%(685) | 81.7%(3,053) | R+63.4 | -35.4 |
| 1998 | 35.1%(1,256) | 63.1%(2,256) | R+28.0 | +17.3 |
| 1996 | 26.5%(1,179) | 71.7%(3,190) | R+45.2 | -29.4 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29.1%(1,244) | 70.9%(3,029) | R+41.8 | +1.3 |
| 2019 | 27.4%(1,354) | 70.5%(3,481) | R+43.1 | +9.4 |
| 2015 | 21.8%(744) | 74.3%(2,536) | R+52.5 | -32.7 |
| 2011 | 33.6%(948) | 53.4%(1,506) | R+19.8 | +13.3 |
| 2007 | 33.5%(1,198) | 66.5%(2,384) | R+33.1 | +20.1 |
| 2003 | 23.4%(909) | 76.6%(2,974) | R+53.2 | -54.5 |
| 1999 | 39.3%(565) | 38.0%(546) | D+1.3 | +45.3 |
| 1995 | 27.7%(1,012) | 71.7%(2,620) | R+44.0 | -38.9 |
| 1991 | 47.5%(1,242) | 52.5%(1,375) | R+5.1 | -2.2 |
| 1987 | 48.6%(1,363) | 51.4%(1,443) | R+2.9 | +31.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(91.7%) | Other(5.7%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(64.3%) | Bernie Sanders(16.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(48.8%) | Hillary Clinton(45.7%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(45.2%) | Ted Cruz(29.2%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(84.3%) | Barack Obama(13.4%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee