Rowan County, Kentucky, KY
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+27.8
2024 Margin
R+6.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2012
Voting Streak
25K
Population
Rowan County, Kentucky voted R+27.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,224 votes (63.04%). This represented a R+6.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+27.8
2020→2024 SwingR+6.8%
Voting StreakR since 2012
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population24,662
Median Age
30.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
27.0%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$50,038(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
93.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.6%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
63.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
24.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.3%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.9%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
18.9%(+2.4 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
3.7%(-1.5 vs US)
Catholic
1.6%(-17.1 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:30.6 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
19.6%↓
18-29
21.4%↑
30-44
17.8%
45-64
27.0%
65+
14.2%↓
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
11.4%Manufacturing
9.3%Education
8.7%Construction
6.3%Professional ServicesVery low
5.7%HealthcareVery low
3.4%Political relevance:
Professional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.3%(3,484) | 63.0%(6,224) | R+27.8 | R+6.8 |
| 2020 | 38.5%(3,880) | 59.5%(5,994) | R+21.0 | D+0.2 |
| 2016 | 37.2%(3,295) | 58.5%(5,174) | R+21.2 | R+13.4 |
| 2012 | 44.9%(3,438) | 52.6%(4,035) | R+7.8 | R+9.8 |
| 2008 | 50.0%(4,074) | 47.9%(3,907) | D+2.0 | R+3.6 |
| 2004 | 52.3%(4,556) | 46.7%(4,063) | D+5.7 | D+6.2 |
| 2000 | 48.5%(3,505) | 49.1%(3,546) | R+0.6 | R+14.9 |
| 1996 | 51.0%(3,215) | 36.6%(2,309) | D+14.4 | R+0.6 |
| 1992 | 48.9%(3,558) | 33.9%(2,469) | D+15.0 | D+17.0 |
| 1988 | 48.8%(2,968) | 50.9%(3,093) | R+2.1 | D+12.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 42.9%(3,180) | 57.1%(4,235) | R+14.2 | R+2.0 |
| 2020 | 41.6%(4,175) | 53.8%(5,403) | R+12.2 | R+18.0 |
| 2016 | 52.9%(4,625) | 47.1%(4,123) | D+5.7 | D+2.8 |
| 2014 | 49.6%(3,667) | 46.7%(3,453) | D+2.9 | R+10.2 |
| 2010 | 56.5%(3,752) | 43.5%(2,883) | D+13.1 | R+4.3 |
| 2008 | 58.7%(4,710) | 41.3%(3,312) | D+17.4 | R+2.1 |
| 2004 | 59.8%(5,032) | 40.2%(3,388) | D+19.5 | D+24.3 |
| 2002 | 47.6%(2,632) | 52.4%(2,898) | R+4.8 | R+18.1 |
| 1998 | 56.0%(3,165) | 42.8%(2,414) | D+13.3 | D+12.9 |
| 1996 | 49.4%(2,960) | 49.0%(2,934) | D+0.4 | R+42.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60.8%(3,907) | 39.3%(2,524) | D+21.5 | D+2.7 |
| 2019 | 58.5%(4,045) | 39.7%(2,744) | D+18.8 | D+15.8 |
| 2015 | 49.7%(2,321) | 46.7%(2,179) | D+3.0 | R+30.8 |
| 2011 | 61.0%(2,308) | 27.2%(1,028) | D+33.8 | R+3.1 |
| 2007 | 68.5%(3,364) | 31.5%(1,549) | D+36.9 | D+22.8 |
| 2003 | 57.1%(3,006) | 42.9%(2,262) | D+14.1 | R+35.2 |
| 1999 | 64.0%(1,575) | 14.7%(361) | D+49.3 | D+40.1 |
| 1995 | 54.3%(2,589) | 45.1%(2,152) | D+9.2 | R+31.1 |
| 1991 | 70.1%(3,331) | 29.9%(1,420) | D+40.2 | D+8.3 |
| 1987 | 66.0%(2,292) | 34.0%(1,182) | D+31.9 | D+18.6 |
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(87.7%) | Other(7.8%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(64.7%) | Other(13.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(51.3%) | Hillary Clinton(44.0%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(35.1%) | Donald Trump(35.0%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(79.8%) | Barack Obama(17.1%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee