Trimble County, Kentucky: Deep Red Country
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+55.5
2024 Margin
R+4.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
8K
Population
Trimble County, Kentucky voted R+55.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,283 votes (77.27%). This represented a R+4.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+55.5
2020→2024 SwingR+4.3%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population8,474
Median Age
42.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
14.7%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$66,492(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
92.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.7%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
82.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
10.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.2%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.7%(923) | 77.3%(3,283) | R+55.5 | R+4.3 |
| 2020 | 23.4%(1,012) | 74.7%(3,227) | R+51.3 | R+1.5 |
| 2016 | 23.1%(879) | 73.0%(2,771) | R+49.8 | R+27.9 |
| 2012 | 38.2%(1,355) | 60.2%(2,133) | R+22.0 | R+2.2 |
| 2008 | 38.9%(1,484) | 58.7%(2,239) | R+19.8 | D+4.0 |
| 2004 | 37.7%(1,428) | 61.5%(2,332) | R+23.9 | R+2.6 |
| 2000 | 38.3%(1,181) | 59.6%(1,837) | R+21.3 | R+30.9 |
| 1996 | 48.5%(1,245) | 38.9%(999) | D+9.6 | R+14.1 |
| 1992 | 53.7%(1,413) | 30.0%(789) | D+23.7 | D+13.1 |
| 1988 | 55.0%(1,342) | 44.4%(1,083) | D+10.6 | D+22.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24.9%(795) | 75.0%(2,394) | R+50.1 | R+10.5 |
| 2020 | 27.5%(1,183) | 67.2%(2,889) | R+39.7 | R+15.9 |
| 2016 | 38.1%(1,434) | 61.9%(2,326) | R+23.7 | R+10.7 |
| 2014 | 42.1%(1,282) | 55.1%(1,678) | R+13.0 | R+7.8 |
| 2010 | 47.3%(1,291) | 52.5%(1,432) | R+5.2 | R+6.9 |
| 2008 | 50.9%(1,927) | 49.1%(1,861) | D+1.7 | D+2.1 |
| 2004 | 49.8%(1,852) | 50.2%(1,865) | R+0.3 | D+29.0 |
| 2002 | 35.3%(979) | 64.7%(1,793) | R+29.4 | R+36.5 |
| 1998 | 52.6%(1,379) | 45.5%(1,193) | D+7.1 | D+7.8 |
| 1996 | 49.0%(1,220) | 49.7%(1,239) | R+0.8 | R+53.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 44.1%(1,108) | 55.9%(1,405) | R+11.8 | D+7.5 |
| 2019 | 39.1%(1,057) | 58.4%(1,580) | R+19.3 | R+6.9 |
| 2015 | 42.0%(797) | 54.5%(1,033) | R+12.4 | R+37.3 |
| 2011 | 59.6%(1,008) | 34.7%(587) | D+24.9 | R+1.6 |
| 2007 | 63.2%(1,438) | 36.8%(836) | D+26.5 | D+25.4 |
| 2003 | 50.5%(1,121) | 49.5%(1,098) | D+1.0 | R+53.6 |
| 1999 | 68.9%(700) | 14.3%(145) | D+54.6 | D+39.4 |
| 1995 | 57.1%(1,019) | 42.0%(748) | D+15.2 | R+16.6 |
| 1991 | 65.9%(912) | 34.1%(472) | D+31.8 | R+14.8 |
| 1987 | 73.3%(1,030) | 26.7%(375) | D+46.6 | D+8.7 |
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(92.2%) | Other(5.5%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(51.3%) | Other(28.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(50.0%) | Hillary Clinton(38.3%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(45.0%) | Donald Trump(34.9%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(79.2%) | Barack Obama(14.5%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee