Whitley County, Kentucky: null
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+69.3
2024 Margin
R+4.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
37K
Population
Whitley County, Kentucky voted R+69.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 12,687 votes (84.16%). This represented a R+4.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
12.1
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-2.1/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+69.3
2020→2024 SwingR+4.1%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population36,712
Median Age
36.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
30.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$44,332(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.9%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.6%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
66.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
25.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.8%(2,237) | 84.2%(12,687) | R+69.3 | -4.1 |
| 2020 | 16.6%(2,552) | 81.8%(12,567) | R+65.2 | +1.9 |
| 2016 | 15.0%(2,067) | 82.1%(11,312) | R+67.1 | -9.4 |
| 2012 | 20.5%(2,683) | 78.3%(10,232) | R+57.8 | -10.1 |
| 2008 | 25.4%(3,484) | 73.1%(10,015) | R+47.7 | -6.8 |
| 2004 | 29.2%(3,985) | 70.1%(9,559) | R+40.9 | -12.0 |
| 2000 | 34.8%(4,101) | 63.7%(7,502) | R+28.9 | -17.4 |
| 1996 | 39.1%(4,174) | 50.6%(5,402) | R+11.5 | -0.0 |
| 1992 | 37.8%(4,600) | 49.3%(5,998) | R+11.5 | +20.2 |
| 1988 | 33.9%(3,794) | 65.6%(7,337) | R+31.7 | +5.5 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18.1%(1,822) | 81.9%(8,221) | R+63.7 | -6.5 |
| 2020 | 18.9%(2,887) | 76.0%(11,634) | R+57.2 | -13.2 |
| 2016 | 28.0%(3,795) | 72.0%(9,748) | R+44.0 | +1.5 |
| 2014 | 25.7%(2,485) | 71.2%(6,879) | R+45.5 | -2.7 |
| 2010 | 28.6%(2,594) | 71.4%(6,469) | R+42.8 | -15.5 |
| 2008 | 36.4%(4,849) | 63.6%(8,485) | R+27.3 | -0.0 |
| 2004 | 36.4%(4,620) | 63.6%(8,082) | R+27.3 | +20.5 |
| 2002 | 26.1%(2,108) | 73.9%(5,968) | R+47.8 | -20.8 |
| 1998 | 36.2%(3,244) | 63.1%(5,664) | R+27.0 | -1.0 |
| 1996 | 35.7%(3,388) | 61.6%(5,856) | R+26.0 | -28.2 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32.7%(2,697) | 67.3%(5,540) | R+34.5 | +2.7 |
| 2019 | 30.3%(2,995) | 67.5%(6,672) | R+37.2 | +5.4 |
| 2015 | 27.1%(1,857) | 69.7%(4,772) | R+42.6 | -33.7 |
| 2011 | 42.1%(2,921) | 51.0%(3,535) | R+8.9 | +2.2 |
| 2007 | 44.5%(3,664) | 55.5%(4,576) | R+11.1 | +26.1 |
| 2003 | 31.4%(2,574) | 68.6%(5,618) | R+37.2 | -51.6 |
| 1999 | 50.5%(1,475) | 36.0%(1,052) | D+14.5 | +36.5 |
| 1995 | 39.0%(2,608) | 61.0%(4,079) | R+22.0 | -30.4 |
| 1991 | 54.2%(3,581) | 45.8%(3,025) | D+8.4 | +0.6 |
| 1987 | 53.9%(3,363) | 46.1%(2,873) | D+7.9 | +25.5 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(90.8%) | Other(6.0%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(69.0%) | Other(12.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(52.5%) | Bernie Sanders(41.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(47.5%) | Ted Cruz(25.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(84.7%) | Barack Obama(11.5%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee