Brandenburg, Kentucky
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −17.0% |
| 2008 | −6.0% |
| 2012 | −6.7% |
| 2016 | −32.9% |
| 2020 | −27.9% |
| 2024 | −38.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 29.7%Harris378 | 68.1%Trump866 | 2.1% | R+38.4 | R+10.5 | R+36.9 | 1,271 | |
| R | 35.2%Biden419 | 63.1%Trump752 | 1.8% | R+27.9 | D+5.0 | R+32.4 | 1,192 | |
| R | 30.8%Clinton350 | 63.7%Trump724 | 5.5% | R+32.9 | R+26.2 | R+35.0 | 1,136 | |
| R | 45.8%Obama484 | 52.5%Romney555 | 1.7% | R+6.7 | R+0.7 | R+10.6 | 1,057 | |
| R | 46.0%Obama490 | 52.0%McCain554 | 2.0% | R+6.0 | D+11.0 | R+13.3 | 1,065 | |
| R | 41.2%Kerry419 | 58.3%Bush592 | 0.5% | R+17.0 | — | R+14.6 | 1,016 |
Brandenburg sits in the Border South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 38.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 10.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 38.4 points.
A population of 2,937, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $49,844 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Brandenburg, Kentucky vote in 2024?
In 2024, Brandenburg, Kentucky voted Republican by 38.4 points (R+38.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,271 votes cast, 378 went Democratic and 866 went Republican.
How many people live in Brandenburg, Kentucky?
Brandenburg, Kentucky has a population of 2,937 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Brandenburg, Kentucky?
Median household income in Brandenburg, Kentucky is $49,844 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Brandenburg, Kentucky?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Brandenburg, Kentucky from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.