Hancock County, Kentucky: null
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+47.5
2024 Margin
R+8.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2012
Voting Streak
Classification
9K
Population
Hancock County, Kentucky voted R+47.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,375 votes (72.85%). This represented a R+8.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
8.6
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.9/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+47.5
2020→2024 SwingR+8.4%
Voting StreakR since 2012
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population9,095
Median Age
41.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
22.7%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$68,102(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.2%(US: 57.5%)
Homeownership
78.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.3%(1,173) | 72.8%(3,375) | R+47.5 | -8.4 |
| 2020 | 29.4%(1,351) | 68.6%(3,145) | R+39.1 | -3.2 |
| 2016 | 29.0%(1,244) | 64.9%(2,788) | R+36.0 | -26.8 |
| 2012 | 44.3%(1,833) | 53.5%(2,212) | R+9.2 | -14.2 |
| 2008 | 51.5%(2,135) | 46.5%(1,928) | D+5.0 | +19.3 |
| 2004 | 42.4%(1,709) | 56.7%(2,286) | R+14.3 | +0.2 |
| 2000 | 41.8%(1,508) | 56.3%(2,032) | R+14.5 | -20.2 |
| 1996 | 46.3%(1,547) | 40.6%(1,356) | D+5.7 | -6.9 |
| 1992 | 47.5%(1,714) | 35.0%(1,261) | D+12.6 | +20.4 |
| 1988 | 45.6%(1,478) | 53.4%(1,733) | R+7.9 | +12.7 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31.8%(1,034) | 68.3%(2,223) | R+36.5 | -11.4 |
| 2020 | 34.5%(1,580) | 59.6%(2,729) | R+25.1 | -12.3 |
| 2016 | 43.6%(1,842) | 56.4%(2,383) | R+12.8 | -8.1 |
| 2014 | 45.9%(1,707) | 50.5%(1,882) | R+4.7 | -13.4 |
| 2010 | 54.4%(1,719) | 45.6%(1,444) | D+8.7 | -3.6 |
| 2008 | 56.1%(2,306) | 43.9%(1,802) | D+12.3 | +7.7 |
| 2004 | 52.3%(2,010) | 47.7%(1,834) | D+4.6 | +28.6 |
| 2002 | 38.0%(1,175) | 62.0%(1,919) | R+24.1 | -37.4 |
| 1998 | 56.3%(1,806) | 42.9%(1,377) | D+13.4 | +26.3 |
| 1996 | 42.8%(1,316) | 55.8%(1,715) | R+13.0 | -54.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49.4%(1,464) | 50.6%(1,499) | R+1.2 | -7.8 |
| 2019 | 51.8%(1,891) | 45.2%(1,650) | D+6.6 | +8.8 |
| 2015 | 47.7%(1,064) | 49.9%(1,114) | R+2.2 | -32.6 |
| 2011 | 62.7%(1,164) | 32.3%(600) | D+30.4 | -3.7 |
| 2007 | 67.0%(1,678) | 33.0%(825) | D+34.1 | +20.6 |
| 2003 | 56.7%(1,461) | 43.3%(1,114) | D+13.5 | -43.7 |
| 1999 | 75.1%(903) | 18.0%(216) | D+57.1 | +54.0 |
| 1995 | 51.6%(1,272) | 48.4%(1,195) | D+3.1 | -31.0 |
| 1991 | 67.1%(1,289) | 32.9%(633) | D+34.1 | -13.3 |
| 1987 | 73.7%(1,613) | 26.3%(575) | D+47.4 | +29.2 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(89.4%) | Other(6.4%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(70.8%) | Other(12.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(49.6%) | Hillary Clinton(42.5%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(69.7%) | Barack Obama(26.1%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee