Laurel County, Kentucky: null
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+69.7
2024 Margin
R+3.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1916
Voting Streak
Classification
63K
Population
Laurel County, Kentucky voted R+69.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 23,516 votes (84.17%). This represented a R+3.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1916.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
7.3
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.4/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+69.7
2020→2024 SwingR+3.0%
Voting StreakR since 1916
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population62,613
Median Age
39.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$53,693(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
95.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.7%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
71.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
21.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.4%(4,037) | 84.2%(23,516) | R+69.7 | -3.0 |
| 2020 | 15.9%(4,475) | 82.7%(23,237) | R+66.7 | +2.3 |
| 2016 | 13.8%(3,440) | 82.9%(20,592) | R+69.1 | -5.5 |
| 2012 | 17.4%(3,905) | 81.0%(18,151) | R+63.6 | -5.6 |
| 2008 | 20.5%(4,618) | 78.5%(17,660) | R+58.0 | -6.2 |
| 2004 | 23.8%(5,297) | 75.5%(16,819) | R+51.8 | -6.6 |
| 2000 | 26.8%(4,856) | 71.9%(13,029) | R+45.1 | -11.0 |
| 1996 | 28.5%(4,306) | 62.6%(9,454) | R+34.1 | -7.4 |
| 1992 | 30.3%(4,560) | 57.0%(8,583) | R+26.7 | +16.9 |
| 1988 | 27.9%(3,620) | 71.5%(9,296) | R+43.7 | +5.5 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17.6%(3,096) | 82.4%(14,474) | R+64.8 | -3.8 |
| 2020 | 17.4%(4,883) | 78.3%(22,040) | R+61.0 | -10.9 |
| 2016 | 25.0%(6,065) | 75.0%(18,216) | R+50.0 | +0.4 |
| 2014 | 23.4%(3,997) | 73.8%(12,613) | R+50.4 | -1.4 |
| 2010 | 25.5%(3,927) | 74.5%(11,472) | R+49.0 | -11.3 |
| 2008 | 31.1%(6,888) | 68.8%(15,223) | R+37.7 | -3.1 |
| 2004 | 32.7%(7,014) | 67.3%(14,427) | R+34.6 | +23.8 |
| 2002 | 20.8%(2,631) | 79.2%(10,022) | R+58.4 | -23.3 |
| 1998 | 31.6%(3,983) | 66.6%(8,409) | R+35.1 | +9.7 |
| 1996 | 26.8%(3,875) | 71.6%(10,338) | R+44.8 | -37.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31.4%(4,974) | 68.6%(10,862) | R+37.2 | +7.5 |
| 2019 | 26.6%(4,722) | 71.2%(12,667) | R+44.7 | +7.2 |
| 2015 | 22.6%(2,663) | 74.5%(8,781) | R+51.9 | -39.5 |
| 2011 | 39.9%(3,710) | 52.3%(4,858) | R+12.3 | +9.0 |
| 2007 | 39.3%(4,897) | 60.7%(7,551) | R+21.3 | +26.5 |
| 2003 | 26.1%(3,318) | 73.9%(9,403) | R+47.8 | -50.2 |
| 1999 | 43.4%(1,716) | 41.0%(1,622) | D+2.4 | +42.2 |
| 1995 | 30.0%(3,372) | 69.8%(7,848) | R+39.8 | -36.8 |
| 1991 | 48.5%(4,551) | 51.5%(4,837) | R+3.0 | -6.6 |
| 1987 | 51.8%(3,367) | 48.2%(3,134) | D+3.6 | +18.1 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(90.7%) | Other(5.6%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(70.1%) | Bernie Sanders(14.0%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(49.1%) | Bernie Sanders(45.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(47.0%) | Ted Cruz(26.1%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(83.8%) | Barack Obama(13.2%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee