McCracken County, Kentucky: null
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+34.9
2024 Margin
R+3.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
68K
Population
McCracken County, Kentucky voted R+34.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 21,349 votes (66.83%). This represented a R+3.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
11.7
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-1.6/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+34.9
2020→2024 SwingR+3.3%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population67,875
Median Age
42.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
39.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$58,490(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
81.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
11.2%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
67.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.9%(10,191) | 66.8%(21,349) | R+34.9 | -3.3 |
| 2020 | 33.4%(11,195) | 65.0%(21,820) | R+31.7 | +5.5 |
| 2016 | 29.2%(9,134) | 66.4%(20,774) | R+37.2 | -4.7 |
| 2012 | 32.9%(10,062) | 65.4%(19,979) | R+32.5 | -7.2 |
| 2008 | 36.7%(11,285) | 61.9%(19,043) | R+25.2 | -2.2 |
| 2004 | 38.1%(11,361) | 61.1%(18,218) | R+23.0 | -10.5 |
| 2000 | 42.8%(11,412) | 55.3%(14,745) | R+12.5 | -22.2 |
| 1996 | 50.1%(12,670) | 40.4%(10,221) | D+9.7 | -0.2 |
| 1992 | 49.1%(13,341) | 39.3%(10,657) | D+9.9 | +9.7 |
| 1988 | 49.5%(12,208) | 49.3%(12,160) | D+0.2 | +1.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32.8%(7,466) | 67.2%(15,294) | R+34.4 | -6.8 |
| 2020 | 34.6%(11,627) | 62.2%(20,883) | R+27.6 | -1.5 |
| 2016 | 37.0%(11,552) | 63.0%(19,699) | R+26.1 | +2.4 |
| 2014 | 34.6%(8,262) | 63.0%(15,043) | R+28.4 | -5.8 |
| 2010 | 38.7%(8,601) | 61.3%(13,629) | R+22.6 | -8.4 |
| 2008 | 42.9%(13,006) | 57.1%(17,303) | R+14.2 | -10.7 |
| 2004 | 48.3%(13,940) | 51.7%(14,934) | R+3.4 | +33.6 |
| 2002 | 31.5%(5,828) | 68.5%(12,679) | R+37.0 | -45.1 |
| 1998 | 53.5%(9,683) | 45.4%(8,215) | D+8.1 | +16.1 |
| 1996 | 45.4%(10,822) | 53.3%(12,720) | R+8.0 | -49.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 47.1%(9,867) | 52.9%(11,099) | R+5.9 | -6.1 |
| 2019 | 49.0%(15,017) | 48.7%(14,943) | D+0.2 | +19.6 |
| 2015 | 39.0%(6,031) | 58.4%(9,028) | R+19.4 | -29.4 |
| 2011 | 52.4%(7,341) | 42.4%(5,940) | D+10.0 | -3.2 |
| 2007 | 56.6%(9,868) | 43.4%(7,569) | D+13.2 | +31.1 |
| 2003 | 41.1%(8,413) | 58.9%(12,075) | R+17.9 | -84.6 |
| 1999 | 76.3%(5,705) | 9.5%(712) | D+66.7 | +53.6 |
| 1995 | 56.5%(10,283) | 43.4%(7,890) | D+13.2 | -22.2 |
| 1991 | 67.7%(10,072) | 32.3%(4,810) | D+35.4 | -26.7 |
| 1987 | 81.0%(12,045) | 19.0%(2,819) | D+62.1 | +32.2 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(83.1%) | Other(9.0%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(65.5%) | Other(15.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(46.5%) | Hillary Clinton(43.8%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(43.1%) | Donald Trump(28.9%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(64.8%) | Barack Obama(30.1%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee