McCreary County, Kentucky: null
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+78.7
2024 Margin
R+2.0%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1912
Voting Streak
Classification
17K
Population
McCreary County, Kentucky voted R+78.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,531 votes (89.04%). This represented a R+2.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1912.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
11.3
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-2.0/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+78.7
2020→2024 SwingR+2.0%
Voting StreakR since 1912
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population16,888
Median Age
39.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
12.9%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$35,000(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
5.4%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
74.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
35.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.3%(641) | 89.0%(5,531) | R+78.7 | -2.0 |
| 2020 | 11.3%(725) | 88.0%(5,664) | R+76.7 | -1.4 |
| 2016 | 11.5%(664) | 86.8%(5,012) | R+75.3 | -14.0 |
| 2012 | 18.7%(1,069) | 80.0%(4,564) | R+61.2 | -9.1 |
| 2008 | 23.3%(1,258) | 75.4%(4,078) | R+52.1 | -6.6 |
| 2004 | 26.9%(1,530) | 72.4%(4,121) | R+45.5 | -5.9 |
| 2000 | 29.6%(1,418) | 69.2%(3,321) | R+39.6 | -22.6 |
| 1996 | 35.7%(1,710) | 52.7%(2,527) | R+17.0 | +9.6 |
| 1992 | 31.1%(1,934) | 57.8%(3,588) | R+26.6 | +8.7 |
| 1988 | 31.7%(1,644) | 67.0%(3,477) | R+35.3 | +7.1 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14.4%(629) | 85.6%(3,738) | R+71.2 | -4.0 |
| 2020 | 13.9%(889) | 81.0%(5,179) | R+67.1 | -11.8 |
| 2016 | 22.3%(1,238) | 77.7%(4,303) | R+55.3 | -10.7 |
| 2014 | 25.5%(1,275) | 70.2%(3,508) | R+44.6 | -2.0 |
| 2010 | 28.7%(1,375) | 71.3%(3,417) | R+42.6 | -3.4 |
| 2008 | 30.4%(1,576) | 69.6%(3,606) | R+39.2 | +2.0 |
| 2004 | 29.4%(1,501) | 70.6%(3,603) | R+41.2 | +14.6 |
| 2002 | 22.1%(799) | 77.9%(2,815) | R+55.8 | -20.4 |
| 1998 | 31.9%(1,308) | 67.3%(2,758) | R+35.4 | -1.9 |
| 1996 | 30.8%(1,251) | 64.3%(2,609) | R+33.5 | -31.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28.2%(853) | 71.8%(2,170) | R+43.5 | -52.8 |
| 2019 | 53.6%(1,968) | 44.3%(1,629) | D+9.2 | +43.5 |
| 2015 | 31.1%(648) | 65.4%(1,362) | R+34.3 | -5.2 |
| 2011 | 32.8%(639) | 61.9%(1,206) | R+29.1 | -14.7 |
| 2007 | 42.8%(1,100) | 57.2%(1,469) | R+14.4 | +23.3 |
| 2003 | 31.2%(919) | 68.8%(2,029) | R+37.6 | -41.1 |
| 1999 | 46.3%(454) | 42.8%(420) | D+3.5 | +30.9 |
| 1995 | 36.2%(923) | 63.7%(1,622) | R+27.4 | -29.9 |
| 1991 | 51.2%(1,034) | 48.8%(984) | D+2.5 | -9.2 |
| 1987 | 55.9%(1,630) | 44.1%(1,288) | D+11.7 | +39.1 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(95.6%) | Other(3.0%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(62.2%) | Bernie Sanders(15.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(50.4%) | Hillary Clinton(41.9%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(54.2%) | Ted Cruz(25.8%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(84.5%) | Barack Obama(11.2%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee