Meade County, Kentucky: null
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+52.0
2024 Margin
R+5.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
30K
Population
Meade County, Kentucky voted R+52.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 10,630 votes (75.27%). This represented a R+5.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
12.3
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-2.2/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+52.0
2020→2024 SwingR+5.6%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population30,003
Median Age
39.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
25.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$68,518(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
88.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.3%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
73.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
12.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.2%(3,279) | 75.3%(10,630) | R+52.0 | -5.6 |
| 2020 | 25.7%(3,632) | 72.2%(10,185) | R+46.4 | -0.4 |
| 2016 | 24.7%(3,026) | 70.8%(8,660) | R+46.1 | -23.3 |
| 2012 | 37.8%(4,122) | 60.5%(6,606) | R+22.8 | -1.8 |
| 2008 | 38.8%(4,343) | 59.7%(6,691) | R+20.9 | +10.4 |
| 2004 | 34.0%(3,724) | 65.3%(7,152) | R+31.3 | -12.3 |
| 2000 | 39.6%(3,596) | 58.6%(5,319) | R+19.0 | -29.7 |
| 1996 | 49.0%(3,653) | 38.3%(2,855) | D+10.7 | +0.6 |
| 1992 | 46.0%(3,387) | 35.9%(2,641) | D+10.1 | +15.7 |
| 1988 | 47.0%(3,079) | 52.6%(3,441) | R+5.5 | +15.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28.0%(2,672) | 72.0%(6,881) | R+44.0 | -9.6 |
| 2020 | 30.0%(4,225) | 64.5%(9,070) | R+34.4 | -18.1 |
| 2016 | 41.9%(5,069) | 58.1%(7,043) | R+16.3 | -1.9 |
| 2014 | 41.1%(3,793) | 55.5%(5,123) | R+14.4 | -6.7 |
| 2010 | 46.1%(4,269) | 53.9%(4,984) | R+7.7 | -0.9 |
| 2008 | 46.6%(5,149) | 53.4%(5,905) | R+6.8 | -1.4 |
| 2004 | 47.3%(5,000) | 52.7%(5,574) | R+5.4 | +22.6 |
| 2002 | 36.0%(2,518) | 64.0%(4,482) | R+28.1 | -36.5 |
| 1998 | 53.2%(3,357) | 44.7%(2,823) | D+8.5 | +16.8 |
| 1996 | 44.9%(3,130) | 53.3%(3,710) | R+8.3 | -51.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43.1%(3,599) | 56.8%(4,742) | R+13.7 | -4.8 |
| 2019 | 44.2%(3,984) | 53.1%(4,787) | R+8.9 | -1.6 |
| 2015 | 44.0%(2,838) | 51.4%(3,310) | R+7.3 | -31.7 |
| 2011 | 59.3%(3,228) | 34.9%(1,901) | D+24.4 | +9.7 |
| 2007 | 57.3%(3,772) | 42.7%(2,809) | D+14.6 | +22.3 |
| 2003 | 46.2%(2,900) | 53.8%(3,379) | R+7.6 | -58.6 |
| 1999 | 69.1%(2,513) | 18.1%(659) | D+51.0 | +37.9 |
| 1995 | 56.4%(2,843) | 43.4%(2,185) | D+13.1 | -25.2 |
| 1991 | 69.1%(2,659) | 30.9%(1,188) | D+38.2 | -8.6 |
| 1987 | 73.5%(2,885) | 26.6%(1,043) | D+46.9 | +30.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(90.5%) | Other(6.1%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(62.6%) | Other(20.0%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(49.2%) | Hillary Clinton(41.9%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(45.2%) | Ted Cruz(30.2%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(72.3%) | Barack Obama(22.9%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee