Metcalfe County, Kentucky: null
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+64.6
2024 Margin
R+5.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1996
Voting Streak
Classification
10K
Population
Metcalfe County, Kentucky voted R+64.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 4,197 votes (81.86%). This represented a R+5.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
9.0
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-2.1/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+64.6
2020→2024 SwingR+5.1%
Voting StreakR since 1996
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population10,286
Median Age
42.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
19.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$46,932(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.1%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
75.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
25.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.2%(884) | 81.9%(4,197) | R+64.6 | -5.1 |
| 2020 | 19.4%(975) | 79.0%(3,959) | R+59.5 | -5.1 |
| 2016 | 21.1%(976) | 75.6%(3,491) | R+54.4 | -24.5 |
| 2012 | 34.1%(1,425) | 64.0%(2,676) | R+29.9 | +3.1 |
| 2008 | 32.1%(1,350) | 65.1%(2,734) | R+33.0 | -4.7 |
| 2004 | 35.4%(1,472) | 63.6%(2,645) | R+28.2 | +1.9 |
| 2000 | 34.2%(1,318) | 64.3%(2,476) | R+30.1 | -21.1 |
| 1996 | 40.0%(1,349) | 48.9%(1,651) | R+8.9 | -9.5 |
| 1992 | 44.7%(1,703) | 44.1%(1,683) | D+0.5 | +12.6 |
| 1988 | 43.5%(1,705) | 55.7%(2,179) | R+12.1 | +7.5 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23.8%(952) | 76.2%(3,047) | R+52.4 | -3.9 |
| 2020 | 22.7%(1,129) | 71.2%(3,538) | R+48.5 | -22.2 |
| 2016 | 36.9%(1,660) | 63.1%(2,845) | R+26.3 | -7.9 |
| 2014 | 38.4%(1,550) | 56.9%(2,294) | R+18.4 | -10.0 |
| 2010 | 45.8%(1,783) | 54.2%(2,112) | R+8.4 | +3.5 |
| 2008 | 44.0%(1,766) | 56.0%(2,245) | R+11.9 | +4.9 |
| 2004 | 41.6%(1,608) | 58.4%(2,260) | R+16.9 | +30.9 |
| 2002 | 26.1%(808) | 73.9%(2,283) | R+47.7 | -46.1 |
| 1998 | 48.8%(1,654) | 50.4%(1,708) | R+1.6 | +22.5 |
| 1996 | 37.1%(1,181) | 61.2%(1,949) | R+24.1 | -39.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41.0%(1,242) | 59.0%(1,788) | R+18.0 | +1.9 |
| 2019 | 38.7%(1,495) | 58.6%(2,264) | R+19.9 | -0.3 |
| 2015 | 38.2%(888) | 57.8%(1,344) | R+19.6 | -35.1 |
| 2011 | 54.8%(1,187) | 39.3%(851) | D+15.5 | +3.1 |
| 2007 | 56.2%(1,403) | 43.8%(1,094) | D+12.4 | +22.9 |
| 2003 | 44.8%(1,175) | 55.2%(1,450) | R+10.5 | -62.5 |
| 1999 | 72.7%(773) | 20.7%(220) | D+52.0 | +57.8 |
| 1995 | 47.0%(1,235) | 52.9%(1,388) | R+5.8 | -17.1 |
| 1991 | 55.6%(1,176) | 44.4%(938) | D+11.3 | -39.5 |
| 1987 | 75.4%(1,887) | 24.6%(617) | D+50.7 | +29.1 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(91.2%) | Other(5.7%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(68.6%) | Other(15.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(47.9%) | Hillary Clinton(41.7%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(43.4%) | Ted Cruz(31.1%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(80.0%) | Barack Obama(13.6%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee