Montgomery County, Kentucky: null
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+46.6
2024 Margin
R+4.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
28K
Population
Montgomery County, Kentucky voted R+46.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 9,302 votes (72.55%). This represented a R+4.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
8.6
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-2.1/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+46.6
2020→2024 SwingR+4.8%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population28,114
Median Age
40.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
30.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$53,436(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
92.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.2%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
66.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.9%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.0%(3,329) | 72.5%(9,302) | R+46.6 | -4.8 |
| 2020 | 28.3%(3,630) | 70.0%(8,993) | R+41.8 | -0.7 |
| 2016 | 27.6%(3,158) | 68.6%(7,856) | R+41.0 | -14.7 |
| 2012 | 36.1%(3,701) | 62.4%(6,398) | R+26.3 | -9.7 |
| 2008 | 41.0%(4,234) | 57.6%(5,947) | R+16.6 | -5.4 |
| 2004 | 44.0%(4,506) | 55.2%(5,647) | R+11.2 | -2.9 |
| 2000 | 45.0%(3,833) | 53.2%(4,534) | R+8.2 | -18.4 |
| 1996 | 49.6%(3,372) | 39.5%(2,681) | D+10.2 | -4.2 |
| 1992 | 48.4%(3,686) | 34.0%(2,590) | D+14.4 | +19.8 |
| 1988 | 47.1%(3,082) | 52.5%(3,435) | R+5.4 | +16.1 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31.5%(2,834) | 68.5%(6,152) | R+36.9 | -2.9 |
| 2020 | 31.1%(3,983) | 65.1%(8,345) | R+34.0 | -24.3 |
| 2016 | 45.1%(5,112) | 54.9%(6,220) | R+9.8 | +0.1 |
| 2014 | 43.2%(3,837) | 53.0%(4,711) | R+9.8 | -11.4 |
| 2010 | 50.8%(3,986) | 49.2%(3,864) | D+1.6 | -7.0 |
| 2008 | 54.3%(5,526) | 45.8%(4,660) | D+8.5 | -6.2 |
| 2004 | 57.4%(5,558) | 42.6%(4,130) | D+14.7 | +36.0 |
| 2002 | 39.3%(2,073) | 60.7%(3,196) | R+21.3 | -43.7 |
| 1998 | 61.0%(4,099) | 38.6%(2,596) | D+22.4 | +22.1 |
| 1996 | 49.4%(3,059) | 49.2%(3,043) | D+0.3 | -46.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49.3%(3,962) | 50.7%(4,073) | R+1.4 | +7.8 |
| 2019 | 44.6%(3,934) | 53.8%(4,745) | R+9.2 | +4.0 |
| 2015 | 41.4%(2,479) | 54.6%(3,271) | R+13.2 | -38.1 |
| 2011 | 53.3%(2,612) | 28.4%(1,393) | D+24.9 | +10.8 |
| 2007 | 57.0%(3,608) | 43.0%(2,717) | D+14.1 | +19.6 |
| 2003 | 47.2%(3,062) | 52.8%(3,420) | R+5.5 | -50.1 |
| 1999 | 59.6%(1,626) | 15.1%(411) | D+44.6 | +30.2 |
| 1995 | 57.0%(3,083) | 42.6%(2,304) | D+14.4 | -19.2 |
| 1991 | 66.8%(3,881) | 33.2%(1,929) | D+33.6 | -8.1 |
| 1987 | 70.8%(3,360) | 29.2%(1,383) | D+41.7 | +18.9 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(89.3%) | Other(6.3%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(61.2%) | Other(20.0%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(47.0%) | Hillary Clinton(45.8%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(39.2%) | Ted Cruz(35.8%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(79.4%) | Barack Obama(15.4%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee
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