Muhlenberg County, Kentucky: null
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+54.4
2024 Margin
R+5.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2004
Voting Streak
Classification
31K
Population
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky voted R+54.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 10,491 votes (76.62%). This represented a R+5.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2004.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
10.1
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-3.0/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+54.4
2020→2024 SwingR+5.5%
Voting StreakR since 2004
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population30,928
Median Age
43.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
18.9%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$50,935(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
92.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.9%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.9%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
81.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
17.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.3%(3,048) | 76.6%(10,491) | R+54.4 | -5.5 |
| 2020 | 24.9%(3,545) | 73.7%(10,497) | R+48.8 | -2.0 |
| 2016 | 25.1%(3,272) | 71.9%(9,393) | R+46.9 | -23.4 |
| 2012 | 37.5%(4,771) | 60.9%(7,762) | R+23.5 | -21.7 |
| 2008 | 48.3%(6,221) | 50.0%(6,447) | R+1.8 | -0.9 |
| 2004 | 49.2%(6,636) | 50.1%(6,749) | R+0.8 | -7.3 |
| 2000 | 52.6%(6,295) | 46.1%(5,518) | D+6.5 | -19.8 |
| 1996 | 57.6%(6,564) | 31.4%(3,569) | D+26.3 | -6.9 |
| 1992 | 60.3%(7,901) | 27.1%(3,551) | D+33.2 | +20.7 |
| 1988 | 56.1%(6,912) | 43.6%(5,369) | D+12.5 | +12.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30.8%(3,137) | 69.2%(7,062) | R+38.5 | -2.8 |
| 2020 | 29.5%(4,175) | 65.1%(9,222) | R+35.6 | -21.1 |
| 2016 | 42.7%(5,489) | 57.3%(7,354) | R+14.5 | -4.8 |
| 2014 | 43.8%(4,249) | 53.6%(5,192) | R+9.7 | -20.1 |
| 2010 | 55.2%(4,945) | 44.8%(4,019) | D+10.3 | -5.5 |
| 2008 | 57.9%(7,436) | 42.1%(5,406) | D+15.8 | +3.5 |
| 2004 | 56.2%(7,178) | 43.8%(5,604) | D+12.3 | +28.5 |
| 2002 | 41.9%(4,202) | 58.1%(5,829) | R+16.2 | -42.0 |
| 1998 | 62.5%(5,937) | 36.7%(3,488) | D+25.8 | +10.0 |
| 1996 | 57.3%(6,078) | 41.5%(4,401) | D+15.8 | -34.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46.5%(3,833) | 53.5%(4,419) | R+7.1 | -1.0 |
| 2019 | 46.0%(4,019) | 52.1%(4,551) | R+6.1 | -3.9 |
| 2015 | 47.1%(3,453) | 49.3%(3,613) | R+2.2 | -44.1 |
| 2011 | 69.4%(3,859) | 27.5%(1,528) | D+42.0 | -6.1 |
| 2007 | 74.0%(5,545) | 26.0%(1,947) | D+48.0 | +33.2 |
| 2003 | 57.4%(4,262) | 42.6%(3,162) | D+14.8 | -38.1 |
| 1999 | 71.8%(2,134) | 18.9%(562) | D+52.9 | +24.9 |
| 1995 | 63.9%(4,684) | 36.0%(2,636) | D+28.0 | -26.3 |
| 1991 | 77.1%(4,765) | 22.9%(1,414) | D+54.2 | +3.6 |
| 1987 | 75.3%(5,654) | 24.7%(1,852) | D+50.6 | +29.9 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(92.4%) | Other(5.1%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(61.2%) | Other(23.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(45.7%) | Hillary Clinton(43.3%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(37.4%) | Ted Cruz(34.8%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(78.8%) | Barack Obama(16.3%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee