Nelson County, Kentucky: null
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+41.7
2024 Margin
R+5.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
47K
Population
Nelson County, Kentucky voted R+41.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 16,052 votes (70.24%). This represented a R+5.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
7.5
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-1.7/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+41.7
2020→2024 SwingR+5.1%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population46,738
Median Age
39.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
31.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$66,212(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
4.7%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
77.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.5%(6,515) | 70.2%(16,052) | R+41.7 | -5.1 |
| 2020 | 30.9%(7,188) | 67.5%(15,703) | R+36.6 | -3.0 |
| 2016 | 30.9%(6,434) | 64.6%(13,431) | R+33.6 | -17.1 |
| 2012 | 41.1%(7,611) | 57.6%(10,673) | R+16.5 | -2.8 |
| 2008 | 42.2%(7,654) | 55.9%(10,139) | R+13.7 | +7.9 |
| 2004 | 38.7%(6,524) | 60.3%(10,161) | R+21.6 | -5.0 |
| 2000 | 40.6%(5,481) | 57.2%(7,714) | R+16.6 | -23.3 |
| 1996 | 48.3%(5,392) | 41.6%(4,645) | D+6.7 | -1.4 |
| 1992 | 46.6%(5,437) | 38.5%(4,495) | D+8.1 | +12.9 |
| 1988 | 47.0%(4,788) | 51.9%(5,283) | R+4.9 | +13.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 34.1%(5,787) | 65.9%(11,205) | R+31.9 | -4.8 |
| 2020 | 34.2%(7,943) | 61.3%(14,219) | R+27.1 | -12.9 |
| 2016 | 42.9%(8,832) | 57.1%(11,747) | R+14.2 | -8.9 |
| 2014 | 46.0%(6,883) | 51.2%(7,663) | R+5.2 | +3.3 |
| 2010 | 45.8%(6,502) | 54.2%(7,706) | R+8.5 | -7.7 |
| 2008 | 49.6%(8,823) | 50.4%(8,965) | R+0.8 | -4.2 |
| 2004 | 51.7%(8,300) | 48.3%(7,754) | D+3.4 | +29.1 |
| 2002 | 37.2%(3,140) | 62.8%(5,308) | R+25.7 | -34.1 |
| 1998 | 53.4%(5,272) | 45.0%(4,442) | D+8.4 | +15.9 |
| 1996 | 45.6%(4,719) | 53.1%(5,492) | R+7.5 | -46.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50.6%(7,562) | 49.4%(7,375) | D+1.3 | +2.1 |
| 2019 | 48.5%(7,387) | 49.3%(7,511) | R+0.8 | -0.6 |
| 2015 | 48.1%(4,880) | 48.3%(4,902) | R+0.2 | -31.1 |
| 2011 | 62.2%(5,575) | 31.3%(2,809) | D+30.8 | +6.2 |
| 2007 | 62.3%(6,572) | 37.7%(3,971) | D+24.7 | +26.2 |
| 2003 | 49.2%(4,862) | 50.8%(5,014) | R+1.5 | -52.8 |
| 1999 | 67.4%(3,763) | 16.1%(902) | D+51.2 | +43.3 |
| 1995 | 53.9%(4,256) | 45.9%(3,627) | D+8.0 | -35.1 |
| 1991 | 71.5%(4,296) | 28.5%(1,711) | D+43.0 | -4.3 |
| 1987 | 73.6%(4,339) | 26.4%(1,553) | D+47.3 | +37.7 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(86.3%) | Other(8.1%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(65.7%) | Other(15.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(47.6%) | Bernie Sanders(46.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(35.0%) | Donald Trump(34.8%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(70.6%) | Barack Obama(25.8%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee