Nicholas County, Kentucky: null
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+49.0
2024 Margin
R+6.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
8K
Population
Nicholas County, Kentucky voted R+49.0 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 2,451 votes (73.85%). This represented a R+6.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
5.8
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-2.1/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+49.0
2020→2024 SwingR+6.2%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population7,537
Median Age
38.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
13.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$57,539(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
95.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.0%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
71.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
18.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
3.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.8%(824) | 73.8%(2,451) | R+49.0 | -6.2 |
| 2020 | 28.1%(955) | 70.9%(2,408) | R+42.8 | -1.6 |
| 2016 | 27.7%(787) | 68.9%(1,957) | R+41.2 | -16.6 |
| 2012 | 36.7%(948) | 61.3%(1,583) | R+24.6 | -12.4 |
| 2008 | 42.8%(1,272) | 55.0%(1,634) | R+12.2 | -0.2 |
| 2004 | 43.5%(1,332) | 55.6%(1,700) | R+12.0 | +11.1 |
| 2000 | 37.2%(994) | 60.3%(1,613) | R+23.2 | -29.3 |
| 1996 | 47.3%(1,092) | 41.1%(950) | D+6.1 | -9.9 |
| 1992 | 48.1%(1,341) | 32.0%(894) | D+16.0 | +17.2 |
| 1988 | 48.5%(1,242) | 49.7%(1,271) | R+1.1 | +14.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 33.3%(824) | 66.7%(1,649) | R+33.4 | -2.0 |
| 2020 | 32.1%(1,088) | 63.5%(2,151) | R+31.4 | -33.9 |
| 2016 | 51.2%(1,434) | 48.8%(1,365) | D+2.5 | -3.9 |
| 2014 | 51.1%(1,147) | 44.8%(1,005) | D+6.3 | -4.1 |
| 2010 | 55.2%(1,087) | 44.8%(882) | D+10.4 | -8.5 |
| 2008 | 59.5%(1,737) | 40.5%(1,184) | D+18.9 | +4.9 |
| 2004 | 57.0%(1,638) | 43.0%(1,236) | D+14.0 | +31.6 |
| 2002 | 41.2%(635) | 58.8%(907) | R+17.6 | -46.4 |
| 1998 | 64.2%(1,408) | 35.4%(776) | D+28.8 | +33.3 |
| 1996 | 47.0%(977) | 51.5%(1,071) | R+4.5 | -56.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56.0%(1,142) | 44.0%(897) | D+12.0 | +11.0 |
| 2019 | 49.5%(1,157) | 48.5%(1,134) | D+1.0 | -19.0 |
| 2015 | 58.1%(857) | 38.2%(563) | D+19.9 | -7.1 |
| 2011 | 47.0%(661) | 19.9%(280) | D+27.1 | -0.8 |
| 2007 | 64.0%(1,253) | 36.0%(706) | D+27.9 | +31.8 |
| 2003 | 48.0%(949) | 52.0%(1,026) | R+3.9 | -52.5 |
| 1999 | 56.5%(625) | 7.9%(87) | D+48.6 | +31.8 |
| 1995 | 57.5%(1,022) | 40.6%(723) | D+16.8 | -8.3 |
| 1991 | 62.6%(1,135) | 37.4%(679) | D+25.1 | -20.6 |
| 1987 | 72.9%(1,228) | 27.1%(457) | D+45.8 | +11.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(92.5%) | Other(4.2%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(58.2%) | Other(26.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(50.2%) | Hillary Clinton(42.2%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(41.0%) | Ted Cruz(30.6%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(80.3%) | Barack Obama(14.3%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee