Oldham County, Kentucky: Professional Migration
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+22.6
2024 Margin
R+1.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
68K
Population
Oldham County, Kentucky voted R+22.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 23,025 votes (60.26%). This represented a R+1.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
🏘️
Professional MigrationView all
Growing metro exurbs and suburbs receiving educated professionals from cities. These areas are shifting blue as remote work and urban flight bring liberal voters. Examples: Atlanta suburbs, DFW exurbs, Denver metro.
Volatility
2.5
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+22.6
2020→2024 SwingR+1.1%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population67,607
Median Age
39.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
65.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$117,334(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
86.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.3%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.7%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
88.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
4.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.7%(14,402) | 60.3%(23,025) | R+22.6 | -1.1 |
| 2020 | 38.2%(14,505) | 59.6%(22,654) | R+21.5 | +9.6 |
| 2016 | 31.3%(10,268) | 62.3%(20,469) | R+31.1 | +5.6 |
| 2012 | 30.9%(9,240) | 67.5%(20,179) | R+36.6 | -5.9 |
| 2008 | 34.1%(10,000) | 64.8%(18,997) | R+30.7 | +8.8 |
| 2004 | 29.8%(8,080) | 69.3%(18,801) | R+39.5 | -3.3 |
| 2000 | 30.8%(6,236) | 67.0%(13,580) | R+36.2 | -12.9 |
| 1996 | 33.9%(6,202) | 57.3%(10,477) | R+23.4 | -6.5 |
| 1992 | 32.8%(5,457) | 49.7%(8,263) | R+16.9 | +19.8 |
| 1988 | 31.5%(4,025) | 68.1%(8,716) | R+36.7 | +11.1 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.1%(10,295) | 60.8%(15,998) | R+21.7 | -2.5 |
| 2020 | 38.6%(14,715) | 57.9%(22,025) | R+19.2 | +9.7 |
| 2016 | 35.5%(11,718) | 64.5%(21,250) | R+28.9 | +2.3 |
| 2014 | 33.1%(7,746) | 64.4%(15,049) | R+31.2 | +3.4 |
| 2010 | 32.7%(7,248) | 67.3%(14,932) | R+34.6 | -5.1 |
| 2008 | 35.3%(10,206) | 64.8%(18,746) | R+29.5 | -10.5 |
| 2004 | 40.5%(10,731) | 59.5%(15,751) | R+19.0 | +33.1 |
| 2002 | 23.9%(3,893) | 76.0%(12,361) | R+52.1 | -24.9 |
| 1998 | 35.4%(5,185) | 62.6%(9,170) | R+27.2 | +11.0 |
| 1996 | 29.4%(5,323) | 67.7%(12,239) | R+38.3 | -39.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49.6%(12,952) | 50.4%(13,177) | R+0.9 | +4.4 |
| 2019 | 46.3%(12,115) | 51.6%(13,488) | R+5.3 | +19.7 |
| 2015 | 35.6%(6,403) | 60.5%(10,896) | R+25.0 | -32.0 |
| 2011 | 50.3%(7,079) | 43.2%(6,082) | D+7.1 | +10.0 |
| 2007 | 48.5%(7,874) | 51.5%(8,350) | R+2.9 | +32.1 |
| 2003 | 32.5%(6,046) | 67.5%(12,565) | R+35.0 | -63.0 |
| 1999 | 53.5%(3,209) | 25.5%(1,530) | D+28.0 | +46.5 |
| 1995 | 40.3%(4,707) | 58.9%(6,879) | R+18.6 | -37.0 |
| 1991 | 59.2%(4,765) | 40.8%(3,284) | D+18.4 | +25.8 |
| 1987 | 46.3%(2,916) | 53.7%(3,382) | R+7.4 | -0.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(76.9%) | Nikki Haley(11.9%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(70.8%) | Bernie Sanders(13.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(52.4%) | Bernie Sanders(44.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(32.1%) | Donald Trump(27.4%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(55.8%) | Barack Obama(41.0%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee