Perry County, Kentucky: null
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+59.5
2024 Margin
R+5.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2004
Voting Streak
Classification
28K
Population
Perry County, Kentucky voted R+59.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 7,913 votes (79.19%). This represented a R+5.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2004.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
20.2
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
-3.0/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+59.5
2020→2024 SwingR+5.2%
Voting StreakR since 2004
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population28,473
Median Age
41.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
22.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$45,330(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.2%(US: 57.5%)
Black
1.3%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
72.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
25.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.7%(1,966) | 79.2%(7,913) | R+59.5 | -5.2 |
| 2020 | 22.2%(2,356) | 76.5%(8,129) | R+54.3 | +2.6 |
| 2016 | 20.2%(2,136) | 77.2%(8,158) | R+57.0 | +1.6 |
| 2012 | 20.0%(2,047) | 78.5%(8,040) | R+58.5 | -26.5 |
| 2008 | 33.2%(3,444) | 65.2%(6,762) | R+32.0 | -25.2 |
| 2004 | 46.3%(5,400) | 53.1%(6,187) | R+6.8 | -8.7 |
| 2000 | 50.1%(5,514) | 48.2%(5,300) | D+1.9 | -23.6 |
| 1996 | 58.3%(6,015) | 32.8%(3,382) | D+25.5 | +4.9 |
| 1992 | 54.7%(6,619) | 34.1%(4,128) | D+20.6 | +16.8 |
| 1988 | 51.6%(5,557) | 47.9%(5,154) | D+3.7 | +3.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30.1%(2,250) | 69.8%(5,212) | R+39.7 | +3.9 |
| 2020 | 26.4%(2,788) | 70.0%(7,390) | R+43.6 | -19.8 |
| 2016 | 38.1%(3,880) | 61.9%(6,310) | R+23.9 | +8.2 |
| 2014 | 32.2%(3,098) | 64.3%(6,179) | R+32.0 | -20.5 |
| 2010 | 44.2%(3,833) | 55.8%(4,834) | R+11.6 | -9.7 |
| 2008 | 49.1%(5,026) | 50.9%(5,211) | R+1.8 | -55.4 |
| 2004 | 76.8%(8,659) | 23.2%(2,620) | D+53.5 | +59.7 |
| 2002 | 46.9%(4,526) | 53.1%(5,120) | R+6.2 | -19.3 |
| 1998 | 56.1%(5,569) | 43.0%(4,267) | D+13.1 | +3.2 |
| 1996 | 54.3%(4,832) | 44.4%(3,947) | D+9.9 | -31.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55.8%(3,121) | 44.2%(2,473) | D+11.6 | +21.0 |
| 2019 | 44.5%(3,183) | 53.9%(3,855) | R+9.4 | +17.5 |
| 2015 | 35.1%(1,857) | 62.0%(3,276) | R+26.9 | -28.8 |
| 2011 | 46.7%(2,092) | 44.8%(2,006) | D+1.9 | -42.2 |
| 2007 | 72.1%(4,823) | 27.9%(1,870) | D+44.1 | +30.6 |
| 2003 | 56.8%(3,812) | 43.2%(2,902) | D+13.6 | +20.0 |
| 1999 | 36.3%(1,668) | 42.7%(1,965) | R+6.5 | -36.6 |
| 1995 | 64.9%(5,110) | 34.8%(2,740) | D+30.1 | -20.8 |
| 1991 | 75.5%(6,858) | 24.5%(2,230) | D+50.9 | +8.5 |
| 1987 | 71.2%(3,894) | 28.8%(1,574) | D+42.4 | +15.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(92.4%) | Other(5.5%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(56.6%) | Other(21.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(59.6%) | Hillary Clinton(30.0%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(49.4%) | Ted Cruz(29.0%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(87.0%) | Barack Obama(8.6%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee