Robertson County, Kentucky: Northern Rural Secular
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+61.2
2024 Margin
R+6.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1996
Voting Streak
🌾 N. Rural
Classification
2K
Population
Robertson County, Kentucky voted R+61.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 915 votes (79.98%). This represented a R+6.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996.
Electoral Behavior
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Northern Rural SecularView all
Rural counties in the Upper Midwest (MN/IA/WI/IN/MO/IL/MI) that voted for Obama in 2008 but have swung dramatically toward Republicans. These historically Democratic, secular farming communities have realigned.
Volatility
8.4
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-2.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+61.2
2020→2024 SwingR+6.1%
Voting StreakR since 1996
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population2,193
Median Age
39.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
17.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$53,798(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.4%(US: 57.5%)
Homeownership
75.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
27.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.8%(215) | 80.0%(915) | R+61.2 | -6.1 |
| 2020 | 22.1%(253) | 77.1%(884) | R+55.1 | -2.1 |
| 2016 | 21.9%(222) | 74.9%(759) | R+53.0 | -27.4 |
| 2012 | 36.4%(340) | 61.9%(579) | R+25.6 | -17.5 |
| 2008 | 44.4%(451) | 52.5%(533) | R+8.1 | +15.5 |
| 2004 | 37.9%(413) | 61.5%(670) | R+23.6 | +5.4 |
| 2000 | 34.2%(341) | 63.1%(630) | R+29.0 | -28.0 |
| 1996 | 42.4%(360) | 43.3%(368) | R+0.9 | -12.6 |
| 1992 | 46.5%(439) | 34.8%(329) | D+11.6 | +11.3 |
| 1988 | 49.8%(515) | 49.4%(511) | D+0.4 | +10.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30.1%(295) | 69.9%(684) | R+39.7 | +4.9 |
| 2020 | 25.3%(288) | 69.9%(796) | R+44.6 | -13.8 |
| 2016 | 34.6%(344) | 65.4%(650) | R+30.8 | -12.5 |
| 2014 | 39.5%(314) | 57.8%(459) | R+18.3 | -18.3 |
| 2010 | 50.0%(373) | 50.0%(373) | Even | +1.6 |
| 2008 | 49.2%(498) | 50.8%(514) | R+1.6 | +7.3 |
| 2004 | 45.6%(468) | 54.4%(559) | R+8.9 | +20.7 |
| 2002 | 35.2%(272) | 64.8%(500) | R+29.5 | -40.4 |
| 1998 | 55.1%(423) | 44.3%(340) | D+10.8 | +22.4 |
| 1996 | 43.3%(341) | 54.8%(432) | R+11.6 | -56.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 44.2%(307) | 55.8%(388) | R+11.7 | +2.0 |
| 2019 | 42.1%(325) | 55.8%(430) | R+13.6 | -3.9 |
| 2015 | 43.4%(202) | 53.1%(247) | R+9.7 | -31.4 |
| 2011 | 53.0%(229) | 31.3%(135) | D+21.8 | +10.0 |
| 2007 | 55.9%(347) | 44.1%(274) | D+11.8 | +25.1 |
| 2003 | 43.4%(313) | 56.6%(409) | R+13.3 | -40.5 |
| 1999 | 50.4%(193) | 23.2%(89) | D+27.1 | +23.2 |
| 1995 | 52.0%(358) | 48.0%(331) | D+3.9 | -22.1 |
| 1991 | 63.0%(440) | 37.0%(258) | D+26.1 | -14.4 |
| 1987 | 70.3%(470) | 29.8%(199) | D+40.5 | +11.0 |