Hopkins County, Kentucky: Deep Red Country
Kentucky · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+50.9
2024 Margin
R+2.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
45K
Population
Hopkins County, Kentucky voted R+50.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 15,361 votes (74.8%). This represented a R+2.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+50.9
2020→2024 SwingR+2.9%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population45,423
Median Age
41.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$54,466(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
87.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
6.5%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
71.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
19.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.4%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.9%(4,916) | 74.8%(15,361) | R+50.9 | R+2.9 |
| 2020 | 25.3%(5,439) | 73.3%(15,757) | R+48.0 | D+5.9 |
| 2016 | 21.2%(4,310) | 75.1%(15,277) | R+53.9 | R+14.0 |
| 2012 | 29.3%(5,789) | 69.2%(13,681) | R+39.9 | R+15.1 |
| 2008 | 36.7%(7,104) | 61.6%(11,916) | R+24.9 | D+6.4 |
| 2004 | 34.1%(6,420) | 65.3%(12,314) | R+31.3 | R+14.6 |
| 2000 | 40.8%(6,734) | 57.5%(9,490) | R+16.7 | R+22.5 |
| 1996 | 47.7%(7,239) | 41.9%(6,363) | D+5.8 | R+10.5 |
| 1992 | 50.7%(8,881) | 34.4%(6,032) | D+16.3 | D+19.6 |
| 1988 | 48.1%(7,453) | 51.5%(7,979) | R+3.4 | D+12.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28.4%(4,204) | 71.6%(10,592) | R+43.2 | R+5.1 |
| 2020 | 28.3%(6,066) | 66.4%(14,247) | R+38.1 | R+2.4 |
| 2016 | 32.1%(6,457) | 67.8%(13,625) | R+35.7 | R+2.4 |
| 2014 | 31.9%(5,087) | 65.2%(10,405) | R+33.3 | R+15.2 |
| 2010 | 40.9%(6,274) | 59.0%(9,051) | R+18.1 | R+7.9 |
| 2008 | 44.9%(8,481) | 55.1%(10,419) | R+10.3 | D+2.1 |
| 2004 | 43.8%(7,930) | 56.2%(10,161) | R+12.3 | D+21.3 |
| 2002 | 33.2%(3,778) | 66.8%(7,602) | R+33.6 | R+37.4 |
| 1998 | 51.6%(6,191) | 47.9%(5,741) | D+3.8 | D+3.6 |
| 1996 | 49.5%(7,147) | 49.4%(7,123) | D+0.2 | R+47.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45.5%(5,762) | 54.5%(6,901) | R+9.0 | D+10.3 |
| 2019 | 39.2%(5,411) | 58.6%(8,077) | R+19.3 | D+4.4 |
| 2015 | 36.7%(3,524) | 60.5%(5,802) | R+23.7 | R+61.3 |
| 2011 | 66.8%(6,084) | 29.3%(2,666) | D+37.5 | D+10.0 |
| 2007 | 63.8%(7,389) | 36.2%(4,194) | D+27.6 | D+40.9 |
| 2003 | 43.4%(4,648) | 56.6%(6,074) | R+13.3 | R+64.1 |
| 1999 | 70.3%(5,107) | 19.6%(1,422) | D+50.8 | D+39.0 |
| 1995 | 55.8%(5,633) | 44.1%(4,450) | D+11.7 | R+38.0 |
| 1991 | 74.9%(7,335) | 25.1%(2,460) | D+49.8 | D+3.7 |
| 1987 | 73.0%(6,552) | 26.9%(2,417) | D+46.1 | D+27.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab