Buckner, Kentucky
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −46.8% |
| 2008 | −37.8% |
| 2012 | −45.3% |
| 2016 | −35.2% |
| 2020 | −26.1% |
| 2024 | −28.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 35.0%Harris854 | 63.2%Trump1,541 | 1.8% | R+28.2 | R+2.0 | R+26.7 | 2,439 | |
| R | 36.0%Biden827 | 62.1%Trump1,428 | 2.0% | R+26.1 | D+9.1 | R+30.6 | 2,300 | |
| R | 29.1%Clinton547 | 64.4%Trump1,208 | 6.5% | R+35.2 | D+10.1 | R+37.3 | 1,877 | |
| R | 26.5%Obama540 | 71.9%Romney1,462 | 1.6% | R+45.3 | R+7.6 | R+49.2 | 2,034 | |
| R | 30.5%Obama522 | 68.3%McCain1,168 | 1.2% | R+37.8 | D+9.0 | R+45.1 | 1,710 | |
| R | 26.3%Kerry417 | 73.2%Bush1,158 | 0.5% | R+46.8 | — | R+44.4 | 1,583 |
Buckner sits in the Border South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 46.8 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 28.2 points.
A population of 4,119, a 83% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $164,219 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Buckner, Kentucky vote in 2024?
In 2024, Buckner, Kentucky voted Republican by 28.2 points (R+28.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,439 votes cast, 854 went Democratic and 1,541 went Republican.
How many people live in Buckner, Kentucky?
Buckner, Kentucky has a population of 4,119 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Buckner, Kentucky?
Median household income in Buckner, Kentucky is $164,219 — above the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Buckner, Kentucky?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Buckner, Kentucky from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.