Hartford, Kentucky
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −31.1% |
| 2008 | −19.8% |
| 2012 | −39.4% |
| 2016 | −50.5% |
| 2020 | −44.6% |
| 2024 | −46.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 25.8%Harris277 | 72.3%Trump777 | 2.0% | R+46.5 | R+1.9 | R+45.0 | 1,075 | |
| R | 26.8%Biden291 | 71.4%Trump775 | 1.8% | R+44.6 | D+5.9 | R+49.0 | 1,086 | |
| R | 22.7%Clinton225 | 73.2%Trump725 | 4.0% | R+50.5 | R+11.1 | R+52.6 | 990 | |
| R | 29.3%Obama273 | 68.7%Romney640 | 1.9% | R+39.4 | R+19.7 | R+43.3 | 931 | |
| R | 38.9%Obama386 | 58.7%McCain582 | 2.4% | R+19.8 | D+11.3 | R+27.0 | 992 | |
| R | 34.2%Kerry340 | 65.3%Bush649 | 0.5% | R+31.1 | — | R+28.6 | 994 |
Hartford sits in the Border South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 50.5 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 46.5 points.
A population of 2,649, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $61,445 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Hartford, Kentucky vote in 2024?
In 2024, Hartford, Kentucky voted Republican by 46.5 points (R+46.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,075 votes cast, 277 went Democratic and 777 went Republican.
How many people live in Hartford, Kentucky?
Hartford, Kentucky has a population of 2,649 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Hartford, Kentucky?
Median household income in Hartford, Kentucky is $61,445 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Hartford, Kentucky?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Hartford, Kentucky from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.