Lancaster, Kentucky
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −27.8% |
| 2008 | −26.0% |
| 2012 | −39.7% |
| 2016 | −45.5% |
| 2020 | −56.9% |
| 2024 | −42.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 27.5%Harris397 | 70.4%Trump1,015 | 2.1% | R+42.9 | D+14.0 | R+41.4 | 1,442 | |
| R | 20.8%Biden433 | 77.7%Trump1,615 | 1.4% | R+56.9 | R+11.4 | R+61.3 | 2,078 | |
| R | 25.2%Clinton335 | 70.7%Trump940 | 4.1% | R+45.5 | R+5.7 | R+47.6 | 1,330 | |
| R | 29.4%Obama391 | 69.1%Romney920 | 1.5% | R+39.7 | R+13.8 | R+43.6 | 1,331 | |
| R | 36.1%Obama533 | 62.1%McCain916 | 1.8% | R+26.0 | D+1.8 | R+33.2 | 1,475 | |
| R | 35.9%Kerry483 | 63.7%Bush857 | 0.4% | R+27.8 | — | R+25.3 | 1,345 |
Lancaster sits in the Border South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 56.9 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 14.0 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 42.9 points.
A population of 4,013, a 83% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $43,898 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lancaster, Kentucky vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lancaster, Kentucky voted Republican by 42.9 points (R+42.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,442 votes cast, 397 went Democratic and 1,015 went Republican.
How many people live in Lancaster, Kentucky?
Lancaster, Kentucky has a population of 4,013 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lancaster, Kentucky?
Median household income in Lancaster, Kentucky is $43,898 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Lancaster, Kentucky?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Lancaster, Kentucky from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.