Russell, Kentucky
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −9.8% |
| 2008 | −18.1% |
| 2012 | −23.3% |
| 2016 | −36.0% |
| 2020 | −31.3% |
| 2024 | −34.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 31.6%Harris624 | 66.4%Trump1,310 | 2.0% | R+34.8 | R+3.5 | R+33.3 | 1,973 | |
| R | 33.5%Biden699 | 64.7%Trump1,352 | 1.8% | R+31.3 | D+4.7 | R+35.7 | 2,089 | |
| R | 30.0%Clinton558 | 66.0%Trump1,227 | 4.0% | R+36.0 | R+12.7 | R+38.1 | 1,859 | |
| R | 37.4%Obama683 | 60.7%Romney1,108 | 1.9% | R+23.3 | R+5.2 | R+27.1 | 1,825 | |
| R | 40.0%Obama742 | 58.1%McCain1,078 | 2.0% | R+18.1 | R+8.3 | R+25.4 | 1,857 | |
| R | 44.3%Kerry864 | 54.1%Bush1,055 | 1.5% | R+9.8 | — | R+7.3 | 1,949 |
Russell sits in the Border South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 36.0 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 34.8 points.
A population of 3,676, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $76,182 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Russell, Kentucky vote in 2024?
In 2024, Russell, Kentucky voted Republican by 34.8 points (R+34.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,973 votes cast, 624 went Democratic and 1,310 went Republican.
How many people live in Russell, Kentucky?
Russell, Kentucky has a population of 3,676 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Russell, Kentucky?
Median household income in Russell, Kentucky is $76,182 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Russell, Kentucky?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Russell, Kentucky from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.