Wilder, Kentucky
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −25.4% |
| 2008 | −18.1% |
| 2012 | −25.4% |
| 2016 | −17.1% |
| 2020 | −14.7% |
| 2024 | −19.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 39.5%Harris550 | 58.8%Trump820 | 1.7% | R+19.4 | R+4.7 | R+17.9 | 1,394 | |
| R | 41.8%Biden610 | 56.5%Trump825 | 1.8% | R+14.7 | D+2.4 | R+19.2 | 1,461 | |
| R | 38.2%Clinton505 | 55.3%Trump731 | 6.4% | R+17.1 | D+8.3 | R+19.2 | 1,321 | |
| R | 36.2%Obama467 | 61.6%Romney795 | 2.2% | R+25.4 | R+7.3 | R+29.3 | 1,290 | |
| R | 40.0%Obama526 | 58.1%McCain764 | 2.0% | R+18.1 | D+7.3 | R+25.4 | 1,316 | |
| R | 36.8%Kerry480 | 62.2%Bush811 | 0.9% | R+25.4 | — | R+22.9 | 1,303 |
Wilder sits in the Border South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 25.4 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 19.4 points.
A population of 3,135, a 96% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $70,893 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wilder, Kentucky vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wilder, Kentucky voted Republican by 19.4 points (R+19.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,394 votes cast, 550 went Democratic and 820 went Republican.
How many people live in Wilder, Kentucky?
Wilder, Kentucky has a population of 3,135 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wilder, Kentucky?
Median household income in Wilder, Kentucky is $70,893 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Wilder, Kentucky?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Wilder, Kentucky from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.