Breckinridge County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Breckinridge County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+58.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 7,882 votes (78.44%) to 2,038 (20.28%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Breckinridge County is classified as a deep Republican county. Breckinridge County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996. The county has a population of approximately 20,881.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.3%(2,038) | 78.4%(7,882) | R+58.2 | R+5.7 |
| 2020 | 23.0%(2,350) | 75.5%(7,701) | R+52.5 | R+0.9 |
| 2016 | 22.3%(1,960) | 73.9%(6,484) | R+51.6 | R+24.0 |
| 2012 | 35.5%(2,825) | 63.1%(5,025) | R+27.6 | R+2.1 |
| 2008 | 36.5%(3,110) | 62.0%(5,281) | R+25.5 | D+6.2 |
| 2004 | 33.9%(2,884) | 65.5%(5,580) | R+31.6 | R+2.6 |
| 2000 | 34.8%(2,595) | 63.9%(4,763) | R+29.1 | R+26.2 |
| 1996 | 43.5%(2,956) | 46.4%(3,151) | R+2.9 | R+5.3 |
| 1992 | 44.4%(3,113) | 41.9%(2,941) | D+2.5 | D+18.7 |
| 1988 | 41.8%(2,765) | 58.0%(3,841) | R+16.2 | D+8.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Breckinridge County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.3%(1,723) | 74.7%(5,076) | R+49.3 | R+8.4 |
| 2020 | 27.1%(2,764) | 68.0%(6,937) | R+40.9 | R+15.7 |
| 2016 | 37.4%(3,233) | 62.6%(5,413) | R+25.2 | R+7.3 |
| 2014 | 39.2%(2,830) | 57.1%(4,120) | R+17.9 | R+3.5 |
| 2010 | 42.8%(2,757) | 57.2%(3,686) | R+14.4 | R+2.4 |
| 2008 | 44.0%(3,736) | 56.0%(4,752) | R+12.0 | D+1.3 |
| 2004 | 43.4%(3,550) | 56.6%(4,633) | R+13.2 | D+29.6 |
| 2002 | 28.6%(1,928) | 71.4%(4,812) | R+42.8 | R+41.3 |
| 1998 | 48.5%(2,774) | 49.9%(2,859) | R+1.5 | D+16.7 |
| 1996 | 40.4%(2,547) | 58.6%(3,694) | R+18.2 | R+52.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42.0%(2,608) | 58.0%(3,607) | R+16.1 | D+0.3 |
| 2019 | 40.5%(2,775) | 56.9%(3,897) | R+16.4 | D+0.6 |
| 2015 | 39.8%(1,858) | 56.8%(2,648) | R+16.9 | R+38.6 |
| 2011 | 58.6%(2,376) | 36.8%(1,495) | D+21.7 | D+14.9 |
| 2007 | 53.4%(2,859) | 46.6%(2,492) | D+6.9 | D+21.5 |
| 2003 | 42.7%(2,238) | 57.3%(3,007) | R+14.7 | R+54.0 |
| 1999 | 64.3%(1,748) | 25.0%(679) | D+39.3 | D+40.3 |
| 1995 | 49.5%(2,427) | 50.4%(2,474) | R+1.0 | R+27.1 |
| 1991 | 63.1%(2,754) | 36.9%(1,611) | D+26.2 | R+10.3 |
| 1987 | 68.2%(2,636) | 31.8%(1,227) | D+36.5 | D+27.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab