Caldwell County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Caldwell County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+58.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 4,860 votes (78.54%) to 1,256 (20.3%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Caldwell County is classified as a deep Republican county. Caldwell County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 12,618.
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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%(1,256) | 78.5%(4,860) | R+58.2 | R+4.3 |
| 2020 | 22.3%(1,433) | 76.3%(4,906) | R+54.0 | D+0.4 |
| 2016 | 21.1%(1,260) | 75.4%(4,507) | R+54.3 | R+19.3 |
| 2012 | 31.6%(1,852) | 66.6%(3,904) | R+35.0 | R+8.3 |
| 2008 | 35.7%(2,212) | 62.4%(3,866) | R+26.7 | D+2.0 |
| 2004 | 35.4%(2,245) | 64.0%(4,066) | R+28.7 | R+11.6 |
| 2000 | 40.5%(2,223) | 57.7%(3,161) | R+17.1 | R+24.2 |
| 1996 | 47.2%(2,434) | 40.1%(2,067) | D+7.1 | R+11.2 |
| 1992 | 53.1%(3,000) | 34.8%(1,966) | D+18.3 | D+25.3 |
| 1988 | 46.0%(2,564) | 52.9%(2,952) | R+7.0 | D+6.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Caldwell County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23.6%(1,104) | 76.4%(3,580) | R+52.9 | R+9.6 |
| 2020 | 26.1%(1,675) | 69.3%(4,452) | R+43.2 | R+12.0 |
| 2016 | 34.4%(2,037) | 65.6%(3,887) | R+31.2 | R+4.5 |
| 2014 | 34.6%(1,743) | 61.4%(3,089) | R+26.8 | R+17.5 |
| 2010 | 45.4%(2,114) | 54.6%(2,544) | R+9.2 | R+1.8 |
| 2008 | 46.3%(2,821) | 53.7%(3,272) | R+7.4 | R+7.6 |
| 2004 | 50.1%(3,034) | 49.9%(3,025) | D+0.1 | D+38.8 |
| 2002 | 30.7%(1,220) | 69.3%(2,757) | R+38.6 | R+53.6 |
| 1998 | 56.9%(2,535) | 42.0%(1,871) | D+14.9 | D+20.1 |
| 1996 | 46.7%(2,312) | 51.9%(2,569) | R+5.2 | R+43.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40.0%(1,519) | 60.0%(2,279) | R+20.0 | D+10.1 |
| 2019 | 34.1%(1,510) | 64.2%(2,843) | R+30.1 | R+9.0 |
| 2015 | 37.9%(1,180) | 59.0%(1,838) | R+21.1 | R+47.7 |
| 2011 | 60.1%(2,075) | 33.5%(1,157) | D+26.6 | R+3.0 |
| 2007 | 64.8%(2,456) | 35.2%(1,335) | D+29.6 | D+38.8 |
| 2003 | 45.4%(1,812) | 54.6%(2,181) | R+9.2 | R+69.8 |
| 1999 | 75.4%(1,419) | 14.8%(279) | D+60.5 | D+49.3 |
| 1995 | 55.6%(2,009) | 44.3%(1,602) | D+11.3 | R+32.8 |
| 1991 | 72.0%(2,810) | 28.0%(1,092) | D+44.0 | R+0.9 |
| 1987 | 72.5%(2,133) | 27.5%(811) | D+44.9 | D+16.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab