Clay County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Clay County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+80.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 6,729 votes (89.41%) to 692 (9.19%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Clay County is classified as a deep Republican county. Clay County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1892. The county has a population of approximately 19,921.
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 | 9.2%(692) | 89.4%(6,729) | R+80.2 | R+3.2 |
| 2020 | 10.9%(831) | 88.0%(6,677) | R+77.0 | R+1.5 |
| 2016 | 11.1%(752) | 86.6%(5,861) | R+75.5 | R+6.9 |
| 2012 | 15.1%(1,111) | 83.7%(6,176) | R+68.6 | R+12.1 |
| 2008 | 21.1%(1,552) | 77.5%(5,710) | R+56.5 | R+6.7 |
| 2004 | 24.7%(1,901) | 74.5%(5,726) | R+49.8 | R+2.1 |
| 2000 | 25.6%(1,723) | 73.3%(4,926) | R+47.7 | R+23.0 |
| 1996 | 33.4%(2,135) | 58.0%(3,716) | R+24.7 | D+12.1 |
| 1992 | 27.1%(2,012) | 63.9%(4,747) | R+36.8 | D+4.8 |
| 1988 | 29.0%(1,709) | 70.6%(4,156) | R+41.6 | D+7.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Clay County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.9%(687) | 86.1%(4,238) | R+72.1 | R+3.0 |
| 2020 | 13.4%(1,016) | 82.5%(6,242) | R+69.1 | R+15.9 |
| 2016 | 23.4%(1,506) | 76.6%(4,917) | R+53.1 | D+0.3 |
| 2014 | 21.6%(1,325) | 75.0%(4,597) | R+53.4 | R+4.4 |
| 2010 | 25.5%(1,270) | 74.5%(3,712) | R+49.0 | R+16.7 |
| 2008 | 33.8%(2,458) | 66.2%(4,804) | R+32.3 | R+8.0 |
| 2004 | 37.9%(2,643) | 62.1%(4,336) | R+24.3 | D+12.7 |
| 2002 | 31.5%(1,405) | 68.5%(3,049) | R+36.9 | D+0.2 |
| 1998 | 31.3%(1,811) | 68.3%(3,959) | R+37.1 | D+3.5 |
| 1996 | 28.7%(1,600) | 69.3%(3,858) | R+40.6 | R+23.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35.6%(1,441) | 64.4%(2,603) | R+28.7 | D+13.0 |
| 2019 | 28.1%(1,298) | 69.8%(3,225) | R+41.7 | D+2.7 |
| 2015 | 26.6%(866) | 71.1%(2,311) | R+44.4 | R+23.7 |
| 2011 | 35.4%(1,010) | 56.1%(1,602) | R+20.7 | R+6.6 |
| 2007 | 42.9%(2,042) | 57.1%(2,713) | R+14.1 | D+6.6 |
| 2003 | 39.7%(2,033) | 60.3%(3,092) | R+20.7 | R+14.5 |
| 1999 | 37.6%(738) | 43.7%(858) | R+6.1 | D+21.2 |
| 1995 | 36.3%(1,939) | 63.6%(3,395) | R+27.3 | R+38.6 |
| 1991 | 55.6%(2,231) | 44.4%(1,779) | D+11.3 | R+34.4 |
| 1987 | 72.8%(3,198) | 27.2%(1,192) | D+45.7 | D+46.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab