Clinton County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Clinton County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+76.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 4,276 votes (87.43%) to 549 (11.22%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Clinton County is classified as a deep Republican county. Clinton County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1892. The county has a population of approximately 9,202.
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 | 11.2%(549) | 87.4%(4,276) | R+76.2 | R+1.6 |
| 2020 | 12.2%(603) | 86.8%(4,280) | R+74.6 | R+1.4 |
| 2016 | 12.3%(547) | 85.4%(3,809) | R+73.1 | R+9.0 |
| 2012 | 17.1%(752) | 81.2%(3,569) | R+64.1 | R+1.7 |
| 2008 | 18.2%(761) | 80.7%(3,366) | R+62.4 | R+6.9 |
| 2004 | 21.9%(952) | 77.4%(3,369) | R+55.5 | R+4.6 |
| 2000 | 24.0%(1,032) | 74.9%(3,224) | R+50.9 | R+14.5 |
| 1996 | 27.0%(1,072) | 63.4%(2,521) | R+36.4 | R+0.6 |
| 1992 | 28.0%(1,241) | 63.8%(2,830) | R+35.8 | D+20.4 |
| 1988 | 21.5%(899) | 77.8%(3,248) | R+56.3 | D+4.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Clinton County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11.9%(409) | 88.1%(3,016) | R+76.1 | R+10.0 |
| 2020 | 14.9%(729) | 81.0%(3,969) | R+66.1 | D+1.5 |
| 2016 | 16.2%(679) | 83.8%(3,513) | R+67.6 | R+11.5 |
| 2014 | 20.3%(838) | 76.5%(3,156) | R+56.2 | R+3.6 |
| 2010 | 23.7%(884) | 76.3%(2,844) | R+52.6 | R+3.4 |
| 2008 | 25.4%(1,029) | 74.6%(3,019) | R+49.2 | D+4.4 |
| 2004 | 23.2%(937) | 76.8%(3,094) | R+53.5 | D+8.6 |
| 2002 | 18.9%(713) | 81.1%(3,055) | R+62.2 | R+11.8 |
| 1998 | 24.2%(1,022) | 74.6%(3,147) | R+50.4 | R+0.3 |
| 1996 | 24.2%(882) | 74.3%(2,708) | R+50.1 | R+24.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24.3%(607) | 75.7%(1,888) | R+51.3 | R+2.7 |
| 2019 | 24.9%(692) | 73.5%(2,047) | R+48.7 | D+5.5 |
| 2015 | 22.1%(444) | 76.4%(1,531) | R+54.2 | R+6.0 |
| 2011 | 24.2%(514) | 72.4%(1,540) | R+48.3 | R+15.8 |
| 2007 | 33.8%(696) | 66.2%(1,366) | R+32.5 | D+19.7 |
| 2003 | 23.9%(608) | 76.1%(1,935) | R+52.2 | R+66.7 |
| 1999 | 49.8%(344) | 35.3%(244) | D+14.5 | D+43.3 |
| 1995 | 35.6%(967) | 64.4%(1,752) | R+28.9 | D+1.7 |
| 1991 | 34.7%(1,117) | 65.3%(2,102) | R+30.6 | R+48.0 |
| 1987 | 58.7%(1,545) | 41.3%(1,088) | D+17.4 | D+63.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab