Estill County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Estill County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+63.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 5,091 votes (80.94%) to 1,114 (17.71%) for Harris.
This represents a R+6.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Estill County is classified as a deep Republican county. Estill County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 14,035.
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 | 17.7%(1,114) | 80.9%(5,091) | R+63.2 | R+6.0 |
| 2020 | 20.7%(1,355) | 78.0%(5,100) | R+57.3 | R+0.9 |
| 2016 | 20.0%(1,108) | 76.4%(4,236) | R+56.4 | R+10.3 |
| 2012 | 26.2%(1,356) | 72.3%(3,749) | R+46.2 | R+6.1 |
| 2008 | 29.3%(1,555) | 69.3%(3,685) | R+40.1 | R+9.1 |
| 2004 | 34.2%(1,907) | 65.2%(3,633) | R+31.0 | R+0.3 |
| 2000 | 33.8%(1,591) | 64.4%(3,033) | R+30.6 | R+19.5 |
| 1996 | 38.7%(1,724) | 49.9%(2,220) | R+11.1 | D+1.1 |
| 1992 | 36.5%(1,837) | 48.7%(2,453) | R+12.2 | D+16.7 |
| 1988 | 35.3%(1,692) | 64.2%(3,077) | R+28.9 | D+8.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Estill County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24.0%(1,110) | 76.0%(3,511) | R+52.0 | R+2.0 |
| 2020 | 23.2%(1,515) | 73.2%(4,783) | R+50.0 | R+20.5 |
| 2016 | 35.2%(1,920) | 64.8%(3,528) | R+29.5 | R+1.8 |
| 2014 | 34.1%(1,588) | 61.8%(2,881) | R+27.7 | R+12.1 |
| 2010 | 42.2%(1,901) | 57.8%(2,607) | R+15.7 | D+1.6 |
| 2008 | 41.4%(2,162) | 58.6%(3,065) | R+17.3 | R+8.3 |
| 2004 | 45.5%(2,414) | 54.5%(2,892) | R+9.0 | D+23.1 |
| 2002 | 33.9%(1,520) | 66.1%(2,958) | R+32.1 | R+32.9 |
| 1998 | 49.9%(2,249) | 49.1%(2,212) | D+0.8 | D+15.2 |
| 1996 | 41.9%(1,790) | 56.3%(2,405) | R+14.4 | R+27.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42.2%(1,509) | 57.8%(2,069) | R+15.7 | D+3.9 |
| 2019 | 39.1%(1,617) | 58.7%(2,427) | R+19.6 | D+11.7 |
| 2015 | 31.7%(890) | 63.0%(1,770) | R+31.3 | R+29.4 |
| 2011 | 39.9%(1,000) | 41.8%(1,048) | R+1.9 | D+6.1 |
| 2007 | 46.0%(1,679) | 54.0%(1,970) | R+8.0 | D+10.2 |
| 2003 | 40.9%(1,506) | 59.1%(2,176) | R+18.2 | R+40.5 |
| 1999 | 48.5%(686) | 26.2%(371) | D+22.3 | D+38.9 |
| 1995 | 41.4%(1,662) | 58.0%(2,330) | R+16.6 | R+37.0 |
| 1991 | 60.2%(2,133) | 39.8%(1,412) | D+20.3 | D+7.1 |
| 1987 | 56.6%(1,640) | 43.4%(1,256) | D+13.3 | D+23.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab