Graves County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Graves County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+61.6 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 13,378 votes (80.21%) to 3,105 (18.62%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Graves County is classified as a deep Republican county. Graves County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 36,630.
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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 | 18.6%(3,105) | 80.2%(13,378) | R+61.6 | R+4.9 |
| 2020 | 20.9%(3,560) | 77.6%(13,206) | R+56.7 | R+0.3 |
| 2016 | 19.9%(3,308) | 76.3%(12,671) | R+56.4 | R+16.7 |
| 2012 | 29.3%(4,547) | 69.0%(10,699) | R+39.7 | R+13.6 |
| 2008 | 36.2%(5,843) | 62.3%(10,056) | R+26.1 | R+3.3 |
| 2004 | 38.2%(6,206) | 61.0%(9,903) | R+22.8 | R+10.5 |
| 2000 | 42.8%(6,097) | 55.1%(7,849) | R+12.3 | R+25.8 |
| 1996 | 50.6%(6,991) | 37.2%(5,130) | D+13.5 | R+4.1 |
| 1992 | 52.1%(8,001) | 34.6%(5,311) | D+17.5 | D+11.0 |
| 1988 | 52.8%(7,153) | 46.3%(6,274) | D+6.5 | D+10.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Graves County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21.3%(2,575) | 78.7%(9,514) | R+57.4 | R+7.9 |
| 2020 | 23.2%(3,939) | 72.7%(12,334) | R+49.5 | R+15.3 |
| 2016 | 32.9%(5,394) | 67.1%(10,996) | R+34.2 | R+3.6 |
| 2014 | 33.2%(4,359) | 63.8%(8,365) | R+30.5 | R+16.8 |
| 2010 | 43.1%(5,169) | 56.9%(6,818) | R+13.8 | R+11.3 |
| 2008 | 48.8%(7,839) | 51.2%(8,234) | R+2.5 | R+6.3 |
| 2004 | 51.9%(8,036) | 48.1%(7,448) | D+3.8 | D+33.5 |
| 2002 | 35.2%(3,837) | 64.8%(7,078) | R+29.7 | R+48.5 |
| 1998 | 58.8%(5,918) | 40.0%(4,023) | D+18.8 | D+18.1 |
| 1996 | 49.5%(6,263) | 48.8%(6,167) | D+0.8 | R+49.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36.5%(3,885) | 63.5%(6,763) | R+27.0 | D+4.7 |
| 2019 | 32.9%(4,214) | 64.6%(8,278) | R+31.7 | R+7.0 |
| 2015 | 36.1%(3,189) | 60.8%(5,370) | R+24.7 | R+39.1 |
| 2011 | 54.4%(4,292) | 40.0%(3,158) | D+14.4 | R+8.1 |
| 2007 | 61.2%(6,074) | 38.8%(3,848) | D+22.4 | D+25.7 |
| 2003 | 48.4%(5,788) | 51.6%(6,180) | R+3.3 | R+76.8 |
| 1999 | 81.2%(3,480) | 7.6%(327) | D+73.6 | D+56.1 |
| 1995 | 58.7%(5,505) | 41.3%(3,868) | D+17.5 | R+14.8 |
| 1991 | 66.1%(5,197) | 33.9%(2,660) | D+32.3 | R+34.5 |
| 1987 | 83.4%(6,521) | 16.6%(1,297) | D+66.8 | D+39.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab