Knott County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Knott County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+59.0 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 4,732 votes (78.67%) to 1,181 (19.63%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Knott County is classified as a deep Republican county. Knott County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2008. The county has a population of approximately 13,830.
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 | 19.6%(1,181) | 78.7%(4,732) | R+59.0 | R+5.2 |
| 2020 | 22.6%(1,412) | 76.5%(4,780) | R+53.9 | D+0.1 |
| 2016 | 21.6%(1,245) | 75.6%(4,357) | R+54.0 | R+6.4 |
| 2012 | 24.9%(1,420) | 72.5%(4,130) | R+47.6 | R+39.7 |
| 2008 | 44.9%(2,612) | 52.8%(3,070) | R+7.9 | R+35.4 |
| 2004 | 63.4%(4,685) | 35.8%(2,648) | D+27.5 | R+8.4 |
| 2000 | 67.3%(4,349) | 31.4%(2,029) | D+35.9 | R+19.2 |
| 1996 | 73.3%(4,842) | 18.2%(1,201) | D+55.1 | R+3.0 |
| 1992 | 75.0%(5,500) | 17.0%(1,243) | D+58.1 | D+7.6 |
| 1988 | 74.9%(5,185) | 24.4%(1,691) | D+50.4 | D+6.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Knott County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32.1%(1,540) | 67.9%(3,252) | R+35.7 | D+7.3 |
| 2020 | 26.8%(1,664) | 69.8%(4,331) | R+43.0 | R+29.9 |
| 2016 | 43.4%(2,369) | 56.6%(3,085) | R+13.1 | D+8.0 |
| 2014 | 38.3%(1,661) | 59.4%(2,578) | R+21.1 | R+27.1 |
| 2010 | 52.9%(3,067) | 46.9%(2,720) | D+6.0 | R+18.0 |
| 2008 | 62.0%(3,617) | 38.0%(2,217) | D+24.0 | R+38.4 |
| 2004 | 81.2%(5,811) | 18.8%(1,345) | D+62.4 | D+30.1 |
| 2002 | 66.1%(4,115) | 33.9%(2,106) | D+32.3 | R+10.3 |
| 1998 | 70.3%(3,986) | 27.8%(1,573) | D+42.6 | R+2.7 |
| 1996 | 71.2%(3,924) | 26.0%(1,430) | D+45.3 | R+27.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54.5%(1,847) | 45.5%(1,545) | D+8.9 | D+7.9 |
| 2019 | 49.4%(2,096) | 48.3%(2,052) | D+1.0 | D+17.4 |
| 2015 | 39.5%(1,141) | 55.9%(1,612) | R+16.3 | R+28.7 |
| 2011 | 51.8%(1,422) | 39.4%(1,082) | D+12.4 | R+22.7 |
| 2007 | 67.5%(2,972) | 32.5%(1,429) | D+35.1 | D+8.8 |
| 2003 | 63.1%(2,691) | 36.9%(1,572) | D+26.2 | D+17.9 |
| 1999 | 43.1%(2,006) | 34.7%(1,616) | D+8.4 | R+47.0 |
| 1995 | 77.7%(4,580) | 22.3%(1,314) | D+55.4 | R+13.0 |
| 1991 | 84.2%(4,293) | 15.8%(805) | D+68.4 | D+3.0 |
| 1987 | 82.7%(2,463) | 17.3%(515) | D+65.4 | D+10.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab