Mercer County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Mercer County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+50.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 8,826 votes (74.47%) to 2,838 (23.95%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Mercer County is classified as a deep Republican county. Mercer County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984. The county has a population of approximately 23,028.
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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 | 23.9%(2,838) | 74.5%(8,826) | R+50.5 | R+3.9 |
| 2020 | 25.9%(3,033) | 72.5%(8,506) | R+46.6 | D+3.9 |
| 2016 | 22.6%(2,395) | 73.1%(7,740) | R+50.5 | R+11.7 |
| 2012 | 29.8%(2,966) | 68.6%(6,820) | R+38.8 | R+2.8 |
| 2008 | 31.4%(3,159) | 67.4%(6,781) | R+36.0 | R+0.9 |
| 2004 | 32.1%(3,224) | 67.3%(6,745) | R+35.1 | R+8.8 |
| 2000 | 35.8%(3,092) | 62.1%(5,362) | R+26.3 | R+25.1 |
| 1996 | 43.7%(3,179) | 44.8%(3,264) | R+1.2 | D+1.5 |
| 1992 | 39.3%(3,010) | 42.0%(3,211) | R+2.6 | D+13.0 |
| 1988 | 41.4%(2,832) | 57.0%(3,904) | R+15.7 | D+13.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Mercer County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.8%(2,308) | 72.2%(5,980) | R+44.3 | R+4.1 |
| 2020 | 27.7%(3,247) | 68.0%(7,956) | R+40.2 | R+18.7 |
| 2016 | 39.3%(4,113) | 60.7%(6,365) | R+21.5 | D+7.5 |
| 2014 | 32.9%(2,602) | 61.9%(4,901) | R+29.0 | R+11.0 |
| 2010 | 40.9%(3,125) | 59.0%(4,502) | R+18.0 | R+6.4 |
| 2008 | 44.2%(4,338) | 55.8%(5,484) | R+11.7 | R+6.6 |
| 2004 | 47.5%(4,534) | 52.5%(5,019) | R+5.1 | D+31.4 |
| 2002 | 31.8%(2,075) | 68.2%(4,455) | R+36.4 | R+46.5 |
| 1998 | 54.8%(3,420) | 44.7%(2,791) | D+10.1 | D+21.9 |
| 1996 | 42.8%(2,860) | 54.6%(3,649) | R+11.8 | R+38.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 44.3%(3,399) | 55.7%(4,279) | R+11.5 | D+2.5 |
| 2019 | 42.1%(3,541) | 56.1%(4,718) | R+14.0 | D+11.1 |
| 2015 | 35.2%(2,054) | 60.2%(3,517) | R+25.1 | R+45.0 |
| 2011 | 50.6%(2,745) | 30.7%(1,664) | D+19.9 | D+12.4 |
| 2007 | 53.8%(3,514) | 46.2%(3,021) | D+7.5 | D+24.7 |
| 2003 | 41.4%(3,198) | 58.6%(4,525) | R+17.2 | R+55.0 |
| 1999 | 56.8%(2,361) | 19.0%(788) | D+37.8 | D+41.6 |
| 1995 | 48.0%(2,654) | 51.8%(2,863) | R+3.8 | R+21.0 |
| 1991 | 58.6%(2,996) | 41.4%(2,115) | D+17.2 | R+19.6 |
| 1987 | 68.4%(3,356) | 31.6%(1,550) | D+36.8 | D+8.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab