Metcalfe County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Metcalfe County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+64.6 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 4,197 votes (81.86%) to 884 (17.24%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Metcalfe County is classified as a deep Republican county. Metcalfe County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996. The county has a population of approximately 10,425.
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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 | 17.2%(884) | 81.9%(4,197) | R+64.6 | R+5.1 |
| 2020 | 19.4%(975) | 79.0%(3,959) | R+59.5 | R+5.1 |
| 2016 | 21.1%(976) | 75.6%(3,491) | R+54.4 | R+24.5 |
| 2012 | 34.1%(1,425) | 64.0%(2,676) | R+29.9 | D+3.1 |
| 2008 | 32.1%(1,350) | 65.1%(2,734) | R+33.0 | R+4.7 |
| 2004 | 35.4%(1,472) | 63.6%(2,645) | R+28.2 | D+1.9 |
| 2000 | 34.2%(1,318) | 64.3%(2,476) | R+30.1 | R+21.1 |
| 1996 | 40.0%(1,349) | 48.9%(1,651) | R+8.9 | R+9.5 |
| 1992 | 44.7%(1,703) | 44.1%(1,683) | D+0.5 | D+12.6 |
| 1988 | 43.5%(1,705) | 55.7%(2,179) | R+12.1 | D+7.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Metcalfe County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23.8%(952) | 76.2%(3,047) | R+52.4 | R+3.9 |
| 2020 | 22.7%(1,129) | 71.2%(3,538) | R+48.5 | R+22.2 |
| 2016 | 36.8%(1,660) | 63.2%(2,845) | R+26.3 | R+7.9 |
| 2014 | 38.4%(1,550) | 56.9%(2,294) | R+18.5 | R+10.0 |
| 2010 | 45.8%(1,783) | 54.2%(2,112) | R+8.4 | D+3.5 |
| 2008 | 44.0%(1,766) | 56.0%(2,245) | R+11.9 | D+4.9 |
| 2004 | 41.6%(1,608) | 58.4%(2,260) | R+16.9 | D+30.9 |
| 2002 | 26.1%(808) | 73.9%(2,283) | R+47.7 | R+46.1 |
| 1998 | 48.8%(1,654) | 50.4%(1,708) | R+1.6 | D+22.5 |
| 1996 | 37.1%(1,181) | 61.2%(1,949) | R+24.1 | R+39.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41.0%(1,242) | 59.0%(1,788) | R+18.0 | D+1.9 |
| 2019 | 38.7%(1,495) | 58.7%(2,264) | R+19.9 | R+0.3 |
| 2015 | 38.2%(888) | 57.8%(1,344) | R+19.6 | R+35.1 |
| 2011 | 54.8%(1,187) | 39.3%(851) | D+15.5 | D+3.1 |
| 2007 | 56.2%(1,403) | 43.8%(1,094) | D+12.4 | D+22.9 |
| 2003 | 44.8%(1,175) | 55.2%(1,450) | R+10.5 | R+62.4 |
| 1999 | 72.7%(773) | 20.7%(220) | D+52.0 | D+57.8 |
| 1995 | 47.0%(1,235) | 52.9%(1,388) | R+5.8 | R+17.1 |
| 1991 | 55.6%(1,176) | 44.4%(938) | D+11.3 | R+39.5 |
| 1987 | 75.4%(1,887) | 24.6%(617) | D+50.7 | D+29.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab