Nicholas County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Nicholas County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+49.0 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 2,451 votes (73.85%) to 824 (24.83%) for Harris.
This represents a R+6.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Nicholas County is classified as a deep Republican county. Nicholas County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 7,708.
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 | 24.8%(824) | 73.8%(2,451) | R+49.0 | R+6.2 |
| 2020 | 28.1%(955) | 70.9%(2,408) | R+42.8 | R+1.6 |
| 2016 | 27.7%(787) | 68.9%(1,957) | R+41.2 | R+16.6 |
| 2012 | 36.7%(948) | 61.3%(1,583) | R+24.6 | R+12.4 |
| 2008 | 42.8%(1,272) | 55.0%(1,634) | R+12.2 | R+0.2 |
| 2004 | 43.5%(1,332) | 55.6%(1,700) | R+12.0 | D+11.1 |
| 2000 | 37.2%(994) | 60.3%(1,613) | R+23.2 | R+29.3 |
| 1996 | 47.3%(1,092) | 41.1%(950) | D+6.1 | R+9.9 |
| 1992 | 48.1%(1,341) | 32.0%(894) | D+16.0 | D+17.2 |
| 1988 | 48.5%(1,242) | 49.7%(1,271) | R+1.1 | D+14.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Nicholas County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 33.3%(824) | 66.7%(1,649) | R+33.4 | R+2.0 |
| 2020 | 32.1%(1,088) | 63.5%(2,151) | R+31.4 | R+33.8 |
| 2016 | 51.2%(1,434) | 48.8%(1,365) | D+2.5 | R+3.9 |
| 2014 | 51.1%(1,147) | 44.8%(1,005) | D+6.3 | R+4.1 |
| 2010 | 55.2%(1,087) | 44.8%(882) | D+10.4 | R+8.5 |
| 2008 | 59.5%(1,737) | 40.5%(1,184) | D+18.9 | D+4.9 |
| 2004 | 57.0%(1,638) | 43.0%(1,236) | D+14.0 | D+31.6 |
| 2002 | 41.2%(635) | 58.8%(907) | R+17.6 | R+46.4 |
| 1998 | 64.1%(1,408) | 35.4%(776) | D+28.8 | D+33.3 |
| 1996 | 47.0%(977) | 51.5%(1,071) | R+4.5 | R+56.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56.0%(1,142) | 44.0%(897) | D+12.0 | D+11.0 |
| 2019 | 49.5%(1,157) | 48.5%(1,134) | D+1.0 | R+19.0 |
| 2015 | 58.1%(857) | 38.2%(563) | D+19.9 | R+7.1 |
| 2011 | 47.0%(661) | 19.9%(280) | D+27.1 | R+0.8 |
| 2007 | 64.0%(1,253) | 36.0%(706) | D+27.9 | D+31.8 |
| 2003 | 48.1%(949) | 51.9%(1,026) | R+3.9 | R+52.5 |
| 1999 | 56.5%(625) | 7.9%(87) | D+48.6 | D+31.8 |
| 1995 | 57.4%(1,022) | 40.6%(723) | D+16.8 | R+8.3 |
| 1991 | 62.6%(1,135) | 37.4%(679) | D+25.1 | R+20.6 |
| 1987 | 72.9%(1,228) | 27.1%(457) | D+45.8 | D+11.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab