Pike County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Pike County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+65.4 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 19,684 votes (82.19%) to 4,025 (16.81%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Pike County is classified as a deep Republican county. Pike County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2008. The county has a population of approximately 56,727.
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 | 16.8%(4,025) | 82.2%(19,684) | R+65.4 | R+4.7 |
| 2020 | 19.2%(4,866) | 79.9%(20,284) | R+60.7 | D+2.0 |
| 2016 | 17.4%(4,280) | 80.1%(19,747) | R+62.7 | R+12.2 |
| 2012 | 23.9%(5,646) | 74.4%(17,590) | R+50.5 | R+36.7 |
| 2008 | 42.1%(9,525) | 55.9%(12,655) | R+13.8 | R+19.0 |
| 2004 | 52.3%(14,002) | 47.1%(12,611) | D+5.2 | R+5.3 |
| 2000 | 54.6%(13,611) | 44.1%(11,005) | D+10.5 | R+19.2 |
| 1996 | 60.1%(14,126) | 30.5%(7,160) | D+29.6 | R+2.9 |
| 1992 | 61.8%(17,358) | 29.2%(8,212) | D+32.6 | D+8.5 |
| 1988 | 61.9%(16,339) | 37.8%(9,976) | D+24.1 | D+9.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Pike County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.8%(4,067) | 74.1%(11,667) | R+48.3 | D+0.6 |
| 2020 | 23.8%(6,017) | 72.7%(18,366) | R+48.9 | R+27.3 |
| 2016 | 39.2%(9,299) | 60.8%(14,427) | R+21.6 | D+6.5 |
| 2014 | 34.6%(6,531) | 62.7%(11,840) | R+28.1 | R+26.8 |
| 2010 | 49.4%(7,470) | 50.6%(7,663) | R+1.3 | R+15.6 |
| 2008 | 57.2%(12,912) | 42.8%(9,679) | D+14.3 | R+8.2 |
| 2004 | 61.3%(15,293) | 38.7%(9,672) | D+22.5 | D+18.1 |
| 2002 | 52.2%(9,346) | 47.8%(8,554) | D+4.4 | R+17.6 |
| 1998 | 60.6%(12,418) | 38.6%(7,907) | D+22.0 | D+4.1 |
| 1996 | 58.3%(11,981) | 40.4%(8,300) | D+17.9 | R+29.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45.5%(5,797) | 54.5%(6,954) | R+9.1 | D+2.2 |
| 2019 | 42.9%(7,131) | 54.3%(9,011) | R+11.3 | D+1.2 |
| 2015 | 42.2%(4,741) | 54.8%(6,146) | R+12.5 | R+35.0 |
| 2011 | 57.9%(5,261) | 35.4%(3,217) | D+22.5 | R+20.0 |
| 2007 | 71.3%(9,370) | 28.7%(3,780) | D+42.5 | D+28.4 |
| 2003 | 57.1%(9,383) | 42.9%(7,062) | D+14.1 | R+1.1 |
| 1999 | 45.9%(6,183) | 30.7%(4,129) | D+15.3 | R+32.0 |
| 1995 | 73.6%(13,882) | 26.3%(4,960) | D+47.3 | R+12.5 |
| 1991 | 79.9%(10,151) | 20.1%(2,554) | D+59.8 | D+18.3 |
| 1987 | 70.7%(8,592) | 29.3%(3,556) | D+41.5 | D+18.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab