Rockcastle County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Rockcastle County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+73.0 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 6,635 votes (85.76%) to 986 (12.74%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Rockcastle County is classified as a deep Republican county. Rockcastle County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1892. The county has a population of approximately 16,163.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
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Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
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Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.7%(986) | 85.8%(6,635) | R+73.0 | R+3.1 |
| 2020 | 14.6%(1,134) | 84.5%(6,577) | R+69.9 | D+0.2 |
| 2016 | 13.7%(915) | 83.8%(5,609) | R+70.2 | R+6.9 |
| 2012 | 17.6%(1,097) | 80.9%(5,028) | R+63.2 | R+9.9 |
| 2008 | 22.5%(1,410) | 75.8%(4,757) | R+53.3 | D+3.2 |
| 2004 | 21.4%(1,320) | 77.9%(4,804) | R+56.5 | R+2.8 |
| 2000 | 22.4%(1,174) | 76.1%(3,992) | R+53.7 | R+11.9 |
| 1996 | 24.9%(1,160) | 66.8%(3,106) | R+41.8 | D+1.9 |
| 1992 | 23.4%(1,144) | 67.1%(3,287) | R+43.8 | D+13.6 |
| 1988 | 21.0%(1,041) | 78.4%(3,880) | R+57.4 | D+2.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Rockcastle County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15.9%(761) | 84.1%(4,020) | R+68.2 | R+4.1 |
| 2020 | 15.8%(1,225) | 79.9%(6,194) | R+64.1 | R+13.7 |
| 2016 | 24.8%(1,614) | 75.1%(4,889) | R+50.3 | D+2.3 |
| 2014 | 22.0%(1,122) | 74.6%(3,803) | R+52.6 | R+10.6 |
| 2010 | 29.0%(1,301) | 71.0%(3,182) | R+42.0 | R+3.1 |
| 2008 | 30.5%(1,837) | 69.5%(4,177) | R+38.9 | R+1.7 |
| 2004 | 31.4%(1,812) | 68.6%(3,956) | R+37.2 | D+26.2 |
| 2002 | 18.3%(685) | 81.7%(3,053) | R+63.3 | R+35.4 |
| 1998 | 35.1%(1,256) | 63.1%(2,256) | R+28.0 | D+17.3 |
| 1996 | 26.5%(1,179) | 71.7%(3,190) | R+45.2 | R+29.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29.1%(1,244) | 70.9%(3,029) | R+41.8 | D+1.3 |
| 2019 | 27.4%(1,354) | 70.5%(3,481) | R+43.1 | D+9.4 |
| 2015 | 21.8%(744) | 74.3%(2,536) | R+52.5 | R+32.7 |
| 2011 | 33.6%(948) | 53.4%(1,506) | R+19.8 | D+13.3 |
| 2007 | 33.4%(1,198) | 66.6%(2,384) | R+33.1 | D+20.1 |
| 2003 | 23.4%(909) | 76.6%(2,974) | R+53.2 | R+54.5 |
| 1999 | 39.3%(565) | 38.0%(546) | D+1.3 | D+45.3 |
| 1995 | 27.7%(1,012) | 71.7%(2,620) | R+44.0 | R+38.9 |
| 1991 | 47.5%(1,242) | 52.5%(1,375) | R+5.1 | R+2.2 |
| 1987 | 48.6%(1,363) | 51.4%(1,443) | R+2.9 | D+31.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab