Rowan County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Rowan County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+27.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 6,224 votes (63.04%) to 3,484 (35.29%) for Harris.
This represents a R+6.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Rowan County is classified as a solid Republican county. Rowan County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012. The county has a population of approximately 24,578.
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 | 35.3%(3,484) | 63.0%(6,224) | R+27.8 | R+6.7 |
| 2020 | 38.5%(3,880) | 59.5%(5,994) | R+21.0 | D+0.2 |
| 2016 | 37.2%(3,295) | 58.5%(5,174) | R+21.2 | R+13.4 |
| 2012 | 44.9%(3,438) | 52.6%(4,035) | R+7.8 | R+9.8 |
| 2008 | 50.0%(4,074) | 47.9%(3,907) | D+2.0 | R+3.6 |
| 2004 | 52.3%(4,556) | 46.7%(4,063) | D+5.7 | D+6.2 |
| 2000 | 48.5%(3,505) | 49.1%(3,546) | R+0.6 | R+14.9 |
| 1996 | 51.0%(3,215) | 36.6%(2,309) | D+14.4 | R+0.6 |
| 1992 | 48.9%(3,558) | 33.9%(2,469) | D+15.0 | D+17.0 |
| 1988 | 48.8%(2,968) | 50.9%(3,093) | R+2.1 | D+12.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Rowan County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 42.9%(3,180) | 57.1%(4,235) | R+14.2 | R+2.0 |
| 2020 | 41.6%(4,175) | 53.8%(5,403) | R+12.2 | R+18.0 |
| 2016 | 52.9%(4,625) | 47.1%(4,123) | D+5.7 | D+2.8 |
| 2014 | 49.6%(3,667) | 46.7%(3,453) | D+2.9 | R+10.2 |
| 2010 | 56.5%(3,752) | 43.5%(2,883) | D+13.1 | R+4.3 |
| 2008 | 58.7%(4,710) | 41.3%(3,312) | D+17.4 | R+2.1 |
| 2004 | 59.8%(5,032) | 40.2%(3,388) | D+19.5 | D+24.3 |
| 2002 | 47.6%(2,632) | 52.4%(2,898) | R+4.8 | R+18.1 |
| 1998 | 56.0%(3,165) | 42.7%(2,414) | D+13.3 | D+12.9 |
| 1996 | 49.4%(2,960) | 49.0%(2,934) | D+0.4 | R+42.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60.8%(3,907) | 39.2%(2,524) | D+21.5 | D+2.7 |
| 2019 | 58.5%(4,045) | 39.7%(2,744) | D+18.8 | D+15.8 |
| 2015 | 49.7%(2,321) | 46.7%(2,179) | D+3.0 | R+30.8 |
| 2011 | 61.0%(2,308) | 27.2%(1,028) | D+33.8 | R+3.1 |
| 2007 | 68.5%(3,364) | 31.5%(1,549) | D+36.9 | D+22.8 |
| 2003 | 57.1%(3,006) | 42.9%(2,262) | D+14.1 | R+35.2 |
| 1999 | 63.9%(1,575) | 14.7%(361) | D+49.3 | D+40.1 |
| 1995 | 54.3%(2,589) | 45.1%(2,152) | D+9.2 | R+31.1 |
| 1991 | 70.1%(3,331) | 29.9%(1,420) | D+40.2 | D+8.3 |
| 1987 | 66.0%(2,292) | 34.0%(1,182) | D+32.0 | D+18.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab