Wolfe County, KY
KY · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Wolfe County, KY (Kentucky) voted R+50.5 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 2,163 votes (74.1%) to 689 (23.6%) for Harris.
This represents a R+8.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Wolfe County is classified as a deep Republican county. Wolfe County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012. The county has a population of approximately 6,443.
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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 | 23.6%(689) | 74.1%(2,163) | R+50.5 | R+8.3 |
| 2020 | 28.2%(839) | 70.4%(2,097) | R+42.2 | R+2.3 |
| 2016 | 28.6%(753) | 68.5%(1,804) | R+39.9 | R+17.8 |
| 2012 | 38.1%(976) | 60.3%(1,542) | R+22.1 | R+25.0 |
| 2008 | 50.3%(1,493) | 47.4%(1,408) | D+2.9 | R+8.5 |
| 2004 | 55.3%(1,744) | 43.9%(1,385) | D+11.4 | D+16.8 |
| 2000 | 46.9%(1,136) | 52.3%(1,267) | R+5.4 | R+28.3 |
| 1996 | 56.5%(1,297) | 33.6%(772) | D+22.9 | R+13.5 |
| 1992 | 62.4%(1,674) | 26.0%(697) | D+36.4 | D+12.2 |
| 1988 | 61.1%(1,516) | 36.9%(916) | D+24.2 | D+19.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Wolfe County, KY • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 37.9%(853) | 62.1%(1,400) | R+24.3 | D+8.2 |
| 2020 | 31.7%(945) | 64.1%(1,912) | R+32.4 | R+30.9 |
| 2016 | 49.2%(1,268) | 50.8%(1,307) | R+1.5 | R+3.4 |
| 2014 | 49.4%(1,180) | 47.5%(1,134) | D+1.9 | R+18.8 |
| 2010 | 60.4%(1,122) | 39.6%(737) | D+20.7 | R+4.8 |
| 2008 | 62.7%(1,886) | 37.3%(1,120) | D+25.5 | R+8.7 |
| 2004 | 67.1%(1,856) | 32.9%(911) | D+34.2 | D+23.1 |
| 2002 | 55.5%(1,297) | 44.5%(1,039) | D+11.0 | R+25.3 |
| 1998 | 67.7%(1,402) | 31.3%(649) | D+36.3 | D+16.7 |
| 1996 | 58.3%(1,209) | 38.7%(801) | D+19.7 | R+38.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57.3%(1,010) | 42.7%(754) | D+14.5 | D+3.7 |
| 2019 | 54.5%(1,194) | 43.7%(958) | D+10.8 | D+5.8 |
| 2015 | 51.1%(763) | 46.1%(689) | D+5.0 | R+27.7 |
| 2011 | 58.9%(780) | 26.3%(348) | D+32.6 | R+18.1 |
| 2007 | 75.4%(1,739) | 24.6%(568) | D+50.8 | D+34.0 |
| 2003 | 58.4%(1,159) | 41.6%(826) | D+16.8 | R+24.4 |
| 1999 | 61.6%(544) | 20.4%(180) | D+41.2 | D+2.4 |
| 1995 | 69.4%(1,594) | 30.5%(701) | D+38.9 | R+12.9 |
| 1991 | 75.9%(1,180) | 24.1%(375) | D+51.8 | R+13.9 |
| 1987 | 82.8%(1,313) | 17.2%(272) | D+65.7 | D+20.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab