Henderson County, Kentucky
AkashicHenderson County, KYTrumpR+29.2
2024 precinct map of Henderson CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Henderson County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 64.0% | 12,592 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 34.7% | 6,837 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.8% | 151 |
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28 precincts · 19,688 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 34.7%Harris6,837 | 64.0%Trump12,592 | 0.8%Kennedy151 | 19,688 | ||
| R | 36.9%Biden7,639 | 61.5%Trump12,730 | 1.2%Jorgensen244 | 20,697 | ||
| R | 34.0%Clinton6,707 | 61.7%Trump12,159 | 2.6%Johnson507 | 19,710 | ||
| R | 43.4%Obama8,091 | 55.3%Romney10,296 | 1.3%Johnson235 | 18,622 | ||
| D | 50.6%Obama10,049 | 47.9%McCain9,523 | 1.5%Nader289 | 19,861 | ||
| R | 43.3%Kerry8,101 | 56.0%Bush10,467 | 0.7%Nader133 | 18,701 | ||
| D | 50.2%Gore8,054 | 48.0%Bush7,698 | 1.4%Nader217 | 16,039 | ||
| D | 54.4%Clinton8,051 | 34.4%Dole5,092 | 10.5%Perot1,556 | 14,806 | ||
| D | 51.3%Clinton8,270 | 31.8%Bush5,125 | 16.6%Perot2,678 | 16,126 | ||
| D | 52.3%Dukakis7,648 | 47.3%Bush6,911 | 0.4%Duke61 | 14,620 | ||
| R | 47.7%Mondale6,795 | 51.9%Reagan7,389 | 0.4%Mason58 | 14,242 | ||
| D | 59.2%Carter8,082 | 37.1%Reagan5,074 | 3.7%Anderson503 | 13,659 | ||
| D | 65.3%Carter7,916 | 33.4%Ford4,053 | 1.2%Anderson149 | 12,118 | ||
| R | 37.9%McGovern3,889 | 60.7%Nixon6,231 | 1.5%Schmitz149 | 10,269 | ||
| D | 47.2%Humphrey5,062 | 32.7%Nixon3,512 | 20.1%Wallace2,152 | 10,726 | ||
| D | 74.4%Johnson8,022 | 25.4%Goldwater2,734 | 0.3%Hass29 | 10,785 | ||
| D | 51.2%Kennedy5,565 | 48.8%Nixon5,302 | 0.0% | 10,867 | ||
| D | 50.8%Stevenson5,501 | 46.9%Eisenhower5,085 | 2.3%Andrews252 | 10,838 | ||
| D | 54.3%Stevenson5,913 | 45.2%Eisenhower4,929 | 0.5%Hallinan51 | 10,893 | ||
| D | 71.9%Truman5,499 | 24.9%Dewey1,904 | 3.2%Thurmond243 | 7,646 | ||
| D | 68.5%Roosevelt5,887 | 31.2%Dewey2,683 | 0.3%Thomas25 | 8,595 | ||
| D | 73.0%Roosevelt6,727 | 26.7%Willkie2,455 | 0.3%Thomas29 | 9,211 | ||
| D | 77.4%Roosevelt6,835 | 20.5%Landon1,811 | 2.1%Lemke187 | 8,833 | ||
| D | 68.7%Roosevelt6,100 | 28.0%Hoover2,485 | 3.3%Thomas296 | 8,881 | ||
| R | 42.6%Smith4,068 | 57.0%Hoover5,443 | 0.3%Thomas33 | 9,544 | ||
| R | 44.3%Davis4,046 | 53.7%Coolidge4,902 | 2.0%La Follette186 | 9,134 | ||
| D | 62.1%Cox7,272 | 35.5%Harding4,161 | 2.4%Debs285 | 11,718 | ||
| D | 60.7%Wilson3,699 | 36.4%Hughes2,218 | 2.9%Benson174 | 6,091 | ||
| D | 57.6%Wilson3,098 | 21.5%Taft1,157 | 20.9%Roosevelt1,125 | 5,380 | ||
| D | 57.3%Bryan3,735 | 38.8%Taft2,528 | 3.9%Debs257 | 6,520 | ||
| D | 57.4%Parker3,448 | 38.3%Roosevelt2,300 | 4.3%Debs259 | 6,007 | ||
| D | 57.1%Bryan3,937 | 41.5%McKinley2,865 | 1.4%Woolley96 | 6,898 | ||
| D | 58.3%Bryan4,004 | 40.0%McKinley2,750 | 1.6%Palmer113 | 6,867 | ||
| D | 44.8%Cleveland2,278 | 34.4%Harrison1,746 | 20.8%Weaver1,057 | 5,081 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +10.5% |
| 1896 | +18.3% |
| 1900 | +15.5% |
| 1904 | +19.1% |
| 1908 | +18.5% |
| 1912 | +36.1% |
| 1916 | +24.3% |
| 1920 | +26.5% |
| 1924 | −9.4% |
| 1928 | −14.4% |
| 1932 | +40.7% |
| 1936 | +56.9% |
| 1940 | +46.4% |
| 1944 | +37.3% |
| 1948 | +47.0% |
| 1952 | +9.0% |
| 1956 | +3.8% |
| 1960 | +2.4% |
| 1964 | +49.0% |
| 1968 | +14.5% |
| 1972 | −22.8% |
| 1976 | +31.9% |
| 1980 | +22.0% |
| 1984 | −4.2% |
| 1988 | +5.0% |
| 1992 | +19.5% |
| 1996 | +20.0% |
| 2000 | +2.2% |
| 2004 | −12.7% |
| 2008 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | −11.8% |
| 2016 | −27.7% |
| 2020 | −24.6% |
| 2024 | −29.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
34,959 registered voters · 2024
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections
Anchored by the city of Henderson on the Ohio River, this county shifted from competitive in the early 2000s to a 29-point Republican margin by 2024, tracking the broader rural realignment across western Kentucky.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 56.9 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 29.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 29.2 points.
A population of 44,280, a 84% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $58,851 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Macon County and Pulaski County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Henderson County, Kentucky vote in 2024?
In 2024, Henderson County, Kentucky voted Republican by 29.2 points (R+29.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 19,688 votes cast, 6,837 went Democratic and 12,592 went Republican.
When did Henderson County, Kentucky last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Henderson County, Kentucky voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Henderson County, Kentucky?
Henderson County, Kentucky has a population of 44,280 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Henderson County, Kentucky?
Median household income in Henderson County, Kentucky is $58,851 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Henderson County, Kentucky?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Henderson County, Kentucky from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 25 went Democratic and 9 went Republican.