Martin County, Kentucky
AkashicMartin County, KYTrumpR+83.6
2024 precinct map of Martin CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Martin 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 | 91.5% | 3,343 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 7.9% | 287 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.4% | 14 |
Harris +50Trump +50
14 precincts · 3,655 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 | 7.9%Harris287 | 91.5%Trump3,343 | 0.4%Kennedy14 | 3,655 | ||
| R | 10.3%Biden403 | 89.0%Trump3,496 | 0.4%Jorgensen17 | 3,930 | ||
| R | 9.2%Clinton363 | 88.6%Trump3,503 | 1.3%Johnson52 | 3,953 | ||
| R | 15.0%Obama574 | 83.2%Romney3,180 | 1.8%Johnson70 | 3,824 | ||
| R | 21.9%Obama808 | 76.5%McCain2,824 | 1.6%Nader60 | 3,692 | ||
| R | 33.1%Kerry1,504 | 66.0%Bush2,996 | 0.9%Nader39 | 4,539 | ||
| R | 38.5%Gore1,714 | 59.9%Bush2,667 | 0.8%Nader36 | 4,456 | ||
| D | 47.0%Clinton1,807 | 41.9%Dole1,612 | 10.4%Perot401 | 3,845 | ||
| R | 41.9%Clinton1,715 | 47.9%Bush1,961 | 9.6%Perot393 | 4,095 | ||
| R | 37.7%Dukakis1,581 | 61.7%Bush2,587 | 0.7%Duke28 | 4,196 | ||
| R | 30.9%Mondale1,471 | 68.0%Reagan3,238 | 1.1%Mason51 | 4,760 | ||
| R | 35.4%Carter1,567 | 63.0%Reagan2,793 | 1.6%Anderson70 | 4,430 | ||
| R | 37.1%Carter1,267 | 62.1%Ford2,120 | 0.8%Anderson26 | 3,413 | ||
| R | 20.6%McGovern661 | 77.9%Nixon2,495 | 1.5%Schmitz48 | 3,204 | ||
| R | 26.7%Humphrey759 | 68.4%Nixon1,943 | 4.9%Wallace138 | 2,840 | ||
| D | 51.2%Johnson1,694 | 47.4%Goldwater1,567 | 1.4%Hass45 | 3,306 | ||
| R | 28.4%Kennedy1,116 | 71.6%Nixon2,809 | 0.0% | 3,925 | ||
| R | 19.1%Stevenson694 | 80.6%Eisenhower2,927 | 0.3%Andrews12 | 3,633 | ||
| R | 30.8%Stevenson1,174 | 69.2%Eisenhower2,641 | 0.0% | 3,815 | ||
| R | 31.4%Truman911 | 67.8%Dewey1,964 | 0.8%Thurmond23 | 2,898 | ||
| R | 21.6%Roosevelt571 | 78.3%Dewey2,067 | 0.0%Thomas1 | 2,639 | ||
| R | 26.6%Roosevelt826 | 73.3%Willkie2,275 | 0.0%Thomas1 | 3,102 | ||
| R | 28.6%Roosevelt817 | 71.3%Landon2,037 | 0.0%Lemke1 | 2,855 | ||
| R | 30.1%Roosevelt770 | 69.3%Hoover1,774 | 0.6%Thomas15 | 2,559 | ||
| R | 19.4%Smith404 | 80.4%Hoover1,674 | 0.1%Thomas3 | 2,081 | ||
| R | 17.6%Davis364 | 72.9%Coolidge1,512 | 9.5%La Follette197 | 2,073 | ||
| R | 15.9%Cox330 | 83.1%Harding1,726 | 1.0%Debs21 | 2,077 | ||
| R | 20.0%Wilson280 | 78.4%Hughes1,100 | 1.6%Benson23 | 1,403 | ||
| R | 21.2%Wilson256 | 54.2%Taft655 | 24.6%Roosevelt298 | 1,209 | ||
| R | 18.3%Bryan240 | 79.4%Taft1,042 | 2.4%Debs31 | 1,313 | ||
| R | 17.0%Parker188 | 81.3%Roosevelt900 | 1.7%Debs19 | 1,107 | ||
| R | 23.1%Bryan246 | 76.2%McKinley812 | 0.8%Woolley8 | 1,066 | ||
| R | 23.5%Bryan227 | 75.7%McKinley730 | 0.7%Palmer7 | 964 | ||
| R | 31.9%Cleveland229 | 66.2%Harrison475 | 1.8%Weaver13 | 717 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −34.3% |
| 1896 | −52.2% |
| 1900 | −53.1% |
| 1904 | −64.3% |
| 1908 | −61.1% |
| 1912 | −33.0% |
| 1916 | −58.4% |
| 1920 | −67.2% |
| 1924 | −55.4% |
| 1928 | −61.0% |
| 1932 | −39.2% |
| 1936 | −42.7% |
| 1940 | −46.7% |
| 1944 | −56.7% |
| 1948 | −36.3% |
| 1952 | −38.5% |
| 1956 | −61.5% |
| 1960 | −43.1% |
| 1964 | +3.8% |
| 1968 | −41.7% |
| 1972 | −57.2% |
| 1976 | −25.0% |
| 1980 | −27.7% |
| 1984 | −37.1% |
| 1988 | −24.0% |
| 1992 | −6.0% |
| 1996 | +5.1% |
| 2000 | −21.4% |
| 2004 | −32.9% |
| 2008 | −54.6% |
| 2012 | −68.1% |
| 2016 | −79.4% |
| 2020 | −78.7% |
| 2024 | −83.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
7,490 registered voters · 2024
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections
Martin County's R+83.6 margin in 2024 places it among the most one-sided presidential results recorded anywhere in the United States, reflecting a coalfield electorate that has shifted decisively over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 5.1 points in 1996 and a Republican high of 83.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 83.6 points.
A population of 11,027, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $37,042 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Johnson County and Alcorn County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Martin County, Kentucky vote in 2024?
In 2024, Martin County, Kentucky voted Republican by 83.6 points (R+83.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,655 votes cast, 287 went Democratic and 3,343 went Republican.
When did Martin County, Kentucky last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Martin County, Kentucky voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Martin County, Kentucky?
Martin County, Kentucky has a population of 11,027 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Martin County, Kentucky?
Median household income in Martin County, Kentucky is $37,042 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Martin County, Kentucky?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Martin County, Kentucky from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 32 went Republican.