Oldham County, Kentucky
AkashicOldham County, KYTrumpR+22.6
2024 precinct map of Oldham CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Oldham 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 | 60.3% | 23,025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 37.7% | 14,402 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 0.9% | 361 |
Harris +50Trump +50
38 precincts · 38,210 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 | 37.7%Harris14,402 | 60.3%Trump23,025 | 0.9%Kennedy361 | 38,210 | ||
| R | 38.2%Biden14,505 | 59.7%Trump22,654 | 1.6%Jorgensen601 | 37,976 | ||
| R | 31.3%Clinton10,268 | 62.3%Trump20,469 | 3.7%Johnson1,229 | 32,853 | ||
| R | 30.9%Obama9,240 | 67.5%Romney20,179 | 1.6%Johnson465 | 29,884 | ||
| R | 34.1%Obama10,000 | 64.8%McCain18,997 | 1.1%Nader319 | 29,316 | ||
| R | 29.8%Kerry8,080 | 69.3%Bush18,801 | 0.9%Nader251 | 27,132 | ||
| R | 30.8%Gore6,236 | 67.0%Bush13,580 | 1.7%Nader349 | 20,268 | ||
| R | 33.9%Clinton6,202 | 57.2%Dole10,477 | 8.3%Perot1,521 | 18,301 | ||
| R | 32.8%Clinton5,457 | 49.7%Bush8,263 | 17.2%Perot2,855 | 16,639 | ||
| R | 31.5%Dukakis4,025 | 68.1%Bush8,716 | 0.4%Duke51 | 12,792 | ||
| R | 26.0%Mondale2,857 | 73.8%Reagan8,112 | 0.2%Mason22 | 10,991 | ||
| R | 36.7%Carter3,487 | 58.7%Reagan5,586 | 4.6%Anderson437 | 9,510 | ||
| R | 42.5%Carter2,819 | 55.7%Ford3,695 | 1.8%Anderson117 | 6,631 | ||
| R | 29.3%McGovern1,311 | 68.0%Nixon3,041 | 2.7%Schmitz120 | 4,472 | ||
| R | 35.0%Humphrey1,399 | 41.4%Nixon1,655 | 23.5%Wallace939 | 3,993 | ||
| D | 67.5%Johnson2,622 | 32.3%Goldwater1,256 | 0.2%Hass6 | 3,884 | ||
| R | 46.9%Kennedy1,960 | 53.1%Nixon2,221 | 0.0% | 4,181 | ||
| R | 45.3%Stevenson1,769 | 54.4%Eisenhower2,128 | 0.3%Andrews12 | 3,909 | ||
| D | 49.9%Stevenson1,735 | 49.6%Eisenhower1,723 | 0.5%Hallinan18 | 3,476 | ||
| D | 60.2%Truman1,703 | 36.6%Dewey1,036 | 3.2%Thurmond90 | 2,829 | ||
| D | 64.7%Roosevelt1,908 | 34.6%Dewey1,021 | 0.6%Thomas18 | 2,947 | ||
| D | 69.8%Roosevelt1,983 | 29.8%Willkie848 | 0.4%Thomas10 | 2,841 | ||
| D | 72.3%Roosevelt2,020 | 27.2%Landon760 | 0.5%Lemke14 | 2,794 | ||
| D | 71.7%Roosevelt2,319 | 27.5%Hoover888 | 0.8%Thomas26 | 3,233 | ||
| R | 45.8%Smith1,359 | 54.0%Hoover1,604 | 0.2%Thomas6 | 2,969 | ||
| D | 67.5%Davis1,954 | 31.3%Coolidge906 | 1.2%La Follette35 | 2,895 | ||
| D | 72.1%Cox2,655 | 27.5%Harding1,014 | 0.4%Debs15 | 3,684 | ||
| D | 68.8%Wilson1,455 | 30.3%Hughes642 | 0.9%Benson19 | 2,116 | ||
| D | 66.1%Wilson1,159 | 14.9%Taft261 | 19.0%Roosevelt334 | 1,754 | ||
| D | 65.1%Bryan1,259 | 32.3%Taft625 | 2.5%Debs49 | 1,933 | ||
| D | 63.5%Parker882 | 32.5%Roosevelt452 | 4.0%Debs56 | 1,390 | ||
| D | 60.7%Bryan1,062 | 38.1%McKinley667 | 1.3%Woolley22 | 1,751 | ||
| D | 55.4%Bryan946 | 40.5%McKinley691 | 4.1%Palmer70 | 1,707 | ||
| D | 62.6%Cleveland783 | 29.2%Harrison365 | 8.2%Weaver102 | 1,250 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +33.4% |
| 1896 | +14.9% |
| 1900 | +22.6% |
| 1904 | +30.9% |
| 1908 | +32.8% |
| 1912 | +51.2% |
| 1916 | +38.4% |
| 1920 | +44.5% |
| 1924 | +36.2% |
| 1928 | −8.3% |
| 1932 | +44.3% |
| 1936 | +45.1% |
| 1940 | +40.0% |
| 1944 | +30.1% |
| 1948 | +23.6% |
| 1952 | +0.3% |
| 1956 | −9.2% |
| 1960 | −6.2% |
| 1964 | +35.2% |
| 1968 | −6.4% |
| 1972 | −38.7% |
| 1976 | −13.2% |
| 1980 | −22.1% |
| 1984 | −47.8% |
| 1988 | −36.7% |
| 1992 | −16.9% |
| 1996 | −23.4% |
| 2000 | −36.2% |
| 2004 | −39.5% |
| 2008 | −30.7% |
| 2012 | −36.6% |
| 2016 | −31.1% |
| 2020 | −21.5% |
| 2024 | −22.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
57,860 registered voters · 2024
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections
Oldham County's rapid residential growth along the Louisville metro fringe has not diluted its Republican lean — the 2024 presidential margin held above 22 points despite an influx of suburban commuters.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 51.2 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 47.8 points in 1984. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 22.6 points.
A population of 69,257, a 86% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $122,497 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Cherokee County and Cleveland County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Oldham County, Kentucky vote in 2024?
In 2024, Oldham County, Kentucky voted Republican by 22.6 points (R+22.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 38,210 votes cast, 14,402 went Democratic and 23,025 went Republican.
When did Oldham County, Kentucky last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Oldham County, Kentucky voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Oldham County, Kentucky?
Oldham County, Kentucky has a population of 69,257 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Oldham County, Kentucky?
Median household income in Oldham County, Kentucky is $122,497 — above the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Oldham County, Kentucky?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Oldham County, Kentucky from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 16 went Democratic and 18 went Republican.