Woodford County, Kentucky
AkashicWoodford County, KYTrumpR+14.3
2024 precinct map of Woodford CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Woodford 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 | 56.2% | 8,419 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 41.9% | 6,282 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.0% | 144 |
Harris +50Trump +50
8 precincts · 14,993 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 | 41.9%Harris6,282 | 56.2%Trump8,419 | 1.0%Kennedy144 | 14,993 | ||
| R | 42.9%Biden6,530 | 55.0%Trump8,362 | 1.6%Jorgensen237 | 15,211 | ||
| R | 36.6%Clinton4,958 | 56.7%Trump7,697 | 3.9%Johnson529 | 13,563 | ||
| R | 39.6%Obama4,883 | 58.5%Romney7,219 | 1.9%Johnson230 | 12,332 | ||
| R | 40.9%Obama5,027 | 58.0%McCain7,130 | 1.1%Nader140 | 12,297 | ||
| R | 38.9%Kerry4,480 | 60.3%Bush6,937 | 0.7%Nader85 | 11,502 | ||
| R | 39.4%Gore3,995 | 58.1%Bush5,890 | 2.0%Nader199 | 10,137 | ||
| R | 43.6%Clinton3,910 | 47.6%Dole4,270 | 8.3%Perot746 | 8,977 | ||
| R | 36.2%Clinton3,161 | 45.8%Bush3,992 | 17.6%Perot1,535 | 8,725 | ||
| R | 36.8%Dukakis2,653 | 62.6%Bush4,512 | 0.5%Duke39 | 7,204 | ||
| R | 32.2%Mondale2,290 | 66.7%Reagan4,746 | 1.1%Mason76 | 7,112 | ||
| D | 47.9%Carter3,122 | 47.7%Reagan3,105 | 4.4%Anderson288 | 6,515 | ||
| D | 49.2%Carter2,689 | 48.4%Ford2,646 | 2.4%Anderson130 | 5,465 | ||
| R | 26.5%McGovern1,268 | 70.3%Nixon3,363 | 3.1%Schmitz150 | 4,781 | ||
| R | 36.8%Humphrey1,646 | 42.5%Nixon1,901 | 20.7%Wallace925 | 4,472 | ||
| D | 70.6%Johnson2,974 | 28.8%Goldwater1,215 | 0.6%Hass24 | 4,213 | ||
| R | 46.7%Kennedy1,950 | 53.3%Nixon2,227 | 0.0% | 4,177 | ||
| R | 47.6%Stevenson2,027 | 51.0%Eisenhower2,170 | 1.4%Andrews60 | 4,257 | ||
| D | 55.6%Stevenson2,319 | 44.2%Eisenhower1,845 | 0.2%Hallinan7 | 4,171 | ||
| D | 61.2%Truman2,175 | 34.6%Dewey1,229 | 4.2%Thurmond151 | 3,555 | ||
| D | 60.8%Roosevelt2,154 | 38.8%Dewey1,374 | 0.4%Thomas14 | 3,542 | ||
| D | 63.4%Roosevelt2,630 | 36.5%Willkie1,514 | 0.2%Thomas7 | 4,151 | ||
| D | 62.2%Roosevelt2,574 | 37.7%Landon1,558 | 0.1%Lemke6 | 4,138 | ||
| D | 64.7%Roosevelt3,180 | 35.0%Hoover1,720 | 0.4%Thomas18 | 4,918 | ||
| R | 45.2%Smith2,056 | 54.7%Hoover2,490 | 0.1%Thomas5 | 4,551 | ||
| D | 54.0%Davis2,472 | 45.7%Coolidge2,091 | 0.3%La Follette13 | 4,576 | ||
| D | 59.5%Cox3,299 | 40.0%Harding2,218 | 0.5%Debs25 | 5,542 | ||
| D | 57.5%Wilson1,786 | 41.9%Hughes1,300 | 0.6%Benson20 | 3,106 | ||
| D | 55.8%Wilson1,561 | 27.9%Taft779 | 16.3%Roosevelt455 | 2,795 | ||
| D | 54.5%Bryan1,690 | 44.2%Taft1,369 | 1.3%Debs40 | 3,099 | ||
| D | 55.2%Parker1,620 | 43.6%Roosevelt1,280 | 1.2%Debs34 | 2,934 | ||
| D | 51.0%Bryan1,712 | 48.1%McKinley1,617 | 0.9%Woolley30 | 3,359 | ||
| R | 47.0%Bryan1,546 | 50.6%McKinley1,665 | 2.3%Palmer77 | 3,288 | ||
| D | 51.9%Cleveland1,289 | 44.2%Harrison1,097 | 3.9%Weaver97 | 2,483 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +7.7% |
| 1896 | −3.6% |
| 1900 | +2.8% |
| 1904 | +11.6% |
| 1908 | +10.4% |
| 1912 | +28.0% |
| 1916 | +15.6% |
| 1920 | +19.5% |
| 1924 | +8.3% |
| 1928 | −9.5% |
| 1932 | +29.7% |
| 1936 | +24.6% |
| 1940 | +26.9% |
| 1944 | +22.0% |
| 1948 | +26.6% |
| 1952 | +11.4% |
| 1956 | −3.4% |
| 1960 | −6.6% |
| 1964 | +41.8% |
| 1968 | −5.7% |
| 1972 | −43.8% |
| 1976 | +0.8% |
| 1980 | +0.3% |
| 1984 | −34.5% |
| 1988 | −25.8% |
| 1992 | −9.5% |
| 1996 | −4.0% |
| 2000 | −18.7% |
| 2004 | −21.4% |
| 2008 | −17.1% |
| 2012 | −18.9% |
| 2016 | −20.2% |
| 2020 | −12.0% |
| 2024 | −14.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
By party of registration, over time
22,576 registered voters · 2024
Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections
Woodford County anchors the heart of Kentucky's Thoroughbred industry, yet its proximity to Lexington keeps its margins closer than the surrounding rural counties — the 2024 presidential result came in at R+14.3, notably tighter than many neighboring districts.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 41.8 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 43.8 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 14.3 points.
A population of 27,279, a 84% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $83,788 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Benton County and Greene County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Woodford County, Kentucky vote in 2024?
In 2024, Woodford County, Kentucky voted Republican by 14.3 points (R+14.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 14,993 votes cast, 6,282 went Democratic and 8,419 went Republican.
When did Woodford County, Kentucky last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Woodford County, Kentucky voted Democratic was 1980.
How many people live in Woodford County, Kentucky?
Woodford County, Kentucky has a population of 27,279 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Woodford County, Kentucky?
Median household income in Woodford County, Kentucky is $83,788 — above the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Woodford County, Kentucky?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Woodford County, Kentucky from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 17 went Republican.