Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (balance), Kentucky
Competitive — shifted 3.4pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 387K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 64.9% |
Hispanic / Latino | 9.2% |
Black / African American | 17.5% |
Asian | 3.5% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.5% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+0.2 |
| 2020 | Biden+3.6 |
| 2016 | Trump+4.2 |
| 2012 | Romney+3.9 |
| 2008 | McCain+3.2 |
Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (balance), Kentucky is a city that has a population of 386,884. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+0.2. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.3% | 49.1% | D+0.2 | R+3.4 |
| 2020 | 50.9% | 47.3% | D+3.6 | D+7.7 |
| 2016 | 45.6% | 49.7% | R+4.2 | R+0.2 |
| 2012 | 48.0% | 52.0% | R+3.9 | R+0.7 |
| 2008 | 47.8% | 51.1% | R+3.2 | — |
What defines Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (balance)?
Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (balance) has been won by both parties in the last 5 presidential elections (2D, 3R) — a genuine swing geography. It has a working-class electorate (0% college-educated) — a demographic increasingly aligned with Republicans nationwide.
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Key Insights
- The 2024 election was decided by just 0.2 points — razor-thin
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2024, Republicans in 2016
- Margins have been narrowing — from 4.2pp to 0.2pp over the last 3 presidential elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Local | National |
|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 64.9% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 17.5% | 12.2% |
Hispanic / Latino | 9.2% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.5% | 4.0% |
Asian | 3.5% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (balance)? 386,884 residents as of the 2020 Census.
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