Kentucky·KY·FIPS 21103

Henry County

Voted Republican in 2024 · 8,074 votes cast

About Henry County

Henry County is a county located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Kentucky bordering the Kentucky River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,678. Its county seat is New Castle, but its largest city is Eminence. The county was founded in 1798 from portions of Shelby County. It was named for the statesman and governor of Virginia Patrick Henry. Henry County is included in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. Since the 1990s, it has become an increasingly important exurb, especially as land prices have become higher in neighboring Oldham County. With regard to the sale of alcohol, it is classified as a wet county.

2024 Presidential Results

All candidates · Henry County, Kentucky

Donald J Trump(Republican)

75.5%6,093

Won by 4,236 votes

Kamala D Harris(Democrat)

23.0%1,857

Other(Other)

1.3%103

Chase Oliver(Libertarian)

0.3%21

Margin History

Red = Republican, Blue = Democratic

2024R+52.5

2020R+45.7

2016R+43.6

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Swung Right in 2024

Henry County shifted 6.8 points toward Republicans compared to 2020. Voter turnout decreased by 0.4%.

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