Kentucky·KY·FIPS 21197

Powell County

Voted Republican in 2024 · 5,360 votes cast

About Powell County

Powell County is a county located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,129. Its county seat is Stanton. The county was formed January 7, 1852, by Kentucky Governor Lazarus W. Powell from parts of Clark, Estill, and Montgomery counties. It is no longer a dry county as of 2018. Powell County is home to Natural Bridge State Resort Park and the Red River Gorge Geologic Area, two of Kentucky's most important natural areas and ecotourism destinations, as well as the Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve.

2024 Presidential Results

All candidates · Powell County, Kentucky

Donald J Trump(Republican)

76.3%4,092

Won by 2,918 votes

Kamala D Harris(Democrat)

21.9%1,174

Other(Other)

1.5%81

Chase Oliver(Libertarian)

0.2%13

Margin History

Red = Republican, Blue = Democratic

2024R+54.4

2020R+48.6

2016R+45.2

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Swung Right in 2024

Powell County shifted 5.9 points toward Republicans compared to 2020. Voter turnout decreased by 2.6%.

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