County record · fips 17005 · Illinois
BondIL
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+45.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1976
R+0.5
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | +76.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | -56.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +35.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +31.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -29.7 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
16,716
College (BA+)
22%
Median income
$65,959
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
Rural
60%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.