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County record · fips 17013 · Illinois

CalhounIL

Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+57.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
23–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1916
D+0.6
this countyIllinoisnational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1920-32.6 ptsRepublicans
1924+31.1 ptsDemocrats
1932+29.9 ptsDemocrats
1940-26.0 ptsRepublicans
2016-25.6 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
4,330
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$93,203
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
25%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Greene, IL · Jersey, IL · Pike, IL · Lincoln, MO · Pike, MO · St. Charles, MO