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
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | -32.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1924 | +31.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +29.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1940 | -26.0 pts | Republicans |
| 2016 | -25.6 pts | Republicans |
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