County record · fips 17021 · Illinois
ChristianIL
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+47.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
23–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1952
R+0.3
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | +113.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -105.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +45.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +27.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -25.7 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
33,538
College (BA+)
17%
Median income
$62,611
2024 dollars
Non-white
9%
Rural
51%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.