County record · fips 17025 · Illinois
ClayIL
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+68.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
10–30
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/40
63% of its elections
Closest election
1976
R+0.3
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +45.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | +38.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | -32.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -32.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +31.2 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
13,052
College (BA+)
13%
Median income
$60,417
2024 dollars
Non-white
5%
Rural
64%
Age 65+
21%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Effingham, IL · Fayette, IL · Jasper, IL · Marion, IL · Richland, IL · Wayne, IL