County record · fips 17027 · Illinois
ClintonIL
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+52.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
19–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1996
D+0.3
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | +119.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -100.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -56.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | +54.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1940 | -43.9 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
36,954
College (BA+)
26%
Median income
$86,588
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
80%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Bond, IL · Fayette, IL · Madison, IL · Marion, IL · St. Clair, IL · Washington, IL