County record · fips 17029 · Illinois
ColesIL
Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+29.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
9–31
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
32/40
80% of its elections
Closest election
1884
D+0.6
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | +96.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -91.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +59.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -29.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +29.3 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
46,777
College (BA+)
27%
Median income
$56,478
2024 dollars
Non-white
12%
Rural
26%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Clark, IL · Cumberland, IL · Douglas, IL · Edgar, IL · Moultrie, IL · Shelby, IL