County record · fips 17045 · Illinois
EdgarIL
Republican ×8 since 1996all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+53.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
12–28
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/40
63% of its elections
Closest election
1900
D+0.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | +101.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -99.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +30.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -28.8 pts | Republicans |
| 2012 | -25.3 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
16,535
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$59,941
2024 dollars
Non-white
4%
Rural
51%
Age 65+
25%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Clark, IL · Coles, IL · Douglas, IL · Vermilion, IL · Vermillion, IN · Vigo, IN