County record · fips 17047 · Illinois
EdwardsIL
Republican ×40 since 1868all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+71.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
0–40
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1932
R+5.9
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | +64.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -63.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +44.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -34.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +32.6 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
6,075
College (BA+)
14%
Median income
$60,519
2024 dollars
Non-white
5%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
23%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.