County record · fips 17053 · Illinois
FordIL
Republican ×23 since 1936all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+48.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
2–38
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/40
63% of its elections
Closest election
1936
R+9.8
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | +54.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -49.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +49.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +49.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -48.0 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
13,406
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$62,439
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
67%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Champaign, IL · Iroquois, IL · Kankakee, IL · Livingston, IL · McLean, IL · Vermilion, IL