County record · fips 17055 · Illinois
FranklinIL
Republican ×6 since 2004all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+51.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
25–15
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1916
D+0.4
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | +114.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -110.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +35.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +30.2 pts | Democrats |
| 2016 | -29.8 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
37,323
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$56,740
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
Rural
59%
Age 65+
21%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Hamilton, IL · Jackson, IL · Jefferson, IL · Perry, IL · Saline, IL · Williamson, IL