County record · fips 17065 · Illinois
HamiltonIL
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+64.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
20–20
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1988
R+0.1
this countyIllinoisnational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +35.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1980 | -35.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -29.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +28.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +27.3 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
7,916
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$65,746
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.
Neighbouring counties
Franklin, IL · Gallatin, IL · Jefferson, IL · Saline, IL · Wayne, IL · White, IL