County record · fips 17091 · Illinois
KankakeeIL
Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+21.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
2000
R+2.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | +68.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | +59.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -46.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -37.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +30.5 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
106,635
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$71,281
2024 dollars
Non-white
32%
Rural
28%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Ford, IL · Grundy, IL · Iroquois, IL · Livingston, IL · Will, IL · Lake, IN · Newton, IN