County record · fips 17101 · Illinois
LawrenceIL
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+57.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
15–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1880
D+0.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +39.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +35.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -33.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1872 | +29.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | -28.6 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
15,031
College (BA+)
15%
Median income
$55,324
2024 dollars
Non-white
16%
Rural
70%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.