County record · fips 17117 · Illinois
MacoupinIL
Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+40.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
27–13
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1956
R+0.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | +106.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -103.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +32.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -32.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +31.2 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
44,350
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$70,805
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
66%
Age 65+
22%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Greene, IL · Jersey, IL · Madison, IL · Montgomery, IL · Morgan, IL · Sangamon, IL