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County record · fips 17143 · Illinois

PeoriaIL

Democratic ×9 since 1992all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
D+4.7
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
21–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
2004
D+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
ElectionSwingToward
1876+102.3 ptsDemocrats
1872-95.1 ptsRepublicans
1912+62.4 ptsDemocrats
1916-52.4 ptsRepublicans
1928+45.3 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
179,645
College (BA+)
35%
Median income
$65,108
2024 dollars
Non-white
34%
Rural
17%
Age 65+
18%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Fulton, IL · Knox, IL · Marshall, IL · Stark, IL · Tazewell, IL · Woodford, IL