County record · fips 17145 · Illinois
PerryIL
Republican ×6 since 2004all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+52.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
15–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1884
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | +69.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | -47.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +36.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +32.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -31.0 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
20,639
College (BA+)
14%
Median income
$62,118
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
72%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Franklin, IL · Jackson, IL · Jefferson, IL · Randolph, IL · Washington, IL