County record · fips 17147 · Illinois
PiattIL
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+31.2
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
1996
D+0.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | +82.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -74.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +53.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +35.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -34.5 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
16,695
College (BA+)
33%
Median income
$94,811
2024 dollars
Non-white
5%
Rural
64%
Age 65+
21%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Champaign, IL · De Witt, IL · Douglas, IL · McLean, IL · Macon, IL · Moultrie, IL