County record · fips 17151 · Illinois
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Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+60.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
3–37
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1996
D+3.7
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | +81.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | -74.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +40.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +25.0 pts | Democrats |
| 2016 | -23.6 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
3,739
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$60,050
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
29%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Hardin, IL · Johnson, IL · Massac, IL · Saline, IL · Livingston, KY