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County record · fips 17153 · Illinois

PulaskiIL

Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+34.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
11–29
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1936
D+0.4
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
1872-109.2 ptsRepublicans
1876+84.9 ptsDemocrats
1964+38.1 ptsDemocrats
1932+34.9 ptsDemocrats
1976+34.3 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
5,015
College (BA+)
13%
Median income
$42,463
2024 dollars
Non-white
38%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
23%

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

Neighbouring counties

Alexander, IL · Johnson, IL · Massac, IL · Union, IL · Ballard, KY · McCracken, KY