County record · fips 17159 · Illinois
RichlandIL
Republican ×8 since 1996all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+54.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
16–24
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1868
D+0.7
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +44.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -35.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1872 | +32.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +31.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -28.4 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
15,598
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$62,455
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
45%
Age 65+
21%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Clay, IL · Crawford, IL · Edwards, IL · Jasper, IL · Lawrence, IL · Wabash, IL · Wayne, IL