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County record · fips 17161 · Illinois

Rock IslandIL

Democratic ×11 since 1984all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
D+9.8
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
21–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
30/40
75% of its elections
Closest election
1960
D+1.9
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
1876+81.8 ptsDemocrats
1872-78.3 ptsRepublicans
1912+51.8 ptsDemocrats
1916-44.5 ptsRepublicans
1920-42.2 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
142,757
College (BA+)
25%
Median income
$67,159
2024 dollars
Non-white
33%
Rural
12%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Henry, IL · Mercer, IL · Whiteside, IL · Clinton, IA · Muscatine, IA · Scott, IA