County record · fips 17165 · Illinois
SalineIL
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+49.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
14–26
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1948
D+0.3
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | +34.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -31.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +31.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +30.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | +30.0 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
23,213
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$53,117
2024 dollars
Non-white
9%
Rural
65%
Age 65+
22%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Franklin, IL · Gallatin, IL · Hamilton, IL · Hardin, IL · Pope, IL · Williamson, IL