County record · fips 17173 · Illinois
ShelbyIL
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+61.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
19–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1996
D+0.4
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | +122.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -119.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +54.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -34.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +33.8 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
20,720
College (BA+)
18%
Median income
$72,095
2024 dollars
Non-white
4%
Rural
77%
Age 65+
24%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Christian, IL · Coles, IL · Cumberland, IL · Effingham, IL · Fayette, IL · Macon, IL · Montgomery, IL · Moultrie, IL