County record · fips 17175 · Illinois
StarkIL
Republican ×23 since 1936all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+46.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
3–37
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1996
R+0.6
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | +82.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | -79.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +47.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -44.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +44.4 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
5,308
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$62,878
2024 dollars
Non-white
9%
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
Bureau, IL · Henry, IL · Knox, IL · Marshall, IL · Peoria, IL