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County record · fips 17177 · Illinois

StephensonIL

Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+19.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
1888
R+0.8
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+91.4 ptsDemocrats
1872-83.8 ptsRepublicans
1916-70.0 ptsRepublicans
1912+53.7 ptsDemocrats
1932+45.5 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
43,768
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$64,043
2024 dollars
Non-white
21%
Rural
46%
Age 65+
24%

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

Neighbouring counties

Carroll, IL · Jo Daviess, IL · Ogle, IL · Winnebago, IL · Green, WI · Lafayette, WI