County record · fips 17181 · Illinois
UnionIL
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+43.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
26–14
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1988
R+0.6
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +36.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -28.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +26.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +26.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1980 | -23.5 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
16,997
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$55,728
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
65%
Age 65+
23%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Alexander, IL · Jackson, IL · Johnson, IL · Pulaski, IL · Williamson, IL · Cape Girardeau, MO · Perry, MO