County record · fips 17185 · Illinois
WabashIL
Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+54.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
17–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1904
D+0.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +54.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -34.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +29.5 pts | Democrats |
| 2008 | +27.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | +27.2 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
11,119
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$57,086
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
39%
Age 65+
23%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Edwards, IL · Lawrence, IL · Richland, IL · White, IL · Gibson, IN · Knox, IN