County record · fips 17191 · Illinois
WayneIL
Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+71.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
11–29
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1892
D+0.5
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | +104.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -101.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +39.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -34.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +30.2 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
15,973
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$55,521
2024 dollars
Non-white
5%
Rural
71%
Age 65+
22%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Clay, IL · Edwards, IL · Hamilton, IL · Jefferson, IL · Marion, IL · Richland, IL · White, IL