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County record · fips 17193 · Illinois

WhiteIL

Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+60.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
21–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1988
R+2.5
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
1872-122.8 ptsRepublicans
1876+121.7 ptsDemocrats
1968-36.2 ptsRepublicans
1932+34.6 ptsDemocrats
1976+31.5 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
13,619
College (BA+)
18%
Median income
$54,813
2024 dollars
Non-white
5%
Rural
63%
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 · Gallatin, IL · Hamilton, IL · Wabash, IL · Wayne, IL · Gibson, IN · Posey, IN