County record · fips 17203 · Illinois
WoodfordIL
Republican ×22 since 1940all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+42.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
10–29
Dem–Rep two-party wins · 1 exact tie
Voted with the winner
22/39
56% of its elections
Closest election
1896
D+0.0
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | +106.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -105.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1916 | -49.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +42.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +36.8 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
38,312
College (BA+)
36%
Median income
$91,483
2024 dollars
Non-white
7%
Rural
70%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
LaSalle, IL · Livingston, IL · McLean, IL · Marshall, IL · Peoria, IL · Tazewell, IL