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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
ElectionSwingToward
1876+106.1 ptsDemocrats
1872-105.8 ptsRepublicans
1916-49.7 ptsRepublicans
1912+42.5 ptsDemocrats
1932+36.8 ptsDemocrats

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