Coles County, Illinois, IL

Illinois · Presidential Elections 1892–2024

R+28.4

2024 Margin

R+2.1%

2020→2024 Swing

R since 2012

Voting Streak

47K

Population

Coles County, Illinois voted R+28.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 13,606 votes (63.26%). This represented a R+2.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.

Quick Stats

2024 ResultR+28.4

2020→2024 SwingR+2.1%

Voting StreakR since 2012

Elections on Record34

Demographics

Population46,863

Median Age

37.4(US: 38.4)

College (BA+)

27.1%(US: 34.6%)

Median Income

$53,732(US: $78k)

White (non-Hisp)

88.6%(US: 57.5%)

Hispanic

3.7%(US: 18.6%)

Black

4.4%(US: 12.3%)

Asian

1.1%(US: 5.7%)

Homeownership

60.4%(US: 64.2%)

Poverty Rate

18.4%(US: 12.4%)

Veterans

6.6%(US: 6.4%)

Non-English (CVAP)

2.9%(US: 17.1%)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020

Evangelical

30.1%(+13.6 vs US)

Catholic

11.1%(-7.6 vs US)

Mainline Protestant

6.2%(+1.0 vs US)

LDS/Mormon

1.0%(-1.0 vs US)

Black Protestant

0.2%(-2.0 vs US)

Age Distribution

Median:37.4 yrs(US: 38.5)

Under 18

18.3%↓

18-29

16.9%↑

30-44

16.9%↓

45-64

29.9%↑

65+

18.1%

National average

Employment by Industry

Source: Census ACS

Retail Trade

13.2%

ManufacturingAbove avg

12.9%

Education

9.3%

HealthcareBelow avg

7.4%

Construction

6.4%

Professional ServicesVery low

5.9%

Political relevance:

Professional Services: College-educated base

+ 1 more industries

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	34.9%(7,495)	63.3%(13,606)	R+28.4	R+2.1
2020	35.6%(8,067)	61.9%(14,037)	R+26.3	R+0.4
2016	33.4%(7,309)	59.3%(13,003)	R+26.0	R+14.9
2012	43.2%(9,262)	54.3%(11,631)	R+11.1	R+14.3
2008	50.8%(11,716)	47.6%(10,978)	D+3.2	D+18.3
2004	42.0%(9,566)	57.1%(13,015)	R+15.1	R+7.2
2000	44.3%(8,904)	52.2%(10,495)	R+7.9	R+12.7
1996	46.4%(8,950)	41.6%(8,038)	D+4.7	R+1.1
1992	42.2%(9,402)	36.3%(8,098)	D+5.8	D+19.8
1988	42.7%(8,327)	56.6%(11,043)	R+13.9	D+18.4

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Senate Elections

Senate Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2022	37.0%(6,039)	63.0%(10,270)	R+25.9	R+1.6
2020	37.8%(8,138)	62.2%(13,379)	R+24.4	D+0.8
2016	37.5%(7,516)	62.5%(12,555)	R+25.1	R+4.8
2014	39.9%(5,625)	60.1%(8,483)	R+20.3	D+21.2
2010	29.3%(3,985)	70.7%(9,629)	R+41.5	R+77.5
2008	68.0%(14,797)	32.0%(6,954)	D+36.1	D+16.7
2004	59.7%(12,758)	40.3%(8,625)	D+19.3	D+7.7
2002	55.8%(8,118)	44.2%(6,427)	D+11.6	D+37.4
1998	37.1%(5,864)	62.9%(9,928)	R+25.7	R+28.7
1996	51.5%(9,544)	48.5%(8,998)	D+2.9	D+1.0

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Governor Elections

Governor Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2022	34.3%(5,547)	65.7%(10,622)	R+31.4	R+10.3
2018	39.4%(5,964)	60.6%(9,159)	R+21.1	D+15.8
2014	31.5%(4,376)	68.5%(9,507)	R+37.0	D+3.7
2010	29.7%(4,100)	70.3%(9,713)	R+40.6	R+12.9
2006	36.1%(4,294)	63.9%(7,596)	R+27.8	R+15.6
2002	43.9%(6,334)	56.1%(8,085)	R+12.1	R+37.0
1998	62.4%(10,129)	37.6%(6,092)	D+24.9	D+78.8
1994	23.0%(3,442)	77.0%(11,494)	R+53.9	R+31.2
1990	38.6%(6,336)	61.4%(10,057)	R+22.7	D+60.7
1986	8.3%(766)	91.7%(8,474)	R+83.4	R+60.0

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Primary Election History

Primary Results

Year	Party	Winner	Runner-up	Nominee?
2024	GOP	Donald Trump(84.9%)	Nikki Haley(10.4%)	✓
2020	Dem	Joe Biden(56.9%)	Bernie Sanders(35.9%)	✓
2016	Dem	Bernie Sanders(58.9%)	Hillary Clinton(40.0%)	✗
2016	GOP	Donald Trump(37.2%)	Ted Cruz(35.7%)	✓
2008	Dem	Barack Obama(59.9%)	Hillary Clinton(35.9%)	✓