Gallatin County, Illinois: Northern Rural Secular
Illinois · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+53.8
2024 Margin
R+1.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2012
Voting Streak
5K
Population
Gallatin County, Illinois voted R+53.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 1,923 votes (76.01%). This represented a R+1.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+53.8
2020→2024 SwingR+1.6%
Voting StreakR since 2012
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population4,946
Median Age
46.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
15.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$51,868(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
95.3%(US: 57.5%)
Homeownership
80.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.7%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
21.2%(+2.5 vs US)
Evangelical
17.6%(+1.1 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
3.1%(-2.1 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:46.9 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
19.8%↓
18-29
6.2%↓
30-44
17.3%
45-64
31.1%↑
65+
25.6%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail TradeAbove avg
13.4%ManufacturingAbove avg
12.5%AgricultureVery high
10.8%Professional ServicesVery low
5.8%Construction
5.7%EducationBelow avg
4.8%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RProfessional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.2%(561) | 76.0%(1,923) | R+53.8 | R+1.6 |
| 2020 | 23.3%(622) | 75.5%(2,019) | R+52.2 | R+4.8 |
| 2016 | 24.3%(657) | 71.7%(1,942) | R+47.5 | R+29.5 |
| 2012 | 40.0%(1,029) | 58.0%(1,492) | R+18.0 | R+31.1 |
| 2008 | 55.5%(1,587) | 42.4%(1,212) | D+13.1 | D+14.5 |
| 2004 | 48.8%(1,573) | 50.2%(1,619) | R+1.4 | R+9.5 |
| 2000 | 52.8%(1,878) | 44.7%(1,591) | D+8.1 | R+27.7 |
| 1996 | 60.1%(2,113) | 24.4%(856) | D+35.8 | D+0.8 |
| 1992 | 60.1%(2,371) | 25.1%(990) | D+35.0 | D+13.5 |
| 1988 | 60.4%(2,455) | 38.9%(1,580) | D+21.5 | D+16.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 35.5%(769) | 63.4%(1,373) | R+27.9 | D+4.1 |
| 2020 | 32.6%(829) | 64.7%(1,642) | R+32.0 | R+34.1 |
| 2016 | 49.4%(1,263) | 47.3%(1,209) | D+2.1 | R+2.0 |
| 2014 | 49.6%(905) | 45.5%(830) | D+4.1 | D+10.5 |
| 2010 | 42.1%(880) | 48.4%(1,013) | R+6.4 | R+51.2 |
| 2008 | 69.3%(1,844) | 24.5%(651) | D+44.8 | D+0.5 |
| 2004 | 70.6%(2,109) | 26.3%(786) | D+44.3 | D+1.6 |
| 2002 | 70.5%(2,078) | 27.8%(818) | D+42.8 | D+20.2 |
| 1998 | 60.1%(1,738) | 37.5%(1,085) | D+22.6 | R+18.9 |
| 1996 | 68.8%(2,271) | 27.3%(900) | D+41.5 | D+5.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 19.9%(445) | 76.9%(1,716) | R+56.9 | R+44.0 |
| 2018 | 37.7%(779) | 50.6%(1,046) | R+12.9 | D+18.6 |
| 2014 | 30.6%(564) | 62.2%(1,145) | R+31.6 | R+19.5 |
| 2010 | 40.1%(883) | 52.1%(1,148) | R+12.0 | R+43.5 |
| 2006 | 62.1%(1,561) | 30.6%(770) | D+31.4 | D+6.0 |
| 2002 | 61.6%(1,888) | 36.1%(1,108) | D+25.4 | R+48.5 |
| 1998 | 86.7%(2,737) | 12.8%(403) | D+73.9 | D+73.8 |
| 1994 | 49.1%(1,537) | 49.0%(1,534) | D+0.1 | R+48.8 |
| 1990 | 74.1%(2,623) | 25.2%(893) | D+48.9 | D+73.1 |
| 1986 | 9.4%(341) | 33.7%(1,218) | R+24.2 | R+56.1 |
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(91.4%) | Nikki Haley(5.7%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(62.6%) | Bernie Sanders(25.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(50.4%) | Hillary Clinton(40.4%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(54.8%) | Ted Cruz(32.0%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(51.5%) | Barack Obama(40.2%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee