Henderson County, Illinois: Northern Rural Secular
Illinois · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+38.8
2024 Margin
R+5.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
6K
Population
Henderson County, Illinois voted R+38.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 2,369 votes (68.39%). This represented a R+5.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+38.8
2020→2024 SwingR+5.8%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population6,387
Median Age
49.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
19.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$64,946(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.9%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
85.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.0%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.6%(1,026) | 68.4%(2,369) | R+38.8 | R+5.8 |
| 2020 | 32.5%(1,187) | 65.5%(2,394) | R+33.0 | R+4.6 |
| 2016 | 32.8%(1,155) | 61.3%(2,155) | R+28.4 | R+40.7 |
| 2012 | 55.4%(1,978) | 43.2%(1,541) | D+12.3 | R+5.4 |
| 2008 | 58.1%(2,215) | 40.4%(1,541) | D+17.7 | D+7.8 |
| 2004 | 54.6%(2,269) | 44.7%(1,857) | D+9.9 | D+1.6 |
| 2000 | 52.5%(2,030) | 44.2%(1,708) | D+8.3 | R+11.6 |
| 1996 | 54.0%(1,953) | 34.1%(1,233) | D+19.9 | D+2.5 |
| 1992 | 49.7%(2,013) | 32.4%(1,310) | D+17.4 | D+8.0 |
| 1988 | 54.6%(2,085) | 45.2%(1,726) | D+9.4 | D+16.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 36.6%(1,065) | 62.3%(1,813) | R+25.7 | R+1.1 |
| 2020 | 36.4%(1,299) | 61.1%(2,178) | R+24.6 | R+12.6 |
| 2016 | 41.1%(1,407) | 53.1%(1,820) | R+12.1 | R+13.7 |
| 2014 | 48.5%(1,259) | 46.9%(1,217) | D+1.6 | D+18.4 |
| 2010 | 38.4%(1,279) | 55.2%(1,837) | R+16.8 | R+52.6 |
| 2008 | 65.9%(2,387) | 30.1%(1,089) | D+35.8 | R+1.6 |
| 2004 | 67.1%(2,704) | 29.6%(1,195) | D+37.4 | D+20.7 |
| 2002 | 57.3%(1,811) | 40.6%(1,283) | D+16.7 | D+31.6 |
| 1998 | 41.1%(1,394) | 56.0%(1,898) | R+14.9 | R+27.6 |
| 1996 | 54.4%(1,915) | 41.7%(1,467) | D+12.7 | R+1.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29.4%(883) | 66.0%(1,980) | R+36.6 | R+15.9 |
| 2018 | 35.4%(940) | 56.1%(1,488) | R+20.7 | D+4.0 |
| 2014 | 34.8%(912) | 59.4%(1,559) | R+24.7 | R+7.4 |
| 2010 | 37.9%(1,297) | 55.1%(1,888) | R+17.3 | R+32.0 |
| 2006 | 54.7%(1,616) | 39.9%(1,179) | D+14.8 | D+17.3 |
| 2002 | 47.1%(1,528) | 49.6%(1,609) | R+2.5 | D+11.3 |
| 1998 | 42.4%(1,459) | 56.2%(1,935) | R+13.8 | D+28.0 |
| 1994 | 28.3%(943) | 70.1%(2,336) | R+41.8 | R+45.3 |
| 1990 | 51.4%(1,706) | 47.9%(1,589) | D+3.5 | D+45.3 |
| 1986 | 10.3%(350) | 52.1%(1,763) | R+41.7 | R+31.6 |
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(83.5%) | Nikki Haley(12.2%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(69.2%) | Bernie Sanders(23.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(52.1%) | Bernie Sanders(45.5%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(42.4%) | Ted Cruz(33.1%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(57.1%) | Hillary Clinton(38.0%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee
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