Christian County, Illinois: Northern Rural Secular
Illinois · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+46.6
2024 Margin
R+2.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
🌾 N. Rural
Classification
34K
Population
Christian County, Illinois voted R+46.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 11,278 votes (72.55%). This represented a R+2.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
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Northern Rural SecularView all
Rural counties in the Upper Midwest (MN/IA/WI/IN/MO/IL/MI) that voted for Obama in 2008 but have swung dramatically toward Republicans. These historically Democratic, secular farming communities have realigned.
Volatility
7.3
Elasticity
Sticky
Trend
-2.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+46.6
2020→2024 SwingR+2.1%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population34,032
Median Age
42.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
21.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$56,933(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.1%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
74.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.9%(4,026) | 72.5%(11,278) | R+46.6 | -2.1 |
| 2020 | 26.7%(4,335) | 71.2%(11,563) | R+44.5 | -2.2 |
| 2016 | 25.8%(3,992) | 68.1%(10,543) | R+42.3 | -19.3 |
| 2012 | 37.3%(5,494) | 60.3%(8,885) | R+23.0 | -16.7 |
| 2008 | 45.8%(6,918) | 52.1%(7,872) | R+6.3 | +12.9 |
| 2004 | 40.0%(6,112) | 59.2%(9,044) | R+19.2 | -14.2 |
| 2000 | 46.0%(6,799) | 51.0%(7,537) | R+5.0 | -17.6 |
| 1996 | 50.1%(7,431) | 37.5%(5,563) | D+12.6 | -9.9 |
| 1992 | 51.4%(9,042) | 28.9%(5,087) | D+22.5 | +14.3 |
| 1988 | 53.7%(8,295) | 45.6%(7,040) | D+8.1 | +14.3 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32.8%(4,075) | 66.2%(8,222) | R+33.4 | +1.9 |
| 2020 | 30.5%(4,874) | 65.8%(10,515) | R+35.3 | -6.1 |
| 2016 | 32.1%(4,876) | 61.4%(9,316) | R+29.3 | -5.9 |
| 2014 | 36.1%(4,189) | 59.4%(6,896) | R+23.3 | +1.4 |
| 2010 | 32.9%(4,037) | 57.7%(7,072) | R+24.8 | -54.3 |
| 2008 | 62.8%(9,314) | 33.2%(4,929) | D+29.6 | +1.3 |
| 2004 | 62.5%(9,323) | 34.2%(5,101) | D+28.3 | -4.0 |
| 2002 | 65.3%(7,930) | 33.0%(4,012) | D+32.3 | +58.8 |
| 1998 | 35.5%(4,162) | 62.0%(7,278) | R+26.6 | -35.2 |
| 1996 | 52.9%(7,794) | 44.2%(6,522) | D+8.6 | -6.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.4%(3,466) | 68.2%(8,635) | R+40.9 | -17.3 |
| 2018 | 29.1%(3,702) | 52.7%(6,701) | R+23.6 | +12.8 |
| 2014 | 28.3%(3,265) | 64.6%(7,462) | R+36.4 | -7.1 |
| 2010 | 30.7%(3,820) | 60.0%(7,465) | R+29.3 | -12.5 |
| 2006 | 35.9%(4,162) | 52.8%(6,111) | R+16.8 | -21.7 |
| 2002 | 51.3%(6,252) | 46.4%(5,658) | D+4.9 | -18.7 |
| 1998 | 61.4%(7,334) | 37.7%(4,512) | D+23.6 | +45.1 |
| 1994 | 38.4%(4,411) | 59.9%(6,880) | R+21.5 | -40.0 |
| 1990 | 58.9%(8,586) | 40.4%(5,890) | D+18.5 | +62.3 |
| 1986 | 6.8%(888) | 50.7%(6,584) | R+43.9 | -42.7 |