Ford County, Illinois: null
Illinois · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+47.8
2024 Margin
R+0.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1936
Voting Streak
Classification
14K
Population
Ford County, Illinois voted R+47.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 4,778 votes (72.91%). This represented a R+0.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1936.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
5.0
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.2/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+47.8
2020→2024 SwingR+0.6%
Voting StreakR since 1936
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population13,534
Median Age
42.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
19.4%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$58,930(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
90.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.6%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
74.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.5%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.7%(US: 17.1%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.1%(1,643) | 72.9%(4,778) | R+47.8 | -0.6 |
| 2020 | 25.2%(1,754) | 72.5%(5,048) | R+47.3 | +0.7 |
| 2016 | 22.1%(1,414) | 70.0%(4,480) | R+47.9 | -5.2 |
| 2012 | 27.5%(1,656) | 70.2%(4,229) | R+42.7 | -13.7 |
| 2008 | 34.9%(2,227) | 63.9%(4,079) | R+29.0 | +11.1 |
| 2004 | 29.5%(1,912) | 69.6%(4,511) | R+40.1 | -10.9 |
| 2000 | 34.0%(2,090) | 63.2%(3,889) | R+29.2 | -11.7 |
| 1996 | 35.8%(2,065) | 53.3%(3,077) | R+17.5 | -4.1 |
| 1992 | 33.6%(2,175) | 47.0%(3,046) | R+13.4 | +19.6 |
| 1988 | 33.0%(2,026) | 66.0%(4,059) | R+33.1 | +13.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28.6%(1,470) | 70.5%(3,621) | R+41.9 | +3.3 |
| 2020 | 25.7%(1,765) | 70.9%(4,872) | R+45.2 | +3.6 |
| 2016 | 22.5%(1,421) | 71.2%(4,507) | R+48.8 | -9.1 |
| 2014 | 28.1%(1,256) | 67.8%(3,034) | R+39.7 | +17.3 |
| 2010 | 17.9%(823) | 74.9%(3,441) | R+57.0 | -59.6 |
| 2008 | 49.8%(3,122) | 47.1%(2,955) | D+2.7 | +2.1 |
| 2004 | 48.4%(3,021) | 47.9%(2,984) | D+0.6 | +4.8 |
| 2002 | 47.1%(2,202) | 51.3%(2,399) | R+4.2 | +43.4 |
| 1998 | 25.1%(1,301) | 72.7%(3,773) | R+47.6 | -22.8 |
| 1996 | 36.1%(2,061) | 60.9%(3,476) | R+24.8 | -7.4 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23.6%(1,230) | 72.5%(3,776) | R+48.9 | +1.8 |
| 2018 | 19.5%(971) | 70.2%(3,495) | R+50.7 | +6.1 |
| 2014 | 19.1%(854) | 75.8%(3,401) | R+56.8 | -2.0 |
| 2010 | 19.5%(906) | 74.3%(3,452) | R+54.8 | -16.1 |
| 2006 | 24.2%(1,060) | 62.9%(2,759) | R+38.7 | -9.1 |
| 2002 | 33.8%(1,599) | 63.4%(3,004) | R+29.6 | -7.6 |
| 1998 | 38.3%(2,011) | 60.4%(3,169) | R+22.1 | +40.8 |
| 1994 | 17.9%(846) | 80.8%(3,815) | R+62.9 | -33.7 |
| 1990 | 34.9%(1,703) | 64.0%(3,122) | R+29.1 | +28.8 |
| 1986 | 4.8%(230) | 62.8%(2,995) | R+58.0 | -13.6 |