LaSalle County, Illinois: Declining Industrial Metro
Illinois · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+18.4
2024 Margin
R+4.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2012
Voting Streak
110K
Population
LaSalle County, Illinois voted R+18.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 30,717 votes (58.5%). This represented a R+4.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+18.4
2020→2024 SwingR+4.2%
Voting StreakR since 2012
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population109,658
Median Age
41.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
18.7%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$67,942(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
83.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
10.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.4%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
73.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.7%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
5.2%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020CatholicSwing vote
19.5%(+0.8 vs US)
EvangelicalStrongly R
10.7%(-5.8 vs US)
Mainline ProtestantSuburban swing
7.9%(+2.7 vs US)
LDS/MormonHistorically R
0.5%(-1.5 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:41.9 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18Future voters
21.3%
18-29Lean D, low turnout
7.8%↓
30-44Swing voters
18.3%
45-64Lean R, high turnout
33.1%↑
65+Lean R, highest turnout
19.4%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
15.6%Retail Trade
13.0%Construction
7.2%EducationBelow avg
6.9%Professional ServicesBelow avg
6.6%HealthcareVery low
4.7%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveHealthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.0%(21,029) | 58.5%(30,717) | R+18.4 | R+4.2 |
| 2020 | 41.8%(22,442) | 56.1%(30,113) | R+14.3 | D+0.1 |
| 2016 | 39.3%(19,543) | 53.6%(26,689) | R+14.4 | R+14.0 |
| 2012 | 48.7%(23,073) | 49.1%(23,256) | R+0.4 | R+11.5 |
| 2008 | 54.7%(27,443) | 43.6%(21,872) | D+11.1 | D+14.7 |
| 2004 | 47.8%(24,263) | 51.5%(26,101) | R+3.6 | R+8.1 |
| 2000 | 50.8%(23,355) | 46.3%(21,276) | D+4.5 | R+10.4 |
| 1996 | 50.9%(21,643) | 36.0%(15,299) | D+14.9 | D+0.5 |
| 1992 | 46.6%(23,276) | 32.2%(16,078) | D+14.4 | D+14.2 |
| 1988 | 49.9%(22,271) | 49.6%(22,166) | D+0.2 | D+14.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 46.1%(18,236) | 52.6%(20,804) | R+6.5 | D+2.2 |
| 2020 | 43.2%(22,851) | 51.9%(27,437) | R+8.7 | R+5.8 |
| 2016 | 45.5%(22,073) | 48.3%(23,471) | R+2.9 | D+7.1 |
| 2014 | 42.3%(14,950) | 52.3%(18,482) | R+10.0 | D+6.2 |
| 2010 | 38.0%(12,826) | 54.2%(18,278) | R+16.2 | R+52.6 |
| 2008 | 65.9%(31,900) | 29.5%(14,269) | D+36.4 | D+3.1 |
| 2004 | 65.0%(32,193) | 31.7%(15,676) | D+33.4 | D+7.4 |
| 2002 | 61.8%(22,710) | 35.8%(13,173) | D+25.9 | D+39.9 |
| 1998 | 41.9%(14,584) | 55.8%(19,429) | R+13.9 | R+21.3 |
| 1996 | 51.8%(21,799) | 44.4%(18,682) | D+7.4 | D+2.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 41.8%(16,558) | 54.9%(21,781) | R+13.2 | R+9.0 |
| 2018 | 43.9%(17,397) | 48.1%(19,034) | R+4.1 | D+12.8 |
| 2014 | 39.2%(13,871) | 56.1%(19,843) | R+16.9 | R+5.5 |
| 2010 | 39.7%(13,495) | 51.1%(17,378) | R+11.4 | R+14.8 |
| 2006 | 30.6%(15,137) | 27.3%(13,488) | D+3.3 | R+1.6 |
| 2002 | 50.2%(18,477) | 45.2%(16,643) | D+5.0 | D+8.8 |
| 1998 | 47.5%(16,536) | 51.3%(17,851) | R+3.8 | D+35.3 |
| 1994 | 29.3%(9,725) | 68.4%(22,685) | R+39.1 | R+47.2 |
| 1990 | 53.6%(20,780) | 45.5%(17,624) | D+8.1 | D+63.4 |
| 1986 | 3.9%(1,345) | 59.2%(20,200) | R+55.3 | R+43.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab