Mercer County, Illinois: null
Illinois · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+27.1
2024 Margin
R+3.2%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
Classification
16K
Population
Mercer County, Illinois voted R+27.1 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,215 votes (62.49%). This represented a R+3.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
8.5
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-1.5/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+27.1
2020→2024 SwingR+3.2%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population15,699
Median Age
44.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
25.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$67,028(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
93.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.3%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
82.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.4%(2,950) | 62.5%(5,215) | R+27.1 | -3.2 |
| 2020 | 36.8%(3,280) | 60.8%(5,418) | R+24.0 | -3.6 |
| 2016 | 36.0%(3,071) | 56.4%(4,807) | R+20.4 | -27.7 |
| 2012 | 52.6%(4,507) | 45.2%(3,876) | D+7.4 | -4.5 |
| 2008 | 55.2%(4,887) | 43.3%(3,833) | D+11.9 | +10.7 |
| 2004 | 50.3%(4,512) | 49.1%(4,405) | D+1.2 | -7.4 |
| 2000 | 52.9%(4,400) | 44.3%(3,688) | D+8.6 | -11.6 |
| 1996 | 54.2%(4,278) | 34.0%(2,688) | D+20.1 | +8.3 |
| 1992 | 46.7%(3,990) | 34.9%(2,983) | D+11.8 | +5.2 |
| 1988 | 53.0%(4,204) | 46.5%(3,683) | D+6.6 | +16.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40.2%(2,707) | 58.6%(3,945) | R+18.4 | +0.5 |
| 2020 | 39.1%(3,420) | 58.0%(5,068) | R+18.9 | -6.0 |
| 2016 | 40.7%(3,391) | 53.6%(4,465) | R+12.9 | -10.9 |
| 2014 | 46.6%(3,036) | 48.6%(3,165) | R+2.0 | +20.4 |
| 2010 | 35.0%(2,321) | 57.4%(3,806) | R+22.4 | -51.8 |
| 2008 | 62.5%(5,233) | 33.1%(2,773) | D+29.4 | -5.8 |
| 2004 | 66.3%(5,729) | 31.1%(2,685) | D+35.2 | +18.4 |
| 2002 | 57.4%(3,872) | 40.6%(2,737) | D+16.8 | +40.1 |
| 1998 | 36.9%(2,522) | 60.2%(4,115) | R+23.3 | -31.2 |
| 1996 | 52.5%(4,019) | 44.6%(3,417) | D+7.9 | +8.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 33.9%(2,297) | 62.5%(4,238) | R+28.6 | -12.5 |
| 2018 | 36.9%(2,546) | 53.0%(3,658) | R+16.1 | +5.9 |
| 2014 | 36.3%(2,377) | 58.3%(3,823) | R+22.1 | -2.5 |
| 2010 | 35.9%(2,403) | 55.5%(3,710) | R+19.5 | -28.2 |
| 2006 | 51.4%(3,206) | 42.8%(2,668) | D+8.6 | +14.0 |
| 2002 | 45.8%(3,131) | 51.2%(3,498) | R+5.4 | +8.1 |
| 1998 | 42.8%(2,948) | 56.2%(3,872) | R+13.4 | +31.6 |
| 1994 | 26.7%(1,695) | 71.7%(4,550) | R+45.0 | -37.4 |
| 1990 | 45.5%(3,159) | 53.1%(3,689) | R+7.6 | +32.7 |
| 1986 | 8.3%(556) | 48.7%(3,253) | R+40.4 | -34.8 |