Morgan County, Illinois: Deep Red Country
Illinois · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+32.4
2024 Margin
R+0.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
33K
Population
Morgan County, Illinois voted R+32.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 9,607 votes (65.46%). This represented a R+0.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+32.4
2020→2024 SwingR+0.6%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population32,915
Median Age
41.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
30.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$61,188(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
87.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
6.0%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
71.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.1%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.0%(4,848) | 65.5%(9,607) | R+32.4 | R+0.6 |
| 2020 | 33.1%(5,076) | 64.9%(9,950) | R+31.8 | R+2.2 |
| 2016 | 31.7%(4,696) | 61.3%(9,076) | R+29.6 | R+14.3 |
| 2012 | 41.1%(5,806) | 56.4%(7,972) | R+15.3 | R+14.5 |
| 2008 | 48.6%(7,467) | 49.4%(7,591) | R+0.8 | D+23.8 |
| 2004 | 37.2%(5,650) | 61.9%(9,392) | R+24.6 | R+9.6 |
| 2000 | 41.1%(5,899) | 56.2%(8,058) | R+15.1 | R+13.6 |
| 1996 | 43.2%(6,150) | 44.6%(6,352) | R+1.4 | R+0.1 |
| 1992 | 39.0%(6,351) | 40.3%(6,566) | R+1.3 | D+17.3 |
| 1988 | 40.5%(6,032) | 59.2%(8,808) | R+18.6 | D+14.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 34.4%(3,795) | 64.6%(7,120) | R+30.1 | R+6.0 |
| 2020 | 36.6%(5,548) | 60.8%(9,213) | R+24.2 | D+5.7 |
| 2016 | 32.3%(4,733) | 62.3%(9,112) | R+29.9 | R+14.9 |
| 2014 | 40.6%(4,534) | 55.6%(6,212) | R+15.0 | D+19.6 |
| 2010 | 28.9%(3,101) | 63.5%(6,818) | R+34.6 | R+67.8 |
| 2008 | 64.9%(9,813) | 31.8%(4,801) | D+33.2 | D+12.1 |
| 2004 | 58.4%(8,578) | 37.3%(5,478) | D+21.1 | D+0.9 |
| 2002 | 59.4%(7,130) | 39.2%(4,704) | D+20.2 | D+59.9 |
| 1998 | 29.3%(3,353) | 68.9%(7,893) | R+39.6 | R+35.1 |
| 1996 | 46.4%(6,534) | 50.9%(7,169) | R+4.5 | D+3.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31.1%(3,537) | 65.1%(7,392) | R+34.0 | R+15.4 |
| 2018 | 27.4%(3,207) | 46.0%(5,382) | R+18.6 | D+17.5 |
| 2014 | 28.6%(3,182) | 64.8%(7,192) | R+36.1 | R+3.0 |
| 2010 | 29.3%(3,162) | 62.5%(6,738) | R+33.1 | R+1.7 |
| 2006 | 28.4%(3,349) | 59.8%(7,057) | R+31.4 | R+24.6 |
| 2002 | 45.2%(5,465) | 52.0%(6,288) | R+6.8 | D+11.8 |
| 1998 | 40.2%(4,630) | 58.8%(6,772) | R+18.6 | D+30.9 |
| 1994 | 24.4%(3,059) | 74.0%(9,258) | R+49.5 | R+39.4 |
| 1990 | 44.5%(5,831) | 54.7%(7,162) | R+10.2 | D+48.4 |
| 1986 | 4.1%(514) | 62.7%(7,926) | R+58.6 | R+36.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab