Richland County, Illinois: null
Illinois · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+53.4
2024 Margin
R+0.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1996
Voting Streak
Classification
16K
Population
Richland County, Illinois voted R+53.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,889 votes (75.94%). This represented a R+0.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
7.7
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.9/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+53.4
2020→2024 SwingR+0.7%
Voting StreakR since 1996
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population15,813
Median Age
42.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
25.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$61,607(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
93.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.9%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
73.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.5%(1,747) | 75.9%(5,889) | R+53.4 | -0.7 |
| 2020 | 22.7%(1,830) | 75.4%(6,089) | R+52.7 | +1.3 |
| 2016 | 20.6%(1,584) | 74.6%(5,739) | R+54.0 | -21.1 |
| 2012 | 32.4%(2,362) | 65.3%(4,756) | R+32.9 | -17.9 |
| 2008 | 41.6%(3,181) | 56.6%(4,329) | R+15.0 | +18.9 |
| 2004 | 32.6%(2,529) | 66.5%(5,153) | R+33.9 | -3.9 |
| 2000 | 33.5%(2,491) | 63.5%(4,718) | R+30.0 | -23.3 |
| 1996 | 39.3%(2,679) | 46.0%(3,137) | R+6.7 | -9.6 |
| 1992 | 40.8%(3,286) | 37.9%(3,053) | D+2.9 | +22.5 |
| 1988 | 40.0%(2,863) | 59.6%(4,264) | R+19.6 | +24.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.0%(1,551) | 74.3%(4,608) | R+49.3 | -0.7 |
| 2020 | 24.4%(1,932) | 73.0%(5,777) | R+48.6 | -12.5 |
| 2016 | 29.6%(2,208) | 65.7%(4,900) | R+36.1 | -0.1 |
| 2014 | 29.7%(1,466) | 65.7%(3,244) | R+36.0 | +8.2 |
| 2010 | 25.2%(1,270) | 69.4%(3,501) | R+44.2 | -45.5 |
| 2008 | 48.5%(3,584) | 47.2%(3,485) | D+1.3 | +16.6 |
| 2004 | 40.9%(3,048) | 56.2%(4,185) | R+15.3 | -9.4 |
| 2002 | 45.9%(2,654) | 51.8%(2,995) | R+5.9 | +12.3 |
| 1998 | 39.7%(2,463) | 57.9%(3,588) | R+18.1 | -5.1 |
| 1996 | 41.6%(2,725) | 54.6%(3,582) | R+13.1 | -11.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 19.0%(1,234) | 76.9%(4,996) | R+57.9 | -26.5 |
| 2018 | 29.8%(1,800) | 61.2%(3,692) | R+31.4 | +16.0 |
| 2014 | 23.6%(1,171) | 71.0%(3,525) | R+47.4 | -0.5 |
| 2010 | 24.5%(1,266) | 71.4%(3,684) | R+46.8 | -15.3 |
| 2006 | 28.0%(1,690) | 59.6%(3,598) | R+31.6 | -20.9 |
| 2002 | 43.6%(2,639) | 54.3%(3,285) | R+10.7 | -54.5 |
| 1998 | 71.5%(4,622) | 27.7%(1,791) | D+43.8 | +92.8 |
| 1994 | 24.8%(1,419) | 73.8%(4,216) | R+49.0 | -45.3 |
| 1990 | 47.8%(2,854) | 51.4%(3,071) | R+3.6 | +43.7 |
| 1986 | 8.3%(540) | 55.6%(3,598) | R+47.3 | -21.3 |