Wayne County, Illinois: null
Illinois · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+70.9
2024 Margin
R+0.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
16K
Population
Wayne County, Illinois voted R+70.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 7,019 votes (84.82%). This represented a R+0.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
9.4
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-2.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+70.9
2020→2024 SwingR+0.4%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population16,179
Median Age
42.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
21.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$53,522(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
95.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.6%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
78.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.0%(1,155) | 84.8%(7,019) | R+70.9 | -0.4 |
| 2020 | 14.0%(1,187) | 84.4%(7,176) | R+70.5 | +0.8 |
| 2016 | 12.6%(1,048) | 83.9%(6,967) | R+71.3 | -13.2 |
| 2012 | 19.7%(1,514) | 77.8%(5,988) | R+58.1 | -22.9 |
| 2008 | 31.6%(2,547) | 66.8%(5,390) | R+35.2 | +12.6 |
| 2004 | 25.8%(2,139) | 73.6%(6,102) | R+47.8 | -7.0 |
| 2000 | 28.7%(2,209) | 69.5%(5,347) | R+40.8 | -28.8 |
| 1996 | 37.5%(3,054) | 49.5%(4,029) | R+12.0 | -6.6 |
| 1992 | 37.6%(3,332) | 42.9%(3,809) | R+5.4 | +21.7 |
| 1988 | 36.2%(3,135) | 63.3%(5,481) | R+27.1 | +14.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16.6%(1,122) | 82.9%(5,610) | R+66.3 | -2.5 |
| 2020 | 16.9%(1,401) | 80.8%(6,708) | R+63.9 | -17.4 |
| 2016 | 24.2%(1,924) | 70.7%(5,616) | R+46.5 | +4.0 |
| 2014 | 22.4%(1,289) | 73.0%(4,189) | R+50.5 | +6.8 |
| 2010 | 18.5%(1,201) | 75.9%(4,922) | R+57.4 | -47.0 |
| 2008 | 42.0%(3,177) | 52.4%(3,958) | R+10.3 | +5.6 |
| 2004 | 40.6%(3,233) | 56.5%(4,502) | R+15.9 | +3.4 |
| 2002 | 39.2%(2,745) | 58.5%(4,095) | R+19.3 | +15.1 |
| 1998 | 31.4%(2,035) | 65.9%(4,263) | R+34.4 | -14.9 |
| 1996 | 38.5%(3,015) | 58.0%(4,540) | R+19.5 | -4.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9.4%(651) | 88.5%(6,140) | R+79.1 | -23.0 |
| 2018 | 17.1%(1,015) | 73.2%(4,340) | R+56.1 | +18.0 |
| 2014 | 10.8%(625) | 85.0%(4,899) | R+74.2 | -11.0 |
| 2010 | 16.6%(1,123) | 79.7%(5,404) | R+63.1 | -17.0 |
| 2006 | 23.7%(1,714) | 69.8%(5,051) | R+46.1 | -10.2 |
| 2002 | 30.8%(2,246) | 66.8%(4,865) | R+36.0 | -66.6 |
| 1998 | 65.0%(4,386) | 34.4%(2,319) | D+30.6 | +73.2 |
| 1994 | 27.5%(1,829) | 70.1%(4,667) | R+42.6 | -38.6 |
| 1990 | 47.5%(3,450) | 51.5%(3,738) | R+4.0 | +39.0 |
| 1986 | 8.6%(637) | 51.5%(3,836) | R+42.9 | -18.2 |