HarrisDemocratic64.2%38,273TrumpRepublican33.5%19,933OtherAll other candidates2.3%1,380
D+30.8- Lead
- 18,340
- Total
- 59,586
- vs nation
- D+32.3
- Turnout
- —
Akashiccity
Aurora, IL
Office (updates table and map)
President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic68.8%45,290TrumpRepublican29.0%19,104OtherAll other candidates2.1%1,410
D+39.8- Lead
- 26,186
- Total
- 65,804
- vs nation
- D+35.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic65.2%38,671TrumpRepublican27.6%16,362OtherAll other candidates7.3%4,313
D+37.6- Lead
- 22,309
- Total
- 59,346
- vs nation
- D+35.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic63.2%35,158RomneyRepublican35.1%19,560OtherAll other candidates1.7%937
D+28.0- Lead
- 15,598
- Total
- 55,655
- vs nation
- D+24.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic65.8%36,831McCainRepublican32.9%18,402OtherAll other candidates1.3%716
D+32.9- Lead
- 18,429
- Total
- 55,949
- vs nation
- D+25.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic56.0%26,498BushRepublican43.8%20,720OtherAll other candidates0.3%127
D+12.2- Lead
- 5,778
- Total
- 47,345
- vs nation
- D+14.7
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+30.8MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 179,8982024 5-year
- Median household income
- $93,6332024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 32.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 10.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 42.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+39.8 in 2020MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Elgin, IL · twin score 94.9
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +12.2% |
| 2008 | +32.9% |
| 2012 | +28.0% |
| 2016 | +37.6% |
| 2020 | +39.8% |
| 2024 | +30.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 64.2%Harris38,273 | 33.5%Trump19,933 | 2.3% | D+30.8 | R+9.0 | D+32.3 | 59,586 | |
| D | 68.8%Biden45,290 | 29.0%Trump19,104 | 2.1% | D+39.8 | D+2.2 | D+35.3 | 65,804 | |
| D | 65.2%Clinton38,671 | 27.6%Trump16,362 | 7.3% | D+37.6 | D+9.6 | D+35.5 | 59,346 | |
| D | 63.2%Obama35,158 | 35.1%Romney19,560 | 1.7% | D+28.0 | R+4.9 | D+24.2 | 55,655 | |
| D | 65.8%Obama36,831 | 32.9%McCain18,402 | 1.3% | D+32.9 | — | D+25.7 | 55,949 | |
| D | 56.0%Kerry26,498 | 43.8%Bush20,720 | 0.3% | D+12.2 | — | D+14.7 | 47,345 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 67.5%44,624 | 32.5%21,454 | 66,078 |
| 2020 | D | 70.5%45,400 | 29.5%18,965 | 64,365 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 69.8%42,928 | 30.2%18,596 | 61,524 |
Aurora's electorate has shifted markedly as its Latino population now exceeds 40%, making it a bellwether for how demographic change moves formerly Republican-leaning collar counties toward competitive terrain.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 39.8 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 9.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 30.8 points.
A population of 179,898, a 33% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $93,633 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Elgin and Bolingbrook.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Elgin
Illinois
94.9twin score
population scale% Latino2008–2016 trajectory≠ Asian Indian ancestry
Bolingbrook
Illinois
92.8twin score
2008–2024 trajectory
Long Beach
California
92.2twin score
population scale2016–2024 trajectory≠ Asian Indian ancestry
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Aurora, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Aurora, Illinois voted Democratic by 30.8 points (D+30.8), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 59,586 votes cast, 38,273 went Democratic and 19,933 went Republican.
How many people live in Aurora, Illinois?
Aurora, Illinois has a population of 179,898 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Aurora, Illinois?
Median household income in Aurora, Illinois is $93,633 — above the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Aurora, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Aurora, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.