HarrisDemocratic74.0%1,688TrumpRepublican25.0%571OtherAll other candidates0.9%21
D+49.0- Lead
- 1,117
- Total
- 2,280
- vs nation
- D+50.5
- Turnout
- —
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Berkeley, 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
BidenDemocratic78.3%2,019TrumpRepublican20.1%518OtherAll other candidates1.6%40
D+58.2- Lead
- 1,501
- Total
- 2,577
- vs nation
- D+53.8
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic76.7%1,797TrumpRepublican19.0%446OtherAll other candidates4.2%99
D+57.7- Lead
- 1,351
- Total
- 2,342
- vs nation
- D+55.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic77.5%1,585RomneyRepublican21.0%430OtherAll other candidates1.5%31
D+56.5- Lead
- 1,155
- Total
- 2,046
- vs nation
- D+52.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic76.3%1,642McCainRepublican22.8%490OtherAll other candidates1.0%21
D+53.5- Lead
- 1,152
- Total
- 2,153
- vs nation
- D+46.2
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic70.6%1,450BushRepublican29.4%604OtherAll other candidates0.0%0
D+41.2- Lead
- 846
- Total
- 2,054
- vs nation
- D+43.6
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+49.0MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 5,1992024 5-year
- Median household income
- $85,8232024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 26.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 25.8%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 44.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+58.2 in 2020MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- West Athens, CA · twin score 93.8
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +41.2% |
| 2008 | +53.5% |
| 2012 | +56.5% |
| 2016 | +57.7% |
| 2020 | +58.2% |
| 2024 | +49.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 74.0%Harris1,688 | 25.0%Trump571 | 0.9% | D+49.0 | R+9.3 | D+50.5 | 2,280 | |
| D | 78.3%Biden2,019 | 20.1%Trump518 | 1.6% | D+58.2 | D+0.6 | D+53.8 | 2,577 | |
| D | 76.7%Clinton1,797 | 19.0%Trump446 | 4.2% | D+57.7 | D+1.2 | D+55.6 | 2,342 | |
| D | 77.5%Obama1,585 | 21.0%Romney430 | 1.5% | D+56.5 | D+2.9 | D+52.6 | 2,046 | |
| D | 76.3%Obama1,642 | 22.8%McCain490 | 1.0% | D+53.5 | — | D+46.2 | 2,153 | |
| D | 70.6%Kerry1,450 | 29.4%Bush604 | 0.0% | D+41.2 | — | D+43.6 | 2,054 |
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 | 78.8%1,902 | 21.2%513 | 2,415 |
| 2020 | D | 80.9%1,964 | 19.1%464 | 2,428 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 80.9%1,834 | 19.1%433 | 2,267 |
Berkeley sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 58.2 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 9.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 49.0 points.
A population of 5,199, a 26% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $85,823 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of West Athens and Woodlawn.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
West Athens
California
93.8twin score
2016–2024 trajectory% Latino≠ 2008 margin
Woodlawn
Maryland
93.2twin score
2012–2024 trajectory≠ Mexican ancestry
Blue Island
Illinois
93.1twin score
2012–2024 trajectory≠ population scale
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 Berkeley, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Berkeley, Illinois voted Democratic by 49.0 points (D+49.0), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,280 votes cast, 1,688 went Democratic and 571 went Republican.
How many people live in Berkeley, Illinois?
Berkeley, Illinois has a population of 5,199 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Berkeley, Illinois?
Median household income in Berkeley, Illinois is $85,823 — above the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Berkeley, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Berkeley, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.