HarrisDemocratic82.8%1,101TrumpRepublican15.9%211OtherAll other candidates1.3%17
D+67.0- Lead
- 890
- Total
- 1,329
- vs nation
- D+68.4
- Turnout
- —
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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
BidenDemocratic89.0%1,480TrumpRepublican10.0%166OtherAll other candidates1.0%17
D+79.0- Lead
- 1,314
- Total
- 1,663
- vs nation
- D+74.6
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic88.7%1,433TrumpRepublican9.0%146OtherAll other candidates2.2%36
D+79.7- Lead
- 1,287
- Total
- 1,615
- vs nation
- D+77.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic90.0%1,442RomneyRepublican8.5%137OtherAll other candidates1.5%24
D+81.4- Lead
- 1,305
- Total
- 1,603
- vs nation
- D+77.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic89.7%1,562McCainRepublican9.1%158OtherAll other candidates1.2%21
D+80.6- Lead
- 1,404
- Total
- 1,741
- vs nation
- D+73.4
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic88.5%1,376BushRepublican11.5%178OtherAll other candidates0.0%0
D+77.1- Lead
- 1,198
- Total
- 1,554
- vs nation
- D+79.5
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+67.0MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,9372024 5-year
- Median household income
- $57,7902024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 10.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 60.6%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 28.2%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+81.4 in 2012MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +77.1% |
| 2008 | +80.6% |
| 2012 | +81.4% |
| 2016 | +79.7% |
| 2020 | +79.0% |
| 2024 | +67.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 82.8%Harris1,101 | 15.9%Trump211 | 1.3% | D+67.0 | R+12.0 | D+68.4 | 1,329 | |
| D | 89.0%Biden1,480 | 10.0%Trump166 | 1.0% | D+79.0 | R+0.7 | D+74.6 | 1,663 | |
| D | 88.7%Clinton1,433 | 9.0%Trump146 | 2.2% | D+79.7 | R+1.7 | D+77.6 | 1,615 | |
| D | 90.0%Obama1,442 | 8.5%Romney137 | 1.5% | D+81.4 | D+0.8 | D+77.6 | 1,603 | |
| D | 89.7%Obama1,562 | 9.1%McCain158 | 1.2% | D+80.6 | — | D+73.4 | 1,741 | |
| D | 88.5%Kerry1,376 | 11.5%Bush178 | 0.0% | D+77.1 | — | D+79.5 | 1,554 |
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 | 86.0%1,146 | 14.0%186 | 1,332 |
| 2020 | D | 89.6%1,404 | 10.4%163 | 1,567 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 91.8%1,246 | 8.2%111 | 1,357 |
Burnham sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 81.4 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 12.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 67.0 points.
A population of 3,937, a 11% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $57,790 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Burnham, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Burnham, Illinois voted Democratic by 67.0 points (D+67.0), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,329 votes cast, 1,101 went Democratic and 211 went Republican.
How many people live in Burnham, Illinois?
Burnham, Illinois has a population of 3,937 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Burnham, Illinois?
Median household income in Burnham, Illinois is $57,790 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Burnham, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Burnham, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.