HarrisDemocratic73.6%5,968TrumpRepublican25.0%2,024OtherAll other candidates1.4%112
D+48.7- Lead
- 3,944
- Total
- 8,104
- vs nation
- D+50.1
- Turnout
- —
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Chicago Heights, 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
BidenDemocratic77.1%7,229TrumpRepublican21.6%2,026OtherAll other candidates1.2%116
D+55.5- Lead
- 5,203
- Total
- 9,371
- vs nation
- D+51.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic77.3%7,474TrumpRepublican19.4%1,877OtherAll other candidates3.3%324
D+57.9- Lead
- 5,597
- Total
- 9,675
- vs nation
- D+55.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic75.9%7,559RomneyRepublican22.5%2,242OtherAll other candidates1.5%152
D+53.4- Lead
- 5,317
- Total
- 9,953
- vs nation
- D+49.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic75.4%8,467McCainRepublican23.4%2,627OtherAll other candidates1.3%141
D+52.0- Lead
- 5,840
- Total
- 11,235
- vs nation
- D+44.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic70.3%7,490BushRepublican29.6%3,154OtherAll other candidates<0.1%5
D+40.7- Lead
- 4,336
- Total
- 10,649
- vs nation
- D+43.2
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+48.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 26,7362024 5-year
- Median household income
- $54,7982024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 20.3%2024 5-year
- Black
- 39.3%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 37.2%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+57.9 in 2016MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Calumet City, IL · twin score 94.8
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +40.7% |
| 2008 | +52.0% |
| 2012 | +53.4% |
| 2016 | +57.9% |
| 2020 | +55.5% |
| 2024 | +48.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 73.6%Harris5,968 | 25.0%Trump2,024 | 1.4% | D+48.7 | R+6.9 | D+50.1 | 8,104 | |
| D | 77.1%Biden7,229 | 21.6%Trump2,026 | 1.2% | D+55.5 | R+2.3 | D+51.1 | 9,371 | |
| D | 77.3%Clinton7,474 | 19.4%Trump1,877 | 3.3% | D+57.9 | D+4.4 | D+55.8 | 9,675 | |
| D | 75.9%Obama7,559 | 22.5%Romney2,242 | 1.5% | D+53.4 | D+1.4 | D+49.6 | 9,953 | |
| D | 75.4%Obama8,467 | 23.4%McCain2,627 | 1.3% | D+52.0 | — | D+44.7 | 11,235 | |
| D | 70.3%Kerry7,490 | 29.6%Bush3,154 | 0.0% | D+40.7 | — | D+43.2 | 10,649 |
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 | 76.6%6,191 | 23.4%1,895 | 8,086 |
| 2020 | D | 79.0%7,177 | 21.0%1,913 | 9,090 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 79.6%6,405 | 20.4%1,642 | 8,047 |
Chicago Heights sits at the intersection of Cook County's south-suburban industrial corridor and a diverse working-class electorate; its Hispanic and Black residents together form a majority that has shaped consistent Democratic margins in recent cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 57.9 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 48.7 points.
A population of 26,736, a 20% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $54,798 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Calumet City and Blue Island.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Calumet City
Illinois
94.8twin score
2012–2024 trajectory≠ African American ancestry
Blue Island
Illinois
94.8twin score
2012–2024 trajectory≠ elasticity
Lancaster
Texas
94.6twin score
2012–2024 trajectory≠ Polish 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 Chicago Heights, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Chicago Heights, Illinois voted Democratic by 48.7 points (D+48.7), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 8,104 votes cast, 5,968 went Democratic and 2,024 went Republican.
How many people live in Chicago Heights, Illinois?
Chicago Heights, Illinois has a population of 26,736 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Chicago Heights, Illinois?
Median household income in Chicago Heights, Illinois is $54,798 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Chicago Heights, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Chicago Heights, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.