HarrisDemocratic51.5%1,490TrumpRepublican47.1%1,363OtherAll other candidates1.4%41
D+4.4- Lead
- 127
- Total
- 2,894
- vs nation
- D+5.9
- Turnout
- —
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Countryside, 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
BidenDemocratic54.9%1,724TrumpRepublican43.8%1,376OtherAll other candidates1.4%43
D+11.1- Lead
- 348
- Total
- 3,143
- vs nation
- D+6.6
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic50.6%1,389TrumpRepublican42.6%1,170OtherAll other candidates6.7%185
D+8.0- Lead
- 219
- Total
- 2,744
- vs nation
- D+5.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic54.3%1,384RomneyRepublican44.2%1,127OtherAll other candidates1.5%39
D+10.1- Lead
- 257
- Total
- 2,550
- vs nation
- D+6.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic57.6%1,524McCainRepublican40.5%1,073OtherAll other candidates1.9%50
D+17.0- Lead
- 451
- Total
- 2,647
- vs nation
- D+9.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic50.4%1,346BushRepublican49.3%1,318OtherAll other candidates0.3%8
D+1.0- Lead
- 28
- Total
- 2,672
- vs nation
- D+3.5
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+4.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 6,2672024 5-year
- Median household income
- $80,9682024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 70.7%2024 5-year
- Black
- 2.7%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 19.1%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+17.0 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Crestwood, IL · twin score 89.3
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | +17.0% |
| 2012 | +10.1% |
| 2016 | +8.0% |
| 2020 | +11.1% |
| 2024 | +4.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 51.5%Harris1,490 | 47.1%Trump1,363 | 1.4% | D+4.4 | R+6.7 | D+5.9 | 2,894 | |
| D | 54.9%Biden1,724 | 43.8%Trump1,376 | 1.4% | D+11.1 | D+3.1 | D+6.6 | 3,143 | |
| D | 50.6%Clinton1,389 | 42.6%Trump1,170 | 6.7% | D+8.0 | R+2.1 | D+5.9 | 2,744 | |
| D | 54.3%Obama1,384 | 44.2%Romney1,127 | 1.5% | D+10.1 | R+7.0 | D+6.2 | 2,550 | |
| D | 57.6%Obama1,524 | 40.5%McCain1,073 | 1.9% | D+17.0 | — | D+9.8 | 2,647 | |
| D | 50.4%Kerry1,346 | 49.3%Bush1,318 | 0.3% | D+1.0 | — | D+3.5 | 2,672 |
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 | 55.0%1,556 | 45.0%1,271 | 2,827 |
| 2020 | D | 54.6%1,653 | 45.4%1,375 | 3,028 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 57.9%1,657 | 42.1%1,205 | 2,862 |
Countryside sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 17.0 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 4.4 points.
A population of 6,267, a 71% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $80,968 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Crestwood and Island Lake.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Crestwood
Illinois
89.3twin score
median ageelasticitycollege share
Island Lake
Illinois
79.8twin score
elasticityPolish ancestrypopulation scale≠ median age
Fox Lake
Illinois
79.2twin score
elasticityPolish ancestrycollege share
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 Countryside, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Countryside, Illinois voted Democratic by 4.4 points (D+4.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,894 votes cast, 1,490 went Democratic and 1,363 went Republican.
How many people live in Countryside, Illinois?
Countryside, Illinois has a population of 6,267 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Countryside, Illinois?
Median household income in Countryside, Illinois is $80,968 — above the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Countryside, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Countryside, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.