HarrisDemocratic46.9%2,339TrumpRepublican51.6%2,577OtherAll other candidates1.5%75
R+4.8- Lead
- 238
- Total
- 4,991
- vs nation
- R+3.3
- Turnout
- —
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Crestwood, IL
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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
BidenDemocratic50.1%2,609TrumpRepublican48.7%2,533OtherAll other candidates1.2%63
D+1.5- Lead
- 76
- Total
- 5,205
- vs nation
- R+3.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic45.5%2,183TrumpRepublican48.9%2,346OtherAll other candidates5.5%266
R+3.4- Lead
- 163
- Total
- 4,795
- vs nation
- R+5.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic49.7%2,119RomneyRepublican48.8%2,082OtherAll other candidates1.5%65
D+0.9- Lead
- 37
- Total
- 4,266
- vs nation
- R+3.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic52.7%2,492McCainRepublican45.5%2,152OtherAll other candidates1.8%83
D+7.2- Lead
- 340
- Total
- 4,727
- vs nation
- R+0.1
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic45.3%2,205BushRepublican54.3%2,642OtherAll other candidates0.3%16
R+9.0- Lead
- 437
- Total
- 4,863
- vs nation
- R+6.5
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+4.8MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 10,5792024 5-year
- Median household income
- $75,7522024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 68.8%2024 5-year
- Black
- 12.4%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 14.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+7.2 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+9.0 in 2004MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Countryside, IL · twin score 89.3
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −9.0% |
| 2008 | +7.2% |
| 2012 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | −3.4% |
| 2020 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | −4.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 46.9%Harris2,339 | 51.6%Trump2,577 | 1.5% | R+4.8 | R+6.2 | R+3.3 | 4,991 | |
| D | 50.1%Biden2,609 | 48.7%Trump2,533 | 1.2% | D+1.5 | D+4.9 | R+3.0 | 5,205 | |
| R | 45.5%Clinton2,183 | 48.9%Trump2,346 | 5.5% | R+3.4 | R+4.3 | R+5.5 | 4,795 | |
| D | 49.7%Obama2,119 | 48.8%Romney2,082 | 1.5% | D+0.9 | R+6.3 | R+3.0 | 4,266 | |
| D | 52.7%Obama2,492 | 45.5%McCain2,152 | 1.8% | D+7.2 | — | R+0.1 | 4,727 | |
| R | 45.3%Kerry2,205 | 54.3%Bush2,642 | 0.3% | R+9.0 | — | R+6.5 | 4,863 |
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 | 52.2%2,531 | 47.8%2,318 | 4,849 |
| 2020 | D | 51.6%2,593 | 48.4%2,431 | 5,024 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 54.7%2,545 | 45.3%2,105 | 4,650 |
Crestwood sits along the Cal-Sag corridor in Cook County's southwest tier, where blue-collar homeowner demographics have produced competitive swings in recent countywide and state legislative races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 7.2 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 9.0 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 4.8 points.
A population of 10,579, a 69% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $75,752 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Countryside and Fox Lake.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Countryside
Illinois
89.3twin score
median ageelasticitycollege share
Fox Lake
Illinois
84.0twin score
elasticityPolish ancestrycollege share
Winthrop Harbor
Illinois
80.2twin score
median agePolish 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 Crestwood, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Crestwood, Illinois voted Republican by 4.8 points (R+4.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 4,991 votes cast, 2,339 went Democratic and 2,577 went Republican.
When did Crestwood, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Crestwood, Illinois voted Democratic was 2020.
How many people live in Crestwood, Illinois?
Crestwood, Illinois has a population of 10,579 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Crestwood, Illinois?
Median household income in Crestwood, Illinois is $75,752 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Crestwood, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Crestwood, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 3 went Republican.