Dwight, Illinois
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −15.6% |
| 2008 | −2.4% |
| 2012 | −8.5% |
| 2016 | −24.7% |
| 2020 | −32.4% |
| 2024 | −35.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 30.8%Harris593 | 66.7%Trump1,282 | 2.5% | R+35.8 | R+3.5 | R+34.4 | 1,923 | |
| R | 32.4%Biden636 | 64.8%Trump1,271 | 2.8% | R+32.4 | R+7.7 | R+36.8 | 1,962 | |
| R | 33.8%Clinton600 | 58.4%Trump1,038 | 7.8% | R+24.7 | R+16.2 | R+26.8 | 1,776 | |
| R | 44.8%Obama752 | 53.2%Romney894 | 2.0% | R+8.5 | R+6.0 | R+12.3 | 1,680 | |
| R | 47.4%Obama877 | 49.8%McCain922 | 2.8% | R+2.4 | D+13.2 | R+9.7 | 1,850 | |
| R | 41.0%Kerry773 | 56.6%Bush1,067 | 2.3% | R+15.6 | — | R+13.1 | 1,884 |
Dwight sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 35.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 35.8 points.
A population of 3,872, a 86% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $71,184 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Dwight, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Dwight, Illinois voted Republican by 35.8 points (R+35.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,923 votes cast, 593 went Democratic and 1,282 went Republican.
How many people live in Dwight, Illinois?
Dwight, Illinois has a population of 3,872 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Dwight, Illinois?
Median household income in Dwight, Illinois is $71,184 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Dwight, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Dwight, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.