El Paso, Illinois
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −38.0% |
| 2008 | −28.3% |
| 2012 | −38.9% |
| 2016 | −39.7% |
| 2020 | −42.7% |
| 2024 | −42.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 27.7%Harris368 | 70.5%Trump936 | 1.7% | R+42.8 | R+0.1 | R+41.3 | 1,327 | |
| R | 27.6%Biden375 | 70.3%Trump956 | 2.1% | R+42.7 | R+3.0 | R+47.2 | 1,360 | |
| R | 25.7%Clinton312 | 65.4%Trump794 | 8.9% | R+39.7 | R+0.8 | R+41.8 | 1,214 | |
| R | 29.5%Obama321 | 68.4%Romney744 | 2.1% | R+38.9 | R+10.6 | R+42.7 | 1,088 | |
| R | 34.9%Obama441 | 63.2%McCain798 | 1.9% | R+28.3 | D+9.7 | R+35.5 | 1,263 | |
| R | 31.0%Kerry369 | 69.0%Bush822 | 0.1% | R+38.0 | — | R+35.5 | 1,192 |
El Paso sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 42.8 points in 2024. The 2024 margin was 42.8 points.
A population of 2,917, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $75,625 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did El Paso, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, El Paso, Illinois voted Republican by 42.8 points (R+42.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,327 votes cast, 368 went Democratic and 936 went Republican.
How many people live in El Paso, Illinois?
El Paso, Illinois has a population of 2,917 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in El Paso, Illinois?
Median household income in El Paso, Illinois is $75,625 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of El Paso, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in El Paso, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.