HarrisDemocratic62.6%543TrumpRepublican35.8%311OtherAll other candidates1.6%14
D+26.7- Lead
- 232
- Total
- 868
- vs nation
- D+28.2
- Turnout
- —
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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
BidenDemocratic70.2%680TrumpRepublican28.7%278OtherAll other candidates1.1%11
D+41.5- Lead
- 402
- Total
- 969
- vs nation
- D+37.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic72.5%721TrumpRepublican22.9%228OtherAll other candidates4.5%45
D+49.6- Lead
- 493
- Total
- 994
- vs nation
- D+47.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic74.9%777RomneyRepublican23.3%242OtherAll other candidates1.8%19
D+51.5- Lead
- 535
- Total
- 1,038
- vs nation
- D+47.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic81.2%940McCainRepublican18.0%208OtherAll other candidates0.9%10
D+63.2- Lead
- 732
- Total
- 1,158
- vs nation
- D+55.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic75.3%691BushRepublican23.6%217OtherAll other candidates1.1%10
D+51.6- Lead
- 474
- Total
- 918
- vs nation
- D+54.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+26.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,6172024 5-year
- Median household income
- $70,7952024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 21.4%2024 5-year
- Black
- 25.9%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 51.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+63.2 in 2008MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +51.6% |
| 2008 | +63.2% |
| 2012 | +51.5% |
| 2016 | +49.6% |
| 2020 | +41.5% |
| 2024 | +26.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 62.6%Harris543 | 35.8%Trump311 | 1.6% | D+26.7 | R+14.8 | D+28.2 | 868 | |
| D | 70.2%Biden680 | 28.7%Trump278 | 1.1% | D+41.5 | R+8.1 | D+37.0 | 969 | |
| D | 72.5%Clinton721 | 22.9%Trump228 | 4.5% | D+49.6 | R+1.9 | D+47.5 | 994 | |
| D | 74.9%Obama777 | 23.3%Romney242 | 1.8% | D+51.5 | R+11.7 | D+47.7 | 1,038 | |
| D | 81.2%Obama940 | 18.0%McCain208 | 0.9% | D+63.2 | — | D+55.9 | 1,158 | |
| D | 75.3%Kerry691 | 23.6%Bush217 | 1.1% | D+51.6 | — | D+54.1 | 918 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 71.0%669 | 29.0%273 | 942 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 71.1%623 | 28.9%253 | 876 |
Fairmont sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 63.2 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 14.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 26.7 points.
A population of 2,617, a 21% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $70,795 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Fairmont, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Fairmont, Illinois voted Democratic by 26.7 points (D+26.7), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 868 votes cast, 543 went Democratic and 311 went Republican.
How many people live in Fairmont, Illinois?
Fairmont, Illinois has a population of 2,617 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Fairmont, Illinois?
Median household income in Fairmont, Illinois is $70,795 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Fairmont, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Fairmont, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.