HarrisDemocratic75.9%2,446TrumpRepublican22.6%730OtherAll other candidates1.5%47
D+53.2- Lead
- 1,716
- Total
- 3,223
- vs nation
- D+54.7
- Turnout
- —
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Hillside, 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
BidenDemocratic82.0%2,923TrumpRepublican16.9%602OtherAll other candidates1.1%40
D+65.1- Lead
- 2,321
- Total
- 3,565
- vs nation
- D+60.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic81.2%2,782TrumpRepublican15.0%513OtherAll other candidates3.9%133
D+66.2- Lead
- 2,269
- Total
- 3,428
- vs nation
- D+64.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic81.8%2,588RomneyRepublican16.7%527OtherAll other candidates1.5%48
D+65.2- Lead
- 2,061
- Total
- 3,163
- vs nation
- D+61.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic80.9%2,670McCainRepublican18.1%597OtherAll other candidates1.1%35
D+62.8- Lead
- 2,073
- Total
- 3,302
- vs nation
- D+55.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic76.4%2,361BushRepublican23.5%727OtherAll other candidates<0.1%2
D+52.9- Lead
- 1,634
- Total
- 3,090
- vs nation
- D+55.3
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+53.2MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 8,0842024 5-year
- Median household income
- $72,3202024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 19.1%2024 5-year
- Black
- 45.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 33.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+66.2 in 2016MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Broadview, IL · twin score 97.0
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +52.9% |
| 2008 | +62.8% |
| 2012 | +65.2% |
| 2016 | +66.2% |
| 2020 | +65.1% |
| 2024 | +53.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 75.9%Harris2,446 | 22.6%Trump730 | 1.5% | D+53.2 | R+11.9 | D+54.7 | 3,223 | |
| D | 82.0%Biden2,923 | 16.9%Trump602 | 1.1% | D+65.1 | R+1.1 | D+60.7 | 3,565 | |
| D | 81.2%Clinton2,782 | 15.0%Trump513 | 3.9% | D+66.2 | D+1.0 | D+64.1 | 3,428 | |
| D | 81.8%Obama2,588 | 16.7%Romney527 | 1.5% | D+65.2 | D+2.4 | D+61.3 | 3,163 | |
| D | 80.9%Obama2,670 | 18.1%McCain597 | 1.1% | D+62.8 | — | D+55.5 | 3,302 | |
| D | 76.4%Kerry2,361 | 23.5%Bush727 | 0.1% | D+52.9 | — | D+55.3 | 3,090 |
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 | 80.3%2,645 | 19.7%650 | 3,295 |
| 2020 | D | 84.3%2,779 | 15.7%518 | 3,297 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 84.5%2,624 | 15.5%483 | 3,107 |
Hillside sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 66.2 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 11.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 53.2 points.
A population of 8,084, a 19% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $72,320 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Broadview and Bellwood.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Broadview
Illinois
97.0twin score
2008–2020 trajectory
Bellwood
Illinois
96.1twin score
2008–2020 trajectory≠ median age
Peppermill Village
Maryland
95.6twin score
2012–2024 trajectory≠ 2008 margin
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 Hillside, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Hillside, Illinois voted Democratic by 53.2 points (D+53.2), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 3,223 votes cast, 2,446 went Democratic and 730 went Republican.
How many people live in Hillside, Illinois?
Hillside, Illinois has a population of 8,084 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Hillside, Illinois?
Median household income in Hillside, Illinois is $72,320 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Hillside, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Hillside, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.