Oglesby, Illinois
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +7.3% |
| 2008 | +21.8% |
| 2012 | +13.6% |
| 2016 | −4.5% |
| 2020 | −5.4% |
| 2024 | −10.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 43.5%Harris845 | 54.4%Trump1,055 | 2.1% | R+10.8 | R+5.5 | R+9.3 | 1,941 | |
| R | 46.0%Biden902 | 51.4%Trump1,007 | 2.6% | R+5.4 | R+0.8 | R+9.8 | 1,960 | |
| R | 43.7%Clinton802 | 48.2%Trump885 | 8.1% | R+4.5 | R+18.1 | R+6.6 | 1,836 | |
| D | 55.6%Obama455 | 42.1%Romney344 | 2.3% | D+13.6 | R+8.2 | D+9.7 | 818 | |
| D | 59.8%Obama1,062 | 38.0%McCain675 | 2.3% | D+21.8 | D+14.5 | D+14.5 | 1,777 | |
| D | 53.6%Kerry932 | 46.3%Bush805 | 0.1% | D+7.3 | — | D+9.8 | 1,738 |
Oglesby sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 21.8 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 10.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 10.8 points.
A population of 3,570, a 83% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $76,189 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Oglesby, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Oglesby, Illinois voted Republican by 10.8 points (R+10.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,941 votes cast, 845 went Democratic and 1,055 went Republican.
When did Oglesby, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Oglesby, Illinois voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Oglesby, Illinois?
Oglesby, Illinois has a population of 3,570 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Oglesby, Illinois?
Median household income in Oglesby, Illinois is $76,189 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Oglesby, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Oglesby, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 3 went Republican.