Oregon, Illinois
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −15.9% |
| 2008 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | −7.5% |
| 2016 | −18.4% |
| 2020 | −14.7% |
| 2024 | −16.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 40.6%Harris716 | 57.1%Trump1,008 | 2.3% | R+16.6 | R+1.9 | R+15.1 | 1,764 | |
| R | 41.0%Biden723 | 55.7%Trump982 | 3.3% | R+14.7 | D+3.7 | R+19.1 | 1,764 | |
| R | 36.3%Clinton614 | 54.7%Trump926 | 9.0% | R+18.4 | R+10.9 | R+20.5 | 1,693 | |
| R | 45.3%Obama751 | 52.8%Romney876 | 1.9% | R+7.5 | R+8.5 | R+11.4 | 1,658 | |
| D | 49.0%Obama887 | 48.0%McCain869 | 3.0% | D+1.0 | D+16.9 | R+6.3 | 1,811 | |
| R | 42.0%Kerry711 | 57.9%Bush981 | 0.1% | R+15.9 | — | R+13.5 | 1,694 |
Oregon sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 1.0 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 18.4 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 16.6 points.
A population of 3,851, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $71,841 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Oregon, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Oregon, Illinois voted Republican by 16.6 points (R+16.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,764 votes cast, 716 went Democratic and 1,008 went Republican.
When did Oregon, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Oregon, Illinois voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Oregon, Illinois?
Oregon, Illinois has a population of 3,851 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Oregon, Illinois?
Median household income in Oregon, Illinois is $71,841 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Oregon, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Oregon, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.