HarrisDemocratic82.9%7,293TrumpRepublican15.8%1,389OtherAll other candidates1.4%120
D+67.1- Lead
- 5,904
- Total
- 8,802
- vs nation
- D+68.5
- 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
BidenDemocratic85.7%8,760TrumpRepublican13.2%1,346OtherAll other candidates1.1%112
D+72.6- Lead
- 7,414
- Total
- 10,218
- vs nation
- D+68.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic83.3%8,267TrumpRepublican13.0%1,292OtherAll other candidates3.7%367
D+70.3- Lead
- 6,975
- Total
- 9,926
- vs nation
- D+68.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic82.6%8,155RomneyRepublican15.8%1,565OtherAll other candidates1.6%154
D+66.7- Lead
- 6,590
- Total
- 9,874
- vs nation
- D+62.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic82.1%8,683McCainRepublican16.9%1,790OtherAll other candidates1.0%103
D+65.2- Lead
- 6,893
- Total
- 10,576
- vs nation
- D+57.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic77.8%7,516BushRepublican22.2%2,141OtherAll other candidates<0.1%5
D+55.6- Lead
- 5,375
- Total
- 9,662
- vs nation
- D+58.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+67.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 21,1562024 5-year
- Median household income
- $61,0722024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 18.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 69.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 8.9%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+72.6 in 2020MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Hazel Crest, IL · twin score 98.9
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +55.6% |
| 2008 | +65.2% |
| 2012 | +66.7% |
| 2016 | +70.3% |
| 2020 | +72.6% |
| 2024 | +67.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 82.9%Harris7,293 | 15.8%Trump1,389 | 1.4% | D+67.1 | R+5.5 | D+68.5 | 8,802 | |
| D | 85.7%Biden8,760 | 13.2%Trump1,346 | 1.1% | D+72.6 | D+2.3 | D+68.1 | 10,218 | |
| D | 83.3%Clinton8,267 | 13.0%Trump1,292 | 3.7% | D+70.3 | D+3.5 | D+68.2 | 9,926 | |
| D | 82.6%Obama8,155 | 15.8%Romney1,565 | 1.6% | D+66.7 | D+1.6 | D+62.9 | 9,874 | |
| D | 82.1%Obama8,683 | 16.9%McCain1,790 | 1.0% | D+65.2 | — | D+57.9 | 10,576 | |
| D | 77.8%Kerry7,516 | 22.2%Bush2,141 | 0.1% | D+55.6 | — | D+58.1 | 9,662 |
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 | 86.5%6,719 | 13.5%1,049 | 7,768 |
| 2020 | D | 87.1%8,757 | 12.9%1,299 | 10,056 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 87.6%7,763 | 12.4%1,095 | 8,858 |
Park Forest Village sits at the Cook-Will county line, and its racially diverse, working- and middle-class electorate has delivered double-digit Democratic margins in recent statewide cycles while maintaining competitive local races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 72.6 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 67.1 points.
A population of 21,156, a 19% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $61,072 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hazel Crest and Milford Mill.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Hazel Crest
Illinois
98.9twin score
2012–2024 trajectory
Milford Mill
Maryland
98.8twin score
2012–2024 trajectory
Forest Park
Ohio
98.8twin score
2008–2024 trajectory
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 Park Forest, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Park Forest, Illinois voted Democratic by 67.1 points (D+67.1), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 8,802 votes cast, 7,293 went Democratic and 1,389 went Republican.
How many people live in Park Forest, Illinois?
Park Forest, Illinois has a population of 21,156 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Park Forest, Illinois?
Median household income in Park Forest, Illinois is $61,072 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Park Forest, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Park Forest, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.