HarrisDemocratic36.2%590TrumpRepublican61.9%1,009OtherAll other candidates2.0%32
R+25.7- Lead
- 419
- Total
- 1,631
- vs nation
- R+24.2
- 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
BidenDemocratic38.8%656TrumpRepublican58.9%996OtherAll other candidates2.3%39
R+20.1- Lead
- 340
- Total
- 1,691
- vs nation
- R+24.6
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic35.5%525TrumpRepublican58.8%868OtherAll other candidates5.7%84
R+23.2- Lead
- 343
- Total
- 1,477
- vs nation
- R+25.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic46.5%512RomneyRepublican51.4%566OtherAll other candidates2.1%23
R+4.9- Lead
- 54
- Total
- 1,101
- vs nation
- R+8.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic51.3%798McCainRepublican46.9%729OtherAll other candidates1.9%29
D+4.4- Lead
- 69
- Total
- 1,556
- vs nation
- R+2.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic38.5%553BushRepublican59.8%860OtherAll other candidates1.7%25
R+21.3- Lead
- 307
- Total
- 1,438
- vs nation
- R+18.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+25.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,3742024 5-year
- Median household income
- $102,9862024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 87.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 6.1%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+4.4 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+25.7 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −21.3% |
| 2008 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | −4.9% |
| 2016 | −23.2% |
| 2020 | −20.1% |
| 2024 | −25.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 36.2%Harris590 | 61.9%Trump1,009 | 2.0% | R+25.7 | R+5.6 | R+24.2 | 1,631 | |
| R | 38.8%Biden656 | 58.9%Trump996 | 2.3% | R+20.1 | D+3.1 | R+24.6 | 1,691 | |
| R | 35.5%Clinton525 | 58.8%Trump868 | 5.7% | R+23.2 | R+18.3 | R+25.3 | 1,477 | |
| R | 46.5%Obama512 | 51.4%Romney566 | 2.1% | R+4.9 | R+9.3 | R+8.8 | 1,101 | |
| D | 51.3%Obama798 | 46.9%McCain729 | 1.9% | D+4.4 | — | R+2.8 | 1,556 | |
| R | 38.5%Kerry553 | 59.8%Bush860 | 1.7% | R+21.3 | — | R+18.9 | 1,438 |
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 | R | 37.3%599 | 62.7%1,007 | 1,606 |
| 2020 | R | 41.0%679 | 59.0%976 | 1,655 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 41.6%655 | 58.4%921 | 1,576 |
Pistakee Highlands sits along the Chain O'Lakes waterway in McHenry County, a collar county that has trended more competitive in recent election cycles despite its historically Republican baseline.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 4.4 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 25.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 25.7 points.
A population of 3,374, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $102,986 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Pistakee Highlands, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Pistakee Highlands, Illinois voted Republican by 25.7 points (R+25.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,631 votes cast, 590 went Democratic and 1,009 went Republican.
When did Pistakee Highlands, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Pistakee Highlands, Illinois voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Pistakee Highlands, Illinois?
Pistakee Highlands, Illinois has a population of 3,374 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Pistakee Highlands, Illinois?
Median household income in Pistakee Highlands, Illinois is $102,986 — above the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Pistakee Highlands, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Pistakee Highlands, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.