HarrisDemocratic39.6%462TrumpRepublican57.9%675OtherAll other candidates2.5%29
R+18.3- Lead
- 213
- Total
- 1,166
- vs nation
- R+16.8
- 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
BidenDemocratic41.4%495TrumpRepublican57.3%685OtherAll other candidates1.3%16
R+15.9- Lead
- 190
- Total
- 1,196
- vs nation
- R+20.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic34.8%344TrumpRepublican57.3%566OtherAll other candidates7.9%78
R+22.5- Lead
- 222
- Total
- 988
- vs nation
- R+24.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic41.0%392RomneyRepublican56.9%545OtherAll other candidates2.1%20
R+16.0- Lead
- 153
- Total
- 957
- vs nation
- R+19.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic47.0%448McCainRepublican50.6%483OtherAll other candidates2.4%23
R+3.7- Lead
- 35
- Total
- 954
- vs nation
- R+10.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic34.7%313BushRepublican63.2%571OtherAll other candidates2.1%19
R+28.6- Lead
- 258
- Total
- 903
- vs nation
- R+26.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+18.3MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,6222024 5-year
- Median household income
- $73,0292024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 86.8%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.4%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 8.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+28.6 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −28.6% |
| 2008 | −3.7% |
| 2012 | −16.0% |
| 2016 | −22.5% |
| 2020 | −15.9% |
| 2024 | −18.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 39.6%Harris462 | 57.9%Trump675 | 2.5% | R+18.3 | R+2.4 | R+16.8 | 1,166 | |
| R | 41.4%Biden495 | 57.3%Trump685 | 1.3% | R+15.9 | D+6.6 | R+20.3 | 1,196 | |
| R | 34.8%Clinton344 | 57.3%Trump566 | 7.9% | R+22.5 | R+6.5 | R+24.6 | 988 | |
| R | 41.0%Obama392 | 56.9%Romney545 | 2.1% | R+16.0 | R+12.3 | R+19.8 | 957 | |
| R | 47.0%Obama448 | 50.6%McCain483 | 2.4% | R+3.7 | — | R+10.9 | 954 | |
| R | 34.7%Kerry313 | 63.2%Bush571 | 2.1% | R+28.6 | — | R+26.1 | 903 |
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 | 40.5%463 | 59.5%679 | 1,142 |
| 2020 | R | 41.7%487 | 58.3%681 | 1,168 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 41.6%465 | 58.4%653 | 1,118 |
Richmond sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 28.6 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 18.3 points.
A population of 2,622, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $73,029 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Richmond, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Richmond, Illinois voted Republican by 18.3 points (R+18.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,166 votes cast, 462 went Democratic and 675 went Republican.
How many people live in Richmond, Illinois?
Richmond, Illinois has a population of 2,622 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Richmond, Illinois?
Median household income in Richmond, Illinois is $73,029 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Richmond, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Richmond, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.