HarrisDemocratic63.0%1,385TrumpRepublican34.5%759OtherAll other candidates2.5%56
D+28.5- Lead
- 626
- Total
- 2,200
- vs nation
- D+29.9
- 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
BidenDemocratic64.4%1,529TrumpRepublican34.0%806OtherAll other candidates1.6%39
D+30.5- Lead
- 723
- Total
- 2,374
- vs nation
- D+26.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic59.9%1,260TrumpRepublican32.1%676OtherAll other candidates7.9%167
D+27.8- Lead
- 584
- Total
- 2,103
- vs nation
- D+25.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic51.3%1,051RomneyRepublican47.3%969OtherAll other candidates1.4%28
D+4.0- Lead
- 82
- Total
- 2,048
- vs nation
- D+0.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic61.0%1,331McCainRepublican37.8%825OtherAll other candidates1.1%25
D+23.2- Lead
- 506
- Total
- 2,181
- vs nation
- D+15.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic50.9%1,004BushRepublican49.0%968OtherAll other candidates0.1%2
D+1.8- Lead
- 36
- Total
- 1,974
- vs nation
- D+4.3
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+28.5MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,0132024 5-year
- Median household income
- $249,2052024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 83.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 2.6%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 5.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+30.5 in 2020MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | +23.2% |
| 2012 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | +27.8% |
| 2020 | +30.5% |
| 2024 | +28.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 63.0%Harris1,385 | 34.5%Trump759 | 2.5% | D+28.5 | R+2.0 | D+29.9 | 2,200 | |
| D | 64.4%Biden1,529 | 34.0%Trump806 | 1.6% | D+30.5 | D+2.7 | D+26.0 | 2,374 | |
| D | 59.9%Clinton1,260 | 32.1%Trump676 | 7.9% | D+27.8 | D+23.8 | D+25.7 | 2,103 | |
| D | 51.3%Obama1,051 | 47.3%Romney969 | 1.4% | D+4.0 | R+19.2 | D+0.1 | 2,048 | |
| D | 61.0%Obama1,331 | 37.8%McCain825 | 1.1% | D+23.2 | — | D+15.9 | 2,181 | |
| D | 50.9%Kerry1,004 | 49.0%Bush968 | 0.1% | D+1.8 | — | D+4.3 | 1,974 |
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 | 63.7%1,389 | 36.3%791 | 2,180 |
| 2020 | D | 62.9%1,473 | 37.1%870 | 2,343 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 61.0%1,414 | 39.0%904 | 2,318 |
Riverwoods is a small, high-income Lake County village where exceptionally high voter participation and a well-educated electorate make it a reliable bellwether for collar-county suburban trends.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 30.5 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 28.5 points.
A population of 4,013, a 84% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $249,205 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Riverwoods, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Riverwoods, Illinois voted Democratic by 28.5 points (D+28.5), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 2,200 votes cast, 1,385 went Democratic and 759 went Republican.
How many people live in Riverwoods, Illinois?
Riverwoods, Illinois has a population of 4,013 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Riverwoods, Illinois?
Median household income in Riverwoods, Illinois is $249,205 — above the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Riverwoods, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Riverwoods, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.