HarrisDemocratic51.6%351TrumpRepublican46.5%316OtherAll other candidates1.9%13
D+5.1- Lead
- 35
- Total
- 680
- vs nation
- D+6.6
- 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
BidenDemocratic53.4%412TrumpRepublican44.9%347OtherAll other candidates1.7%13
D+8.4- Lead
- 65
- Total
- 772
- vs nation
- D+4.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic49.8%360TrumpRepublican44.4%321OtherAll other candidates5.8%42
D+5.4- Lead
- 39
- Total
- 723
- vs nation
- D+3.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic59.7%391RomneyRepublican38.5%252OtherAll other candidates1.8%12
D+21.2- Lead
- 139
- Total
- 655
- vs nation
- D+17.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic62.5%431McCainRepublican35.2%243OtherAll other candidates2.3%16
D+27.2- Lead
- 188
- Total
- 690
- vs nation
- D+20.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic55.2%315BushRepublican44.8%256OtherAll other candidates0.0%0
D+10.3- Lead
- 59
- Total
- 571
- vs nation
- D+12.8
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+5.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,5532024 5-year
- Median household income
- $59,1352024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 40.9%2024 5-year
- Black
- 5.4%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 45.2%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+27.2 in 2008MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +10.3% |
| 2008 | +27.2% |
| 2012 | +21.2% |
| 2016 | +5.4% |
| 2020 | +8.4% |
| 2024 | +5.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 51.6%Harris351 | 46.5%Trump316 | 1.9% | D+5.1 | R+3.3 | D+6.6 | 680 | |
| D | 53.4%Biden412 | 44.9%Trump347 | 1.7% | D+8.4 | D+3.0 | D+4.0 | 772 | |
| D | 49.8%Clinton360 | 44.4%Trump321 | 5.8% | D+5.4 | R+15.8 | D+3.3 | 723 | |
| D | 59.7%Obama391 | 38.5%Romney252 | 1.8% | D+21.2 | R+6.0 | D+17.4 | 655 | |
| D | 62.5%Obama431 | 35.2%McCain243 | 2.3% | D+27.2 | — | D+20.0 | 690 | |
| D | 55.2%Kerry315 | 44.8%Bush256 | 0.0% | D+10.3 | — | D+12.8 | 571 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 58.5%440 | 41.5%312 | 752 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 59.9%428 | 40.1%286 | 714 |
Rockdale sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 27.2 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 5.1 points.
A population of 2,553, a 41% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $59,135 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Rockdale, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Rockdale, Illinois voted Democratic by 5.1 points (D+5.1), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 680 votes cast, 351 went Democratic and 316 went Republican.
How many people live in Rockdale, Illinois?
Rockdale, Illinois has a population of 2,553 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Rockdale, Illinois?
Median household income in Rockdale, Illinois is $59,135 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Rockdale, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Rockdale, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.