St. Joseph, Illinois
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −40.6% |
| 2008 | −26.0% |
| 2012 | −43.2% |
| 2016 | −42.1% |
| 2020 | −36.3% |
| 2024 | −35.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 30.7%Harris666 | 66.5%Trump1,444 | 2.8% | R+35.9 | D+0.5 | R+34.4 | 2,170 | |
| R | 30.7%Biden684 | 67.0%Trump1,494 | 2.3% | R+36.3 | D+5.8 | R+40.8 | 2,230 | |
| R | 24.8%Clinton496 | 66.9%Trump1,338 | 8.3% | R+42.1 | D+1.2 | R+44.2 | 2,001 | |
| R | 26.8%Obama496 | 70.1%Romney1,296 | 3.1% | R+43.2 | R+17.2 | R+47.1 | 1,850 | |
| R | 36.2%Obama705 | 62.2%McCain1,211 | 1.5% | R+26.0 | D+14.6 | R+33.3 | 1,946 | |
| R | 29.6%Kerry602 | 70.2%Bush1,426 | 0.1% | R+40.6 | — | R+38.1 | 2,031 |
St. Joseph sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 43.2 points in 2012. The 2024 margin was 35.9 points.
A population of 3,778, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $120,789 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did St. Joseph, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, St. Joseph, Illinois voted Republican by 35.9 points (R+35.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,170 votes cast, 666 went Democratic and 1,444 went Republican.
How many people live in St. Joseph, Illinois?
St. Joseph, Illinois has a population of 3,778 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in St. Joseph, Illinois?
Median household income in St. Joseph, Illinois is $120,789 — above the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of St. Joseph, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in St. Joseph, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.