HarrisDemocratic28.8%704TrumpRepublican68.7%1,681OtherAll other candidates2.5%61
R+39.9- Lead
- 977
- Total
- 2,446
- vs nation
- R+38.5
- 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
BidenDemocratic29.3%709TrumpRepublican69.1%1,672OtherAll other candidates1.6%38
R+39.8- Lead
- 963
- Total
- 2,419
- vs nation
- R+44.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic26.5%570TrumpRepublican67.8%1,461OtherAll other candidates5.7%123
R+41.4- Lead
- 891
- Total
- 2,154
- vs nation
- R+43.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic35.8%697RomneyRepublican62.2%1,211OtherAll other candidates2.0%39
R+26.4- Lead
- 514
- Total
- 1,947
- vs nation
- R+30.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic42.3%907McCainRepublican55.8%1,196OtherAll other candidates1.9%41
R+13.5- Lead
- 289
- Total
- 2,144
- vs nation
- R+20.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic37.1%746BushRepublican62.6%1,259OtherAll other candidates0.2%5
R+25.5- Lead
- 513
- Total
- 2,010
- vs nation
- R+23.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+39.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,6802024 5-year
- Median household income
- $135,4552024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 97.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 1.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+41.4 in 2016MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −25.5% |
| 2008 | −13.5% |
| 2012 | −26.4% |
| 2016 | −41.4% |
| 2020 | −39.8% |
| 2024 | −39.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 28.8%Harris704 | 68.7%Trump1,681 | 2.5% | R+39.9 | R+0.1 | R+38.5 | 2,446 | |
| R | 29.3%Biden709 | 69.1%Trump1,672 | 1.6% | R+39.8 | D+1.6 | R+44.3 | 2,419 | |
| R | 26.5%Clinton570 | 67.8%Trump1,461 | 5.7% | R+41.4 | R+15.0 | R+43.5 | 2,154 | |
| R | 35.8%Obama697 | 62.2%Romney1,211 | 2.0% | R+26.4 | R+12.9 | R+30.3 | 1,947 | |
| R | 42.3%Obama907 | 55.8%McCain1,196 | 1.9% | R+13.5 | — | R+20.8 | 2,144 | |
| R | 37.1%Kerry746 | 62.6%Bush1,259 | 0.2% | R+25.5 | — | R+23.1 | 2,010 |
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 | 25.6%615 | 74.4%1,789 | 2,404 |
| 2020 | R | 26.8%635 | 73.2%1,734 | 2,369 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 31.6%737 | 68.4%1,594 | 2,331 |
Smithton sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 41.4 points in 2016. The 2024 margin was 39.9 points.
A population of 3,680, a 97% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $135,455 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Smithton, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Smithton, Illinois voted Republican by 39.9 points (R+39.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,446 votes cast, 704 went Democratic and 1,681 went Republican.
How many people live in Smithton, Illinois?
Smithton, Illinois has a population of 3,680 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Smithton, Illinois?
Median household income in Smithton, Illinois is $135,455 — above the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Smithton, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Smithton, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.