HarrisDemocratic58.3%717TrumpRepublican40.6%499OtherAll other candidates1.1%13
D+17.7- Lead
- 218
- Total
- 1,229
- vs nation
- D+19.2
- 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
BidenDemocratic62.1%824TrumpRepublican36.6%485OtherAll other candidates1.3%17
D+25.6- Lead
- 339
- Total
- 1,326
- vs nation
- D+21.1
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic58.7%728TrumpRepublican36.5%453OtherAll other candidates4.8%60
D+22.2- Lead
- 275
- Total
- 1,241
- vs nation
- D+20.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic59.9%700RomneyRepublican38.5%450OtherAll other candidates1.5%18
D+21.4- Lead
- 250
- Total
- 1,168
- vs nation
- D+17.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic60.5%786McCainRepublican37.4%486OtherAll other candidates2.2%28
D+23.1- Lead
- 300
- Total
- 1,300
- vs nation
- D+15.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic54.0%695BushRepublican45.8%589OtherAll other candidates0.2%2
D+8.2- Lead
- 106
- Total
- 1,286
- vs nation
- D+10.7
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+17.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,9072024 5-year
- Median household income
- $58,6912024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 29.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 35.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 32.9%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+25.6 in 2020MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +8.2% |
| 2008 | +23.1% |
| 2012 | +21.4% |
| 2016 | +22.2% |
| 2020 | +25.6% |
| 2024 | +17.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 58.3%Harris717 | 40.6%Trump499 | 1.1% | D+17.7 | R+7.8 | D+19.2 | 1,229 | |
| D | 62.1%Biden824 | 36.6%Trump485 | 1.3% | D+25.6 | D+3.4 | D+21.1 | 1,326 | |
| D | 58.7%Clinton728 | 36.5%Trump453 | 4.8% | D+22.2 | D+0.8 | D+20.1 | 1,241 | |
| D | 59.9%Obama700 | 38.5%Romney450 | 1.5% | D+21.4 | R+1.7 | D+17.5 | 1,168 | |
| D | 60.5%Obama786 | 37.4%McCain486 | 2.2% | D+23.1 | — | D+15.8 | 1,300 | |
| D | 54.0%Kerry695 | 45.8%Bush589 | 0.2% | D+8.2 | — | D+10.7 | 1,286 |
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 | 62.6%749 | 37.4%447 | 1,196 |
| 2020 | D | 65.3%838 | 34.7%445 | 1,283 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 65.7%767 | 34.3%401 | 1,168 |
South Chicago Heights sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 25.6 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 17.7 points.
A population of 3,907, a 30% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $58,691 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did South Chicago Heights, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, South Chicago Heights, Illinois voted Democratic by 17.7 points (D+17.7), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,229 votes cast, 717 went Democratic and 499 went Republican.
How many people live in South Chicago Heights, Illinois?
South Chicago Heights, Illinois has a population of 3,907 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in South Chicago Heights, Illinois?
Median household income in South Chicago Heights, Illinois is $58,691 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of South Chicago Heights, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in South Chicago Heights, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.