HarrisDemocratic54.8%30,244TrumpRepublican42.4%23,406OtherAll other candidates2.8%1,530
D+12.4- Lead
- 6,838
- Total
- 55,180
- vs nation
- D+13.9
- 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
BidenDemocratic54.8%32,504TrumpRepublican42.9%25,450OtherAll other candidates2.2%1,323
D+11.9- Lead
- 7,054
- Total
- 59,277
- vs nation
- D+7.4
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic49.2%27,600TrumpRepublican43.2%24,217OtherAll other candidates7.5%4,228
D+6.0- Lead
- 3,383
- Total
- 56,045
- vs nation
- D+3.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic50.9%27,729RomneyRepublican47.1%25,665OtherAll other candidates2.1%1,136
D+3.8- Lead
- 2,064
- Total
- 54,530
- vs nation
- R+0.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic56.3%32,825McCainRepublican42.0%24,496OtherAll other candidates1.7%980
D+14.3- Lead
- 8,329
- Total
- 58,301
- vs nation
- D+7.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic45.4%24,778BushRepublican53.4%29,152OtherAll other candidates1.2%653
R+8.0- Lead
- 4,374
- Total
- 54,583
- vs nation
- R+5.6
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+12.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 113,3302024 5-year
- Median household income
- $66,0642024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 69.3%2024 5-year
- Black
- 19.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 3.4%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+14.3 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+8.0 in 2004MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Spokane, WA · twin score 89.6
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −8.0% |
| 2008 | +14.3% |
| 2012 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | +6.0% |
| 2020 | +11.9% |
| 2024 | +12.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 54.8%Harris30,244 | 42.4%Trump23,406 | 2.8% | D+12.4 | D+0.5 | D+13.9 | 55,180 | |
| D | 54.8%Biden32,504 | 42.9%Trump25,450 | 2.2% | D+11.9 | D+5.9 | D+7.4 | 59,277 | |
| D | 49.2%Clinton27,600 | 43.2%Trump24,217 | 7.5% | D+6.0 | D+2.3 | D+3.9 | 56,045 | |
| D | 50.9%Obama27,729 | 47.1%Romney25,665 | 2.1% | D+3.8 | R+10.5 | R+0.1 | 54,530 | |
| D | 56.3%Obama32,825 | 42.0%McCain24,496 | 1.7% | D+14.3 | — | D+7.0 | 58,301 | |
| R | 45.4%Kerry24,778 | 53.4%Bush29,152 | 1.2% | R+8.0 | — | R+5.6 | 54,583 |
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 | 50.8%25,998 | 49.2%25,196 | 51,194 |
| 2020 | D | 50.7%29,638 | 49.3%28,808 | 58,446 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 56.2%32,087 | 43.8%25,006 | 57,093 |
Home to the state capitol and a large public-sector workforce, Springfield votes as a mid-sized Democratic-leaning city while remaining surrounded by deeply Republican Sangamon County precincts — a split that shapes local and legislative races alike.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 14.3 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 8.0 points in 2004. The 2024 margin was 12.4 points.
A population of 113,330, a 69% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,064 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Spokane and Peoria.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Spokane
Washington
89.6twin score
population scale2008–2024 trajectory12-yr trend≠ Scottish ancestry
Peoria
Illinois
88.3twin score
population scale12-yr trendmedian income
Chattanooga
Tennessee
88.1twin score
population scale2008–2024 trajectorymedian income≠ German ancestry
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Springfield, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Springfield, Illinois voted Democratic by 12.4 points (D+12.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 55,180 votes cast, 30,244 went Democratic and 23,406 went Republican.
When did Springfield, Illinois last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Springfield, Illinois voted Republican was 2004.
How many people live in Springfield, Illinois?
Springfield, Illinois has a population of 113,330 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Springfield, Illinois?
Median household income in Springfield, Illinois is $66,064 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Springfield, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Springfield, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 1 went Republican.