HarrisDemocratic57.5%1,902TrumpRepublican40.7%1,345OtherAll other candidates1.8%60
D+16.8- Lead
- 557
- Total
- 3,307
- vs nation
- D+18.3
- Turnout
- —
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Steger, IL
Office (updates table and map)
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
BidenDemocratic58.7%2,142TrumpRepublican39.3%1,434OtherAll other candidates1.9%71
D+19.4- Lead
- 708
- Total
- 3,647
- vs nation
- D+15.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic56.7%1,907TrumpRepublican37.2%1,251OtherAll other candidates6.1%205
D+19.5- Lead
- 656
- Total
- 3,363
- vs nation
- D+17.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic59.1%1,907RomneyRepublican39.2%1,265OtherAll other candidates1.7%54
D+19.9- Lead
- 642
- Total
- 3,226
- vs nation
- D+16.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic60.7%2,122McCainRepublican37.5%1,311OtherAll other candidates1.7%61
D+23.2- Lead
- 811
- Total
- 3,494
- vs nation
- D+15.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic53.2%1,705BushRepublican46.6%1,494OtherAll other candidates0.1%4
D+6.6- Lead
- 211
- Total
- 3,203
- vs nation
- D+9.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+16.8MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 9,4182024 5-year
- Median household income
- $66,5752024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 53.4%2024 5-year
- Black
- 17.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 22.2%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+23.2 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- North Riverside, IL · twin score 90.1
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +6.6% |
| 2008 | +23.2% |
| 2012 | +19.9% |
| 2016 | +19.5% |
| 2020 | +19.4% |
| 2024 | +16.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 57.5%Harris1,902 | 40.7%Trump1,345 | 1.8% | D+16.8 | R+2.6 | D+18.3 | 3,307 | |
| D | 58.7%Biden2,142 | 39.3%Trump1,434 | 1.9% | D+19.4 | R+0.1 | D+15.0 | 3,647 | |
| D | 56.7%Clinton1,907 | 37.2%Trump1,251 | 6.1% | D+19.5 | R+0.4 | D+17.4 | 3,363 | |
| D | 59.1%Obama1,907 | 39.2%Romney1,265 | 1.7% | D+19.9 | R+3.3 | D+16.0 | 3,226 | |
| D | 60.7%Obama2,122 | 37.5%McCain1,311 | 1.7% | D+23.2 | — | D+15.9 | 3,494 | |
| D | 53.2%Kerry1,705 | 46.6%Bush1,494 | 0.1% | D+6.6 | — | D+9.0 | 3,203 |
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 | 59.0%2,501 | 41.0%1,741 | 4,242 |
| 2020 | D | 60.9%2,154 | 39.1%1,385 | 3,539 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 62.3%1,990 | 37.7%1,204 | 3,194 |
Steger sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 23.2 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 16.8 points.
A population of 9,418, a 53% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,575 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of North Riverside and Evergreen Park.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
North Riverside
Illinois
90.1twin score
2008–2024 trajectory
Evergreen Park
Illinois
86.5twin score
2008–2016 trajectoryPolish ancestry
Duquesne
Pennsylvania
82.8twin score
median incomepopulation scaleEnglish ancestry≠ 2012 margin
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 Steger, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Steger, Illinois voted Democratic by 16.8 points (D+16.8), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 3,307 votes cast, 1,902 went Democratic and 1,345 went Republican.
How many people live in Steger, Illinois?
Steger, Illinois has a population of 9,418 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Steger, Illinois?
Median household income in Steger, Illinois is $66,575 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Steger, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Steger, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.