HarrisDemocratic34.9%1,741TrumpRepublican63.3%3,155OtherAll other candidates1.8%88
R+28.4- Lead
- 1,414
- Total
- 4,984
- vs nation
- R+26.9
- 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
BidenDemocratic37.0%1,786TrumpRepublican61.1%2,949OtherAll other candidates2.0%95
R+24.1- Lead
- 1,163
- Total
- 4,830
- vs nation
- R+28.5
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic35.3%1,655TrumpRepublican58.1%2,720OtherAll other candidates6.6%308
R+22.7- Lead
- 1,065
- Total
- 4,683
- vs nation
- R+24.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic49.1%1,867RomneyRepublican48.6%1,848OtherAll other candidates2.3%86
D+0.5- Lead
- 19
- Total
- 3,801
- vs nation
- R+3.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic55.2%2,622McCainRepublican42.7%2,028OtherAll other candidates2.0%96
D+12.5- Lead
- 594
- Total
- 4,746
- vs nation
- D+5.2
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic48.7%2,293BushRepublican51.3%2,419OtherAll other candidates<0.1%1
R+2.7- Lead
- 126
- Total
- 4,713
- vs nation
- R+0.2
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+28.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 12,3302024 5-year
- Median household income
- $57,6092024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 77.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 3.7%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 15.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+12.5 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+28.4 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Tamaqua, PA · twin score 92.2
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −2.7% |
| 2008 | +12.5% |
| 2012 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | −22.7% |
| 2020 | −24.1% |
| 2024 | −28.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 34.9%Harris1,741 | 63.3%Trump3,155 | 1.8% | R+28.4 | R+4.3 | R+26.9 | 4,984 | |
| R | 37.0%Biden1,786 | 61.1%Trump2,949 | 2.0% | R+24.1 | R+1.3 | R+28.5 | 4,830 | |
| R | 35.3%Clinton1,655 | 58.1%Trump2,720 | 6.6% | R+22.7 | R+23.2 | R+24.8 | 4,683 | |
| D | 49.1%Obama1,867 | 48.6%Romney1,848 | 2.3% | D+0.5 | R+12.0 | R+3.4 | 3,801 | |
| D | 55.2%Obama2,622 | 42.7%McCain2,028 | 2.0% | D+12.5 | — | D+5.2 | 4,746 | |
| R | 48.7%Kerry2,293 | 51.3%Bush2,419 | 0.0% | R+2.7 | — | R+0.2 | 4,713 |
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 | 0.0%0 | 100.0%4,107 | 4,107 |
| 2020 | R | 34.9%1,635 | 65.1%3,045 | 4,680 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 41.5%1,865 | 58.5%2,632 | 4,497 |
Streator's economy shifted sharply after glass and coal industries declined through the late 20th century, leaving a working-class electorate that has grown more competitive in countywide races over the past decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 12.5 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 28.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 28.4 points.
A population of 12,330, a 78% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $57,609 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Tamaqua and Coldwater.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Tamaqua
Pennsylvania
92.2twin score
12-yr trendelasticitycollege share≠ Puerto Rican ancestry
Coldwater
Michigan
91.5twin score
elasticitycollege share2024 margin≠ Irish ancestry
Belding
Michigan
91.4twin score
12-yr trendelasticitycollege share
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 Streator, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Streator, Illinois voted Republican by 28.4 points (R+28.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 4,984 votes cast, 1,741 went Democratic and 3,155 went Republican.
When did Streator, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Streator, Illinois voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Streator, Illinois?
Streator, Illinois has a population of 12,330 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Streator, Illinois?
Median household income in Streator, Illinois is $57,609 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Streator, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Streator, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.