HarrisDemocratic39.2%539TrumpRepublican58.8%809OtherAll other candidates2.0%27
R+19.6- Lead
- 270
- Total
- 1,375
- vs nation
- R+18.2
- 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
BidenDemocratic37.4%539TrumpRepublican60.5%873OtherAll other candidates2.1%30
R+23.2- Lead
- 334
- Total
- 1,442
- vs nation
- R+27.6
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic31.6%409TrumpRepublican61.7%798OtherAll other candidates6.7%87
R+30.1- Lead
- 389
- Total
- 1,294
- vs nation
- R+32.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic33.1%402RomneyRepublican65.2%792OtherAll other candidates1.6%20
R+32.1- Lead
- 390
- Total
- 1,214
- vs nation
- R+36.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic39.3%501McCainRepublican59.1%754OtherAll other candidates1.6%20
R+19.8- Lead
- 253
- Total
- 1,275
- vs nation
- R+27.1
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic29.8%380BushRepublican68.6%874OtherAll other candidates1.6%20
R+38.8- Lead
- 494
- Total
- 1,274
- vs nation
- R+36.3
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+19.6MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,5622024 5-year
- Median household income
- $161,7192024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 75.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 2.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 5.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+38.8 in 2004MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −38.8% |
| 2008 | −19.8% |
| 2012 | −32.1% |
| 2016 | −30.1% |
| 2020 | −23.2% |
| 2024 | −19.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 39.2%Harris539 | 58.8%Trump809 | 2.0% | R+19.6 | D+3.5 | R+18.2 | 1,375 | |
| R | 37.4%Biden539 | 60.5%Trump873 | 2.1% | R+23.2 | D+6.9 | R+27.6 | 1,442 | |
| R | 31.6%Clinton409 | 61.7%Trump798 | 6.7% | R+30.1 | D+2.1 | R+32.2 | 1,294 | |
| R | 33.1%Obama402 | 65.2%Romney792 | 1.6% | R+32.1 | R+12.3 | R+36.0 | 1,214 | |
| R | 39.3%Obama501 | 59.1%McCain754 | 1.6% | R+19.8 | — | R+27.1 | 1,275 | |
| R | 29.8%Kerry380 | 68.6%Bush874 | 1.6% | R+38.8 | — | R+36.3 | 1,274 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 35.8%498 | 64.2%894 | 1,392 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 35.3%490 | 64.7%900 | 1,390 |
Wayne sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 38.8 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.5 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 19.6 points.
A population of 2,562, a 76% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $161,719 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wayne, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wayne, Illinois voted Republican by 19.6 points (R+19.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,375 votes cast, 539 went Democratic and 809 went Republican.
How many people live in Wayne, Illinois?
Wayne, Illinois has a population of 2,562 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wayne, Illinois?
Median household income in Wayne, Illinois is $161,719 — above the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Wayne, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Wayne, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.