Bureau County, IL
IL · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Bureau County, IL (Illinois) voted R+24.3 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 9,784 votes (61.15%) to 5,900 (36.88%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Bureau County is classified as a solid Republican county. Bureau County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012. The county has a population of approximately 32,866.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.9%(5,900) | 61.1%(9,784) | R+24.3 | R+2.9 |
| 2020 | 38.1%(6,669) | 59.5%(10,411) | R+21.4 | R+1.8 |
| 2016 | 36.4%(6,029) | 56.0%(9,281) | R+19.6 | R+19.4 |
| 2012 | 48.8%(8,134) | 48.9%(8,164) | R+0.2 | R+5.9 |
| 2008 | 51.9%(8,889) | 46.2%(7,911) | D+5.7 | D+16.1 |
| 2004 | 44.5%(7,961) | 54.9%(9,822) | R+10.4 | R+5.8 |
| 2000 | 46.1%(7,754) | 50.7%(8,526) | R+4.6 | R+11.6 |
| 1996 | 47.6%(7,651) | 40.6%(6,528) | D+7.0 | D+3.0 |
| 1992 | 42.2%(7,551) | 38.2%(6,836) | D+4.0 | D+13.4 |
| 1988 | 45.0%(7,354) | 54.4%(8,896) | R+9.4 | D+16.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Bureau County, IL • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40.7%(5,091) | 59.3%(7,429) | R+18.7 | R+4.7 |
| 2020 | 41.1%(7,079) | 55.0%(9,487) | R+14.0 | R+4.2 |
| 2016 | 42.2%(6,842) | 52.0%(8,434) | R+9.8 | D+1.8 |
| 2014 | 42.1%(5,329) | 53.7%(6,798) | R+11.6 | D+14.5 |
| 2010 | 33.4%(4,180) | 59.5%(7,452) | R+26.1 | R+52.7 |
| 2008 | 61.6%(10,291) | 35.0%(5,846) | D+26.6 | D+1.6 |
| 2004 | 61.1%(10,648) | 36.1%(6,284) | D+25.1 | D+8.8 |
| 2002 | 57.1%(7,482) | 40.8%(5,351) | D+16.3 | D+39.2 |
| 1998 | 37.1%(5,308) | 60.1%(8,600) | R+23.0 | R+22.3 |
| 1996 | 48.1%(7,596) | 48.8%(7,710) | R+0.7 | R+1.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 36.0%(4,636) | 60.2%(7,738) | R+24.1 | R+12.1 |
| 2018 | 39.3%(5,290) | 51.2%(6,902) | R+12.0 | D+7.9 |
| 2014 | 37.2%(4,731) | 57.1%(7,258) | R+19.9 | D+3.3 |
| 2010 | 34.4%(4,371) | 57.5%(7,319) | R+23.2 | R+19.0 |
| 2006 | 40.5%(4,877) | 44.7%(5,384) | R+4.2 | D+4.5 |
| 2002 | 43.4%(5,788) | 52.2%(6,953) | R+8.7 | D+5.9 |
| 1998 | 42.0%(6,077) | 56.6%(8,197) | R+14.6 | D+28.1 |
| 1994 | 27.7%(3,921) | 70.4%(9,974) | R+42.7 | R+44.6 |
| 1990 | 50.4%(7,279) | 48.5%(7,009) | D+1.9 | D+51.6 |
| 1986 | 7.2%(943) | 56.9%(7,490) | R+49.8 | R+36.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab