Boone County, Illinois
AkashicBoone County, ILTrumpR+14.5
2024 precinct map of Boone CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Boone County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 56.4% | 13,673 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 41.9% | 10,159 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.6% | 384 |
Harris +50Trump +50
37 precincts · 24,256 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 41.9%Harris10,159 | 56.4%Trump13,673 | 1.6%Kennedy384 | 24,256 | ||
| R | 40.3%Biden10,542 | 53.1%Trump13,883 | 1.4%Jorgensen360 | 26,158 | ||
| R | 39.1%Clinton8,986 | 53.4%Trump12,282 | 4.6%Johnson1,068 | 23,001 | ||
| R | 46.1%Obama9,883 | 51.8%Romney11,096 | 1.3%JOHNSON283 | 21,441 | ||
| D | 51.1%Obama11,333 | 47.0%McCain10,403 | 1.9%Nader421 | 22,157 | ||
| R | 42.4%Kerry8,286 | 57.0%Bush11,132 | 0.6%Badnarik123 | 19,541 | ||
| R | 41.8%Gore6,481 | 55.5%Bush8,617 | 2.1%Nader325 | 15,523 | ||
| R | 41.1%Clinton5,345 | 47.5%Dole6,181 | 10.6%Perot1,377 | 13,009 | ||
| R | 37.5%Clinton5,114 | 41.0%Bush5,589 | 21.1%Perot2,880 | 13,627 | ||
| R | 37.7%Dukakis4,234 | 61.7%Bush6,923 | 0.6%Paul65 | 11,222 | ||
| R | 32.9%Mondale3,717 | 66.7%Reagan7,536 | 0.5%Bergland53 | 11,306 | ||
| R | 27.3%Carter3,175 | 57.7%Reagan6,697 | 15.0%Anderson1,742 | 11,614 | ||
| R | 40.2%Carter4,458 | 58.4%Ford6,470 | 1.4%McCarthy154 | 11,082 | ||
| R | 30.8%McGovern3,131 | 68.9%Nixon7,003 | 0.3%Schmitz31 | 10,165 | ||
| R | 29.4%Humphrey2,801 | 62.3%Nixon5,936 | 8.3%Wallace796 | 9,533 | ||
| R | 42.2%Johnson3,694 | 57.8%Goldwater5,053 | 0.0% | 8,747 | ||
| R | 28.4%Kennedy2,605 | 71.5%Nixon6,552 | 0.1%Byrd5 | 9,162 | ||
| R | 22.0%Stevenson1,890 | 78.0%Eisenhower6,706 | 0.1%Andrews6 | 8,602 | ||
| R | 25.6%Stevenson2,287 | 74.2%Eisenhower6,628 | 0.2%Hallinan17 | 8,932 | ||
| R | 28.2%Truman1,941 | 71.4%Dewey4,916 | 0.4%Thurmond25 | 6,882 | ||
| R | 26.6%Roosevelt2,074 | 73.2%Dewey5,708 | 0.2%Thomas18 | 7,800 | ||
| R | 26.4%Roosevelt2,277 | 73.3%Willkie6,330 | 0.3%Thomas25 | 8,632 | ||
| R | 29.7%Roosevelt2,383 | 67.0%Landon5,375 | 3.3%Lemke264 | 8,022 | ||
| R | 29.6%Roosevelt2,239 | 69.2%Hoover5,244 | 1.2%Thomas92 | 7,575 | ||
| R | 18.6%Smith1,371 | 80.9%Hoover5,965 | 0.4%Thomas33 | 7,369 | ||
| R | 5.4%Davis348 | 75.4%Coolidge4,872 | 19.2%La Follette1,244 | 6,464 | ||
| R | 8.2%Cox496 | 89.4%Harding5,386 | 2.4%Debs143 | 6,025 | ||
| R | 18.1%Wilson1,211 | 77.6%Hughes5,181 | 4.2%Benson281 | 6,673 | ||
| O | 14.7%Wilson540 | 37.0%Taft1,361 | 48.4%Roosevelt1,781 | 3,682 | ||
| R | 15.9%Bryan587 | 76.1%Taft2,805 | 8.0%Debs296 | 3,688 | ||
| R | 8.4%Parker302 | 84.7%Roosevelt3,036 | 6.9%Debs247 | 3,585 | ||
| R | 17.7%Bryan704 | 79.6%McKinley3,159 | 2.7%Woolley108 | 3,971 | ||
| R | 17.1%Bryan657 | 80.9%McKinley3,111 | 2.0%Palmer78 | 3,846 | ||
| R | 19.2%Cleveland518 | 73.8%Harrison1,994 | 7.0%Weaver189 | 2,701 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −54.6% |
| 1896 | −63.8% |
| 1900 | −61.8% |
| 1904 | −76.3% |
| 1908 | −60.1% |
| 1912 | −22.3% |
| 1916 | −59.5% |
| 1920 | −81.2% |
| 1924 | −70.0% |
| 1928 | −62.3% |
| 1932 | −39.7% |
| 1936 | −37.3% |
| 1940 | −47.0% |
| 1944 | −46.6% |
| 1948 | −43.2% |
| 1952 | −48.6% |
| 1956 | −56.0% |
| 1960 | −43.1% |
| 1964 | −15.5% |
| 1968 | −32.9% |
| 1972 | −38.1% |
| 1976 | −18.2% |
| 1980 | −30.3% |
| 1984 | −33.8% |
| 1988 | −24.0% |
| 1992 | −3.5% |
| 1996 | −6.4% |
| 2000 | −13.8% |
| 2004 | −14.6% |
| 2008 | +4.2% |
| 2012 | −5.7% |
| 2016 | −14.3% |
| 2020 | −12.8% |
| 2024 | −14.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 33,357 |
| 2018 | 34,647 |
| 2020 | 27,410 |
| 2022 | 30,454 |
| 2024 | 48,465 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Boone County sits at the northern edge of the Chicago metro's exurban fringe, where a legacy of factory employment has gradually given way to commuter households. Its R+14.5 presidential margin in 2024 reflects a rural-leaning electorate despite modest population growth.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 4.2 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 81.2 points in 1920. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 14.5 points.
A population of 53,230, a 68% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $84,571 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Stephenson County and Lee County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Boone County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Boone County, Illinois voted Republican by 14.5 points (R+14.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 24,256 votes cast, 10,159 went Democratic and 13,673 went Republican.
When did Boone County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Boone County, Illinois voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Boone County, Illinois?
Boone County, Illinois has a population of 53,230 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Boone County, Illinois?
Median household income in Boone County, Illinois is $84,571 — above the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Boone County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Boone County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 32 went Republican.