Clay County, Illinois
AkashicClay County, ILTrumpR+67.3
2024 precinct map of Clay CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Clay 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 | 82.9% | 5,610 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 15.6% | 1,054 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.5% | 102 |
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18 precincts · 6,769 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 | 15.6%Harris1,054 | 82.9%Trump5,610 | 1.5%Kennedy102 | 6,769 | ||
| R | 16.4%Biden1,129 | 81.6%Trump5,629 | 1.3%Jorgensen88 | 6,899 | ||
| R | 16.1%Clinton1,020 | 79.1%Trump5,021 | 3.3%Johnson209 | 6,350 | ||
| R | 26.8%Obama1,584 | 70.9%Romney4,190 | 1.6%JOHNSON96 | 5,908 | ||
| R | 37.6%Obama2,425 | 60.8%McCain3,926 | 1.6%Nader103 | 6,454 | ||
| R | 32.1%Kerry2,101 | 67.4%Bush4,416 | 0.6%Badnarik37 | 6,554 | ||
| R | 36.1%Gore2,212 | 61.8%Bush3,789 | 1.3%Nader78 | 6,135 | ||
| D | 44.2%Clinton2,750 | 43.4%Dole2,703 | 11.5%Perot719 | 6,228 | ||
| D | 44.5%Clinton2,962 | 37.1%Bush2,471 | 17.9%Perot1,193 | 6,652 | ||
| R | 44.0%Dukakis2,761 | 55.6%Bush3,494 | 0.4%Paul24 | 6,279 | ||
| R | 35.5%Mondale2,524 | 64.2%Reagan4,562 | 0.3%Bergland18 | 7,104 | ||
| R | 35.6%Carter2,587 | 61.2%Reagan4,447 | 3.2%Anderson232 | 7,266 | ||
| R | 49.6%Carter3,837 | 49.9%Ford3,860 | 0.4%McCarthy32 | 7,729 | ||
| R | 34.9%McGovern2,844 | 64.9%Nixon5,283 | 0.1%Schmitz11 | 8,138 | ||
| R | 36.0%Humphrey2,878 | 55.5%Nixon4,429 | 8.5%Wallace679 | 7,986 | ||
| D | 55.4%Johnson4,551 | 44.6%Goldwater3,665 | 0.0% | 8,216 | ||
| R | 39.8%Kennedy3,394 | 60.1%Nixon5,134 | 0.1%Byrd10 | 8,538 | ||
| R | 41.1%Stevenson3,553 | 58.7%Eisenhower5,079 | 0.2%Andrews16 | 8,648 | ||
| R | 39.4%Stevenson3,432 | 60.4%Eisenhower5,254 | 0.2%Hallinan15 | 8,701 | ||
| R | 44.5%Truman3,160 | 53.2%Dewey3,782 | 2.3%Thurmond166 | 7,108 | ||
| R | 43.5%Roosevelt3,531 | 55.3%Dewey4,484 | 1.2%Thomas95 | 8,110 | ||
| R | 48.3%Roosevelt4,934 | 50.7%Willkie5,185 | 1.0%Thomas103 | 10,222 | ||
| D | 50.6%Roosevelt4,752 | 48.3%Landon4,528 | 1.1%Lemke104 | 9,384 | ||
| D | 56.6%Roosevelt4,565 | 41.8%Hoover3,373 | 1.6%Thomas126 | 8,064 | ||
| R | 34.8%Smith2,418 | 65.2%Hoover4,522 | 0.0% | 6,940 | ||
| R | 43.2%Davis2,987 | 49.6%Coolidge3,432 | 7.2%La Follette500 | 6,919 | ||
| R | 38.3%Cox2,358 | 59.9%Harding3,683 | 1.8%Debs108 | 6,149 | ||
| R | 46.5%Wilson3,574 | 50.5%Hughes3,879 | 3.0%Benson228 | 7,681 | ||
| D | 44.4%Wilson1,926 | 37.4%Taft1,622 | 18.3%Roosevelt793 | 4,341 | ||
| R | 47.4%Bryan2,152 | 49.5%Taft2,250 | 3.1%Debs141 | 4,543 | ||
| R | 42.7%Parker1,935 | 53.2%Roosevelt2,408 | 4.1%Debs184 | 4,527 | ||
| R | 48.2%Bryan2,295 | 49.5%McKinley2,356 | 2.4%Woolley113 | 4,764 | ||
| D | 50.5%Bryan2,272 | 47.9%McKinley2,155 | 1.6%Palmer73 | 4,500 | ||
| R | 41.3%Cleveland1,604 | 45.6%Harrison1,774 | 13.1%Weaver509 | 3,887 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −4.4% |
| 1896 | +2.6% |
| 1900 | −1.3% |
| 1904 | −10.4% |
| 1908 | −2.2% |
| 1912 | +7.0% |
| 1916 | −4.0% |
| 1920 | −21.5% |
| 1924 | −6.4% |
| 1928 | −30.3% |
| 1932 | +14.8% |
| 1936 | +2.4% |
| 1940 | −2.5% |
| 1944 | −11.8% |
| 1948 | −8.8% |
| 1952 | −20.9% |
| 1956 | −17.6% |
| 1960 | −20.4% |
| 1964 | +10.8% |
| 1968 | −19.4% |
| 1972 | −30.0% |
| 1976 | −0.3% |
| 1980 | −25.6% |
| 1984 | −28.7% |
| 1988 | −11.7% |
| 1992 | +7.4% |
| 1996 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | −25.7% |
| 2004 | −35.3% |
| 2008 | −23.3% |
| 2012 | −44.1% |
| 2016 | −63.0% |
| 2020 | −65.2% |
| 2024 | −67.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 9,880 |
| 2018 | 9,642 |
| 2020 | 9,883 |
| 2022 | 9,623 |
| 2024 | 9,530 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Clay County's R+67.3 presidential margin in 2024 places it among the most one-sided counties in a state more often associated with competitive statewide races. Its population of roughly 14,500 reflects decades of rural depopulation across southeastern Illinois.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 14.8 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 67.3 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 67.3 points.
A population of 13,052, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $60,417 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Vernon County and Ripley County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Clay County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Clay County, Illinois voted Republican by 67.3 points (R+67.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 6,769 votes cast, 1,054 went Democratic and 5,610 went Republican.
When did Clay County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Clay County, Illinois voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Clay County, Illinois?
Clay County, Illinois has a population of 13,052 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Clay County, Illinois?
Median household income in Clay County, Illinois is $60,417 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Clay County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Clay County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 7 went Democratic and 27 went Republican.