Cumberland County, Illinois
AkashicCumberland County, ILTrumpR+61.8
2024 precinct map of Cumberland CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Cumberland 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 | 80.2% | 4,627 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 18.4% | 1,059 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.4% | 82 |
Harris +50Trump +50
15 precincts · 5,769 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 | 18.4%Harris1,059 | 80.2%Trump4,627 | 1.4%Kennedy82 | 5,769 | ||
| R | 19.5%Biden1,142 | 78.7%Trump4,601 | 1.1%Jorgensen63 | 5,849 | ||
| R | 18.5%Clinton1,031 | 75.5%Trump4,206 | 4.3%Johnson238 | 5,571 | ||
| R | 31.0%Obama1,641 | 66.3%Romney3,509 | 1.8%JOHNSON96 | 5,295 | ||
| R | 38.6%Obama2,055 | 59.3%McCain3,156 | 2.1%Nader110 | 5,321 | ||
| R | 34.4%Kerry1,862 | 64.6%Bush3,497 | 1.1%Badnarik57 | 5,416 | ||
| R | 37.6%Gore1,870 | 59.6%Bush2,964 | 1.4%Nader72 | 4,975 | ||
| R | 39.7%Clinton1,776 | 44.8%Dole2,002 | 14.7%Perot657 | 4,469 | ||
| D | 40.6%Clinton2,111 | 35.8%Bush1,860 | 23.2%Perot1,209 | 5,202 | ||
| R | 41.4%Dukakis1,904 | 58.0%Bush2,667 | 0.6%Paul29 | 4,600 | ||
| R | 36.4%Mondale1,733 | 63.0%Reagan3,002 | 0.6%Bergland27 | 4,762 | ||
| R | 35.8%Carter1,892 | 59.7%Reagan3,159 | 4.5%Anderson238 | 5,289 | ||
| D | 51.5%Carter2,752 | 47.1%Ford2,518 | 1.4%McCarthy74 | 5,344 | ||
| R | 38.9%McGovern2,083 | 60.8%Nixon3,257 | 0.3%Schmitz18 | 5,358 | ||
| R | 36.4%Humphrey1,828 | 53.1%Nixon2,671 | 10.5%Wallace529 | 5,028 | ||
| D | 57.6%Johnson3,056 | 42.4%Goldwater2,251 | 0.0% | 5,307 | ||
| R | 45.0%Kennedy2,475 | 54.9%Nixon3,020 | 0.1%Byrd5 | 5,500 | ||
| R | 41.2%Stevenson2,272 | 58.7%Eisenhower3,235 | 0.1%Andrews5 | 5,512 | ||
| R | 39.9%Stevenson2,200 | 59.9%Eisenhower3,302 | 0.2%Hallinan12 | 5,514 | ||
| R | 48.7%Truman2,353 | 50.7%Dewey2,451 | 0.6%Thurmond28 | 4,832 | ||
| R | 46.8%Roosevelt2,391 | 52.9%Dewey2,700 | 0.3%Thomas15 | 5,106 | ||
| R | 47.9%Roosevelt3,091 | 51.6%Willkie3,330 | 0.5%Thomas30 | 6,451 | ||
| D | 51.8%Roosevelt3,290 | 47.5%Landon3,016 | 0.8%Lemke50 | 6,356 | ||
| D | 58.8%Roosevelt3,128 | 40.7%Hoover2,166 | 0.6%Thomas30 | 5,324 | ||
| R | 36.4%Smith1,873 | 63.0%Hoover3,242 | 0.5%Thomas28 | 5,143 | ||
| R | 45.1%Davis2,384 | 51.1%Coolidge2,698 | 3.8%La Follette199 | 5,281 | ||
| R | 40.6%Cox2,162 | 58.2%Harding3,095 | 1.2%Debs63 | 5,320 | ||
| D | 49.6%Wilson2,960 | 48.3%Hughes2,879 | 2.1%Benson126 | 5,965 | ||
| D | 48.6%Wilson1,673 | 28.8%Taft990 | 22.6%Roosevelt777 | 3,440 | ||
| D | 49.6%Bryan1,810 | 47.7%Taft1,739 | 2.7%Debs100 | 3,649 | ||
| R | 44.6%Parker1,644 | 50.4%Roosevelt1,857 | 5.0%Debs184 | 3,685 | ||
| D | 50.7%Bryan1,993 | 47.6%McKinley1,870 | 1.7%Woolley65 | 3,928 | ||
| D | 52.6%Bryan2,098 | 46.5%McKinley1,856 | 0.9%Palmer36 | 3,990 | ||
| D | 50.0%Cleveland1,785 | 41.2%Harrison1,470 | 8.8%Weaver315 | 3,570 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +8.8% |
| 1896 | +6.1% |
| 1900 | +3.1% |
| 1904 | −5.8% |
| 1908 | +1.9% |
| 1912 | +19.9% |
| 1916 | +1.4% |
| 1920 | −17.5% |
| 1924 | −5.9% |
| 1928 | −26.6% |
| 1932 | +18.1% |
| 1936 | +4.3% |
| 1940 | −3.7% |
| 1944 | −6.1% |
| 1948 | −2.0% |
| 1952 | −20.0% |
| 1956 | −17.5% |
| 1960 | −9.9% |
| 1964 | +15.2% |
| 1968 | −16.8% |
| 1972 | −21.9% |
| 1976 | +4.4% |
| 1980 | −24.0% |
| 1984 | −26.6% |
| 1988 | −16.6% |
| 1992 | +4.8% |
| 1996 | −5.1% |
| 2000 | −22.0% |
| 2004 | −30.2% |
| 2008 | −20.7% |
| 2012 | −35.3% |
| 2016 | −57.0% |
| 2020 | −59.1% |
| 2024 | −61.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 8,322 |
| 2018 | 8,035 |
| 2020 | 8,055 |
| 2022 | 7,820 |
| 2024 | 7,739 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Cumberland County's R+61.9 margin in 2024 places it among the deepest-red counties in a state better known for competitive statewide races, reflecting a rural, small-population base where presidential preferences have shifted dramatically over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 19.9 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 61.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 61.8 points.
A population of 10,334, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $73,327 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Jasper County and Greene County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Cumberland County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Cumberland County, Illinois voted Republican by 61.8 points (R+61.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 5,769 votes cast, 1,059 went Democratic and 4,627 went Republican.
When did Cumberland County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Cumberland County, Illinois voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Cumberland County, Illinois?
Cumberland County, Illinois has a population of 10,334 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Cumberland County, Illinois?
Median household income in Cumberland County, Illinois is $73,327 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Cumberland County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Cumberland County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 11 went Democratic and 23 went Republican.