De Witt County, Illinois
AkashicDe Witt County, ILTrumpR+44.7
2024 precinct map of De Witt CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for De Witt 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 | 71.3% | 5,529 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 26.5% | 2,058 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.9% | 149 |
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23 precincts · 7,758 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 | 26.5%Harris2,058 | 71.3%Trump5,529 | 1.9%Kennedy149 | 7,758 | ||
| R | 27.3%Biden2,191 | 70.1%Trump5,632 | 1.7%Jorgensen139 | 8,039 | ||
| R | 25.3%Clinton1,910 | 67.2%Trump5,077 | 5.7%Johnson431 | 7,556 | ||
| R | 35.3%Obama2,601 | 62.1%Romney4,579 | 1.3%JOHNSON99 | 7,368 | ||
| R | 42.4%Obama3,308 | 55.7%McCain4,348 | 1.9%Nader145 | 7,801 | ||
| R | 36.4%Kerry2,836 | 63.1%Bush4,920 | 0.5%Badnarik42 | 7,798 | ||
| R | 40.7%Gore2,870 | 56.3%Bush3,968 | 1.9%Nader133 | 7,051 | ||
| R | 43.7%Clinton2,878 | 45.2%Dole2,978 | 10.5%Perot694 | 6,589 | ||
| R | 38.8%Clinton3,009 | 40.8%Bush3,164 | 19.9%Perot1,543 | 7,759 | ||
| R | 40.0%Dukakis2,660 | 59.3%Bush3,942 | 0.6%Paul43 | 6,645 | ||
| R | 34.0%Mondale2,352 | 65.6%Reagan4,534 | 0.4%Bergland29 | 6,915 | ||
| R | 30.8%Carter2,262 | 63.3%Reagan4,648 | 5.9%Anderson434 | 7,344 | ||
| R | 45.4%Carter3,477 | 54.0%Ford4,137 | 0.7%McCarthy52 | 7,666 | ||
| R | 34.7%McGovern2,672 | 65.2%Nixon5,025 | 0.1%Schmitz8 | 7,705 | ||
| R | 36.0%Humphrey2,823 | 54.2%Nixon4,247 | 9.8%Wallace764 | 7,834 | ||
| D | 54.8%Johnson4,371 | 45.2%Goldwater3,605 | 0.0% | 7,976 | ||
| R | 41.5%Kennedy3,607 | 58.4%Nixon5,074 | 0.1%Byrd8 | 8,689 | ||
| R | 36.8%Stevenson3,093 | 63.1%Eisenhower5,307 | 0.0%Andrews4 | 8,404 | ||
| R | 38.2%Stevenson3,221 | 61.8%Eisenhower5,212 | 0.0%Hallinan3 | 8,436 | ||
| R | 43.8%Truman3,290 | 55.6%Dewey4,178 | 0.6%Thurmond45 | 7,513 | ||
| R | 43.8%Roosevelt3,658 | 55.4%Dewey4,630 | 0.8%Thomas69 | 8,357 | ||
| R | 47.8%Roosevelt5,052 | 51.8%Willkie5,477 | 0.4%Thomas45 | 10,574 | ||
| D | 55.2%Roosevelt5,676 | 44.2%Landon4,544 | 0.6%Lemke60 | 10,280 | ||
| D | 55.2%Roosevelt5,339 | 43.5%Hoover4,207 | 1.3%Thomas127 | 9,673 | ||
| R | 29.9%Smith2,631 | 69.4%Hoover6,100 | 0.7%Thomas59 | 8,790 | ||
| R | 31.3%Davis2,752 | 58.8%Coolidge5,173 | 10.0%La Follette877 | 8,802 | ||
| R | 37.4%Cox3,079 | 60.7%Harding5,001 | 2.0%Debs162 | 8,242 | ||
| D | 48.8%Wilson4,460 | 47.9%Hughes4,380 | 3.3%Benson303 | 9,143 | ||
| D | 39.8%Wilson1,880 | 28.5%Taft1,346 | 31.7%Roosevelt1,499 | 4,725 | ||
| R | 43.6%Bryan2,155 | 53.2%Taft2,628 | 3.2%Debs160 | 4,943 | ||
| R | 37.8%Parker1,872 | 56.0%Roosevelt2,771 | 6.2%Debs309 | 4,952 | ||
| R | 45.8%Bryan2,361 | 52.3%McKinley2,694 | 1.9%Woolley99 | 5,154 | ||
| R | 47.1%Bryan2,370 | 51.5%McKinley2,587 | 1.4%Palmer71 | 5,028 | ||
| D | 47.9%Cleveland2,083 | 47.4%Harrison2,059 | 4.7%Weaver206 | 4,348 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +0.6% |
| 1896 | −4.3% |
| 1900 | −6.5% |
| 1904 | −18.2% |
| 1908 | −9.6% |
| 1912 | +11.3% |
| 1916 | +0.9% |
| 1920 | −23.3% |
| 1924 | −27.5% |
| 1928 | −39.5% |
| 1932 | +11.7% |
| 1936 | +11.0% |
| 1940 | −4.0% |
| 1944 | −11.6% |
| 1948 | −11.8% |
| 1952 | −23.6% |
| 1956 | −26.3% |
| 1960 | −16.9% |
| 1964 | +9.6% |
| 1968 | −18.2% |
| 1972 | −30.5% |
| 1976 | −8.6% |
| 1980 | −32.5% |
| 1984 | −31.6% |
| 1988 | −19.3% |
| 1992 | −2.0% |
| 1996 | −1.5% |
| 2000 | −15.6% |
| 2004 | −26.7% |
| 2008 | −13.3% |
| 2012 | −26.8% |
| 2016 | −41.9% |
| 2020 | −42.8% |
| 2024 | −44.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 12,704 |
| 2018 | 11,443 |
| 2020 | 11,088 |
| 2022 | 10,485 |
| 2024 | 10,327 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
DeWitt County's 2024 presidential margin of R+44.7 reflects a broader rural realignment across central Illinois, where small-town agricultural communities have shifted sharply toward Republican candidates over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 11.7 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 44.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 44.7 points.
A population of 15,373, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $71,678 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Johnson County and Pulaski County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did De Witt County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, De Witt County, Illinois voted Republican by 44.7 points (R+44.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 7,758 votes cast, 2,058 went Democratic and 5,529 went Republican.
When did De Witt County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which De Witt County, Illinois voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in De Witt County, Illinois?
De Witt County, Illinois has a population of 15,373 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in De Witt County, Illinois?
Median household income in De Witt County, Illinois is $71,678 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of De Witt County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in De Witt County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 28 went Republican.