Douglas County, Illinois
AkashicDouglas County, ILTrumpR+46.1
2024 precinct map of Douglas CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Douglas 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 | 72.2% | 6,076 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 26.1% | 2,198 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.5% | 130 |
Harris +50Trump +50
17 precincts · 8,410 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 | 26.1%Harris2,198 | 72.2%Trump6,076 | 1.5%Kennedy130 | 8,410 | ||
| R | 26.7%Biden2,335 | 71.1%Trump6,227 | 1.4%Jorgensen119 | 8,760 | ||
| R | 23.8%Clinton1,949 | 69.5%Trump5,698 | 4.4%Johnson362 | 8,195 | ||
| R | 30.7%Obama2,430 | 67.3%Romney5,334 | 1.2%JOHNSON92 | 7,921 | ||
| R | 38.6%Obama3,228 | 59.9%McCain5,005 | 1.5%Nader123 | 8,356 | ||
| R | 32.4%Kerry2,767 | 66.8%Bush5,702 | 0.8%Badnarik71 | 8,540 | ||
| R | 39.4%Gore3,215 | 58.1%Bush4,734 | 1.6%Nader132 | 8,152 | ||
| R | 42.1%Clinton2,955 | 46.7%Dole3,272 | 10.6%Perot740 | 7,013 | ||
| D | 40.4%Clinton3,341 | 40.0%Bush3,309 | 19.3%Perot1,600 | 8,276 | ||
| R | 41.9%Dukakis3,184 | 57.6%Bush4,378 | 0.5%Paul36 | 7,598 | ||
| R | 33.5%Mondale2,886 | 66.1%Reagan5,691 | 0.3%Bergland27 | 8,604 | ||
| R | 30.9%Carter2,564 | 64.3%Reagan5,330 | 4.8%Anderson400 | 8,294 | ||
| R | 44.9%Carter3,826 | 54.4%Ford4,635 | 0.7%McCarthy61 | 8,522 | ||
| R | 31.2%McGovern2,656 | 68.7%Nixon5,840 | 0.1%Schmitz10 | 8,506 | ||
| R | 33.1%Humphrey2,824 | 59.2%Nixon5,058 | 7.7%Wallace655 | 8,537 | ||
| D | 52.6%Johnson4,695 | 47.4%Goldwater4,223 | 0.0% | 8,918 | ||
| R | 38.0%Kennedy3,532 | 62.0%Nixon5,761 | 0.1%Byrd6 | 9,299 | ||
| R | 33.3%Stevenson2,774 | 66.7%Eisenhower5,559 | 0.1%Andrews6 | 8,339 | ||
| R | 32.8%Stevenson2,706 | 67.1%Eisenhower5,530 | 0.1%Hallinan5 | 8,241 | ||
| R | 40.6%Truman2,893 | 58.6%Dewey4,181 | 0.8%Thurmond55 | 7,129 | ||
| R | 41.4%Roosevelt3,323 | 58.3%Dewey4,684 | 0.3%Thomas28 | 8,035 | ||
| R | 45.0%Roosevelt4,513 | 54.3%Willkie5,451 | 0.7%Thomas67 | 10,031 | ||
| D | 51.9%Roosevelt5,029 | 47.5%Landon4,606 | 0.6%Lemke59 | 9,694 | ||
| D | 60.2%Roosevelt4,954 | 37.7%Hoover3,108 | 2.1%Thomas174 | 8,236 | ||
| R | 31.2%Smith2,239 | 68.2%Hoover4,890 | 0.6%Thomas42 | 7,171 | ||
| R | 31.8%Davis2,315 | 55.7%Coolidge4,046 | 12.5%La Follette909 | 7,270 | ||
| R | 30.8%Cox2,308 | 65.2%Harding4,885 | 4.0%Debs298 | 7,491 | ||
| R | 43.1%Wilson3,768 | 52.2%Hughes4,564 | 4.7%Benson409 | 8,741 | ||
| D | 36.6%Wilson1,633 | 31.0%Taft1,386 | 32.4%Roosevelt1,448 | 4,467 | ||
| R | 39.9%Bryan1,917 | 55.3%Taft2,656 | 4.7%Debs227 | 4,800 | ||
| R | 36.7%Parker1,685 | 54.8%Roosevelt2,518 | 8.5%Debs392 | 4,595 | ||
| R | 42.7%Bryan2,106 | 55.5%McKinley2,733 | 1.8%Woolley89 | 4,928 | ||
| R | 44.0%Bryan2,140 | 54.8%McKinley2,666 | 1.3%Palmer61 | 4,867 | ||
| R | 44.9%Cleveland1,999 | 50.5%Harrison2,246 | 4.6%Weaver204 | 4,449 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −5.6% |
| 1896 | −10.8% |
| 1900 | −12.7% |
| 1904 | −18.1% |
| 1908 | −15.4% |
| 1912 | +5.5% |
| 1916 | −9.1% |
| 1920 | −34.4% |
| 1924 | −23.8% |
| 1928 | −37.0% |
| 1932 | +22.4% |
| 1936 | +4.4% |
| 1940 | −9.4% |
| 1944 | −16.9% |
| 1948 | −18.1% |
| 1952 | −34.3% |
| 1956 | −33.4% |
| 1960 | −24.0% |
| 1964 | +5.3% |
| 1968 | −26.2% |
| 1972 | −37.4% |
| 1976 | −9.5% |
| 1980 | −33.3% |
| 1984 | −32.6% |
| 1988 | −15.7% |
| 1992 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | −4.5% |
| 2000 | −18.6% |
| 2004 | −34.4% |
| 2008 | −21.3% |
| 2012 | −36.7% |
| 2016 | −45.7% |
| 2020 | −44.4% |
| 2024 | −46.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 12,553 |
| 2018 | 11,967 |
| 2020 | 12,169 |
| 2022 | 11,809 |
| 2024 | 12,037 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Douglas County, anchored by Tuscola in east-central Illinois, has shifted steadily toward lopsided Republican margins over two decades, reflecting the broader rural realignment across the Midwest's agricultural flatlands.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 22.4 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 46.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 46.1 points.
A population of 19,751, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $77,320 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Cass County and Phelps County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Douglas County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Douglas County, Illinois voted Republican by 46.1 points (R+46.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 8,410 votes cast, 2,198 went Democratic and 6,076 went Republican.
When did Douglas County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Douglas County, Illinois voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Douglas County, Illinois?
Douglas County, Illinois has a population of 19,751 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Douglas County, Illinois?
Median household income in Douglas County, Illinois is $77,320 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Douglas County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Douglas County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 29 went Republican.