Fayette County, Illinois
AkashicFayette County, ILTrumpR+64.7
2024 precinct map of Fayette CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Fayette 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 | 81.7% | 7,847 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 17.0% | 1,632 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.3% | 122 |
Harris +50Trump +50
28 precincts · 9,601 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 | 17.0%Harris1,632 | 81.7%Trump7,847 | 1.3%Kennedy122 | 9,601 | ||
| R | 18.1%Biden1,826 | 79.9%Trump8,055 | 1.1%Jorgensen113 | 10,076 | ||
| R | 19.0%Clinton1,819 | 76.9%Trump7,372 | 3.0%Johnson283 | 9,591 | ||
| R | 31.7%Obama2,853 | 66.0%Romney5,951 | 1.3%JOHNSON118 | 9,012 | ||
| R | 41.0%Obama3,967 | 56.8%McCain5,499 | 2.2%Nader214 | 9,680 | ||
| R | 37.4%Kerry3,571 | 61.6%Bush5,880 | 1.0%Badnarik98 | 9,549 | ||
| R | 41.6%Gore3,886 | 55.7%Bush5,200 | 1.3%Nader122 | 9,338 | ||
| D | 44.2%Clinton3,887 | 44.1%Dole3,881 | 11.0%Perot964 | 8,792 | ||
| D | 47.8%Clinton4,833 | 34.7%Bush3,508 | 17.1%Perot1,730 | 10,118 | ||
| R | 45.8%Dukakis4,632 | 53.9%Bush5,452 | 0.3%Paul34 | 10,118 | ||
| R | 36.7%Mondale3,844 | 63.1%Reagan6,607 | 0.2%Bergland22 | 10,473 | ||
| R | 34.7%Carter3,614 | 62.7%Reagan6,523 | 2.6%Anderson271 | 10,408 | ||
| D | 50.0%Carter5,128 | 49.3%Ford5,059 | 0.7%McCarthy68 | 10,255 | ||
| R | 38.9%McGovern4,192 | 61.1%Nixon6,574 | 0.0%Schmitz2 | 10,768 | ||
| R | 38.6%Humphrey4,011 | 52.4%Nixon5,449 | 9.1%Wallace943 | 10,403 | ||
| D | 58.4%Johnson6,295 | 41.6%Goldwater4,492 | 0.0% | 10,787 | ||
| R | 42.7%Kennedy4,907 | 57.2%Nixon6,586 | 0.1%Byrd11 | 11,504 | ||
| R | 42.2%Stevenson4,914 | 57.8%Eisenhower6,739 | 0.0%Andrews5 | 11,658 | ||
| R | 42.9%Stevenson5,299 | 57.0%Eisenhower7,028 | 0.1%Hallinan12 | 12,339 | ||
| D | 49.7%Truman5,771 | 49.3%Dewey5,717 | 1.0%Thurmond120 | 11,608 | ||
| R | 45.7%Roosevelt5,435 | 53.3%Dewey6,332 | 1.0%Thomas120 | 11,887 | ||
| R | 48.9%Roosevelt7,286 | 50.2%Willkie7,486 | 1.0%Thomas143 | 14,915 | ||
| D | 51.0%Roosevelt6,824 | 48.0%Landon6,419 | 1.0%Lemke128 | 13,371 | ||
| D | 57.1%Roosevelt7,053 | 41.4%Hoover5,122 | 1.5%Thomas185 | 12,360 | ||
| R | 37.7%Smith3,998 | 61.7%Hoover6,545 | 0.7%Thomas73 | 10,616 | ||
| R | 45.1%Davis4,668 | 48.4%Coolidge5,010 | 6.4%La Follette666 | 10,344 | ||
| R | 38.8%Cox3,824 | 58.5%Harding5,758 | 2.7%Debs264 | 9,846 | ||
| D | 49.7%Wilson5,669 | 46.6%Hughes5,316 | 3.7%Benson426 | 11,411 | ||
| D | 46.0%Wilson2,782 | 24.5%Taft1,481 | 29.4%Roosevelt1,779 | 6,042 | ||
| R | 47.7%Bryan3,193 | 48.7%Taft3,261 | 3.7%Debs246 | 6,700 | ||
| R | 42.1%Parker2,650 | 51.6%Roosevelt3,253 | 6.3%Debs399 | 6,302 | ||
| D | 52.5%Bryan3,423 | 44.8%McKinley2,920 | 2.7%Woolley176 | 6,519 | ||
| D | 55.6%Bryan3,627 | 42.5%McKinley2,769 | 1.9%Palmer126 | 6,522 | ||
| D | 45.0%Cleveland2,433 | 36.7%Harrison1,980 | 18.3%Weaver988 | 5,401 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +8.4% |
| 1896 | +13.2% |
| 1900 | +7.7% |
| 1904 | −9.6% |
| 1908 | −1.0% |
| 1912 | +21.5% |
| 1916 | +3.1% |
| 1920 | −19.6% |
| 1924 | −3.3% |
| 1928 | −24.0% |
| 1932 | +15.6% |
| 1936 | +3.0% |
| 1940 | −1.3% |
| 1944 | −7.5% |
| 1948 | +0.5% |
| 1952 | −14.0% |
| 1956 | −15.7% |
| 1960 | −14.6% |
| 1964 | +16.7% |
| 1968 | −13.8% |
| 1972 | −22.1% |
| 1976 | +0.7% |
| 1980 | −27.9% |
| 1984 | −26.4% |
| 1988 | −8.1% |
| 1992 | +13.1% |
| 1996 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | −14.1% |
| 2004 | −24.2% |
| 2008 | −15.8% |
| 2012 | −34.4% |
| 2016 | −57.9% |
| 2020 | −61.8% |
| 2024 | −64.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 14,771 |
| 2018 | 14,056 |
| 2020 | 14,349 |
| 2022 | 12,716 |
| 2024 | 14,814 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Fayette County, anchored by Vandalia in the state's south-central interior, recorded an R+64.7 presidential margin in 2024—among the widest in a state often defined by its urban-rural divide.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 21.5 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 64.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 64.7 points.
A population of 21,315, a 88% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $60,944 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Shelby County and Crawford County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Fayette County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Fayette County, Illinois voted Republican by 64.7 points (R+64.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 9,601 votes cast, 1,632 went Democratic and 7,847 went Republican.
When did Fayette County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Fayette County, Illinois voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Fayette County, Illinois?
Fayette County, Illinois has a population of 21,315 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Fayette County, Illinois?
Median household income in Fayette County, Illinois is $60,944 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Fayette County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Fayette County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 12 went Democratic and 22 went Republican.