Gallatin County, Illinois
AkashicGallatin County, ILTrumpR+53.8
2024 precinct map of Gallatin CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Gallatin 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 | 76.0% | 1,923 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 22.2% | 561 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.8% | 45 |
Harris +50Trump +50
11 precincts · 2,530 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 | 22.2%Harris561 | 76.0%Trump1,923 | 1.8%Kennedy45 | 2,530 | ||
| R | 23.3%Biden622 | 75.5%Trump2,019 | 0.7%Jorgensen18 | 2,675 | ||
| R | 24.3%Clinton657 | 71.7%Trump1,942 | 2.7%Johnson73 | 2,707 | ||
| R | 40.0%Obama1,029 | 58.0%Romney1,492 | 1.0%JOHNSON26 | 2,573 | ||
| D | 55.5%Obama1,587 | 42.4%McCain1,212 | 2.1%Nader60 | 2,859 | ||
| R | 48.8%Kerry1,573 | 50.2%Bush1,619 | 1.0%Badnarik33 | 3,225 | ||
| D | 52.8%Gore1,878 | 44.7%Bush1,591 | 1.1%Nader40 | 3,558 | ||
| D | 60.1%Clinton2,113 | 24.4%Dole856 | 15.0%Perot527 | 3,513 | ||
| D | 60.1%Clinton2,371 | 25.1%Bush990 | 14.4%Perot568 | 3,944 | ||
| D | 60.4%Dukakis2,455 | 38.9%Bush1,580 | 0.7%Paul28 | 4,063 | ||
| D | 52.6%Mondale2,164 | 47.2%Reagan1,939 | 0.2%Bergland9 | 4,112 | ||
| R | 48.4%Carter1,678 | 49.0%Reagan1,700 | 2.5%Anderson88 | 3,466 | ||
| D | 63.3%Carter2,611 | 36.4%Ford1,499 | 0.3%McCarthy13 | 4,123 | ||
| R | 46.1%McGovern1,844 | 53.7%Nixon2,148 | 0.2%Schmitz9 | 4,001 | ||
| D | 47.3%Humphrey1,980 | 43.0%Nixon1,802 | 9.7%Wallace408 | 4,190 | ||
| D | 67.1%Johnson2,845 | 32.9%Goldwater1,394 | 0.0% | 4,239 | ||
| D | 52.2%Kennedy2,386 | 47.7%Nixon2,179 | 0.1%Byrd5 | 4,570 | ||
| D | 50.5%Stevenson2,230 | 49.4%Eisenhower2,179 | 0.1%Andrews6 | 4,415 | ||
| R | 48.3%Stevenson2,153 | 51.6%Eisenhower2,300 | 0.2%Hallinan8 | 4,461 | ||
| D | 56.8%Truman2,385 | 42.6%Dewey1,789 | 0.6%Thurmond26 | 4,200 | ||
| D | 50.6%Roosevelt2,175 | 48.3%Dewey2,073 | 1.1%Thomas47 | 4,295 | ||
| D | 55.5%Roosevelt3,293 | 43.6%Willkie2,588 | 0.8%Thomas48 | 5,929 | ||
| D | 64.1%Roosevelt3,701 | 34.7%Landon2,004 | 1.2%Lemke69 | 5,774 | ||
| D | 72.1%Roosevelt3,469 | 26.6%Hoover1,279 | 1.4%Thomas65 | 4,813 | ||
| D | 53.6%Smith2,343 | 45.8%Hoover2,002 | 0.6%Thomas28 | 4,373 | ||
| D | 52.1%Davis2,385 | 39.2%Coolidge1,792 | 8.7%La Follette399 | 4,576 | ||
| R | 45.7%Cox2,000 | 49.9%Harding2,184 | 4.3%Debs189 | 4,373 | ||
| D | 57.5%Wilson2,920 | 39.1%Hughes1,985 | 3.4%Benson174 | 5,079 | ||
| D | 54.5%Wilson1,697 | 33.8%Taft1,051 | 11.7%Roosevelt363 | 3,111 | ||
| D | 54.6%Bryan1,845 | 41.8%Taft1,411 | 3.6%Debs122 | 3,378 | ||
| D | 49.1%Parker1,540 | 44.7%Roosevelt1,401 | 6.2%Debs193 | 3,134 | ||
| D | 57.3%Bryan2,004 | 40.9%McKinley1,432 | 1.8%Woolley62 | 3,498 | ||
| D | 57.8%Bryan2,067 | 41.0%McKinley1,468 | 1.2%Palmer44 | 3,579 | ||
| D | 53.0%Cleveland1,675 | 38.3%Harrison1,211 | 8.6%Weaver272 | 3,158 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +14.7% |
| 1896 | +16.7% |
| 1900 | +16.4% |
| 1904 | +4.4% |
| 1908 | +12.8% |
| 1912 | +20.8% |
| 1916 | +18.4% |
| 1920 | −4.2% |
| 1924 | +13.0% |
| 1928 | +7.8% |
| 1932 | +45.5% |
| 1936 | +29.4% |
| 1940 | +11.9% |
| 1944 | +2.4% |
| 1948 | +14.2% |
| 1952 | −3.3% |
| 1956 | +1.2% |
| 1960 | +4.5% |
| 1964 | +34.2% |
| 1968 | +4.2% |
| 1972 | −7.6% |
| 1976 | +27.0% |
| 1980 | −0.6% |
| 1984 | +5.5% |
| 1988 | +21.5% |
| 1992 | +35.0% |
| 1996 | +35.8% |
| 2000 | +8.1% |
| 2004 | −1.4% |
| 2008 | +13.1% |
| 2012 | −18.0% |
| 2016 | −47.5% |
| 2020 | −52.2% |
| 2024 | −53.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3,953 |
| 2018 | 3,822 |
| 2020 | 3,889 |
| 2022 | 3,573 |
| 2024 | 3,536 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Gallatin County, tucked into southeastern Illinois along the Wabash River, delivered an R+53.8 margin in 2024—among the widest in a state where statewide results run sharply the other direction. Its population of roughly 6,400 has declined steadily as coal and agriculture shed jobs.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 45.5 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 53.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 53.8 points.
A population of 4,819, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $59,219 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Macoupin County and Braxton County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Gallatin County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Gallatin County, Illinois voted Republican by 53.8 points (R+53.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,530 votes cast, 561 went Democratic and 1,923 went Republican.
When did Gallatin County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Gallatin County, Illinois voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Gallatin County, Illinois?
Gallatin County, Illinois has a population of 4,819 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Gallatin County, Illinois?
Median household income in Gallatin County, Illinois is $59,219 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Gallatin County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Gallatin County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 25 went Democratic and 9 went Republican.