Hamilton County, Illinois
AkashicHamilton County, ILTrumpR+63.3
2024 precinct map of Hamilton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Hamilton 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 | 81.0% | 3,385 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 17.7% | 739 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.4% | 57 |
Harris +50Trump +50
16 precincts · 4,181 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 | 17.7%Harris739 | 81.0%Trump3,385 | 1.4%Kennedy57 | 4,181 | ||
| R | 19.1%Biden824 | 79.4%Trump3,432 | 0.9%Jorgensen41 | 4,323 | ||
| R | 19.3%Clinton802 | 77.1%Trump3,206 | 2.7%Johnson114 | 4,156 | ||
| R | 32.2%Obama1,269 | 65.1%Romney2,566 | 1.6%JOHNSON63 | 3,941 | ||
| R | 42.1%Obama1,796 | 55.2%McCain2,353 | 2.7%Nader115 | 4,264 | ||
| R | 40.2%Kerry1,814 | 58.8%Bush2,653 | 1.0%Badnarik47 | 4,514 | ||
| R | 42.4%Gore1,943 | 54.9%Bush2,519 | 1.6%Nader75 | 4,587 | ||
| D | 49.7%Clinton2,242 | 37.2%Dole1,677 | 12.4%Perot560 | 4,509 | ||
| D | 51.9%Clinton2,582 | 30.6%Bush1,521 | 17.3%Perot862 | 4,974 | ||
| R | 49.8%Dukakis2,618 | 49.9%Bush2,622 | 0.3%Paul16 | 5,256 | ||
| R | 42.1%Mondale2,251 | 57.5%Reagan3,074 | 0.4%Bergland21 | 5,346 | ||
| R | 36.5%Carter1,990 | 59.6%Reagan3,254 | 3.9%Anderson212 | 5,456 | ||
| D | 55.2%Carter3,036 | 44.3%Ford2,433 | 0.5%McCarthy29 | 5,498 | ||
| R | 37.9%McGovern2,006 | 61.9%Nixon3,282 | 0.2%Schmitz11 | 5,299 | ||
| R | 35.4%Humphrey1,951 | 52.8%Nixon2,912 | 11.8%Wallace650 | 5,513 | ||
| D | 55.0%Johnson3,133 | 45.0%Goldwater2,561 | 0.0% | 5,694 | ||
| R | 40.9%Kennedy2,639 | 58.9%Nixon3,804 | 0.2%Byrd11 | 6,454 | ||
| R | 42.2%Stevenson2,685 | 57.7%Eisenhower3,675 | 0.1%Andrews4 | 6,364 | ||
| R | 39.6%Stevenson2,662 | 60.3%Eisenhower4,047 | 0.1%Hallinan8 | 6,717 | ||
| R | 48.5%Truman2,750 | 50.9%Dewey2,887 | 0.6%Thurmond32 | 5,669 | ||
| R | 44.5%Roosevelt2,914 | 54.7%Dewey3,582 | 0.8%Thomas55 | 6,551 | ||
| R | 47.6%Roosevelt3,691 | 51.7%Willkie4,005 | 0.7%Thomas52 | 7,748 | ||
| D | 55.1%Roosevelt4,152 | 44.1%Landon3,321 | 0.8%Lemke62 | 7,535 | ||
| D | 61.3%Roosevelt4,059 | 38.0%Hoover2,513 | 0.7%Thomas45 | 6,617 | ||
| R | 47.4%Smith3,037 | 51.1%Hoover3,275 | 1.6%Thomas100 | 6,412 | ||
| D | 52.4%Davis3,168 | 44.0%Coolidge2,659 | 3.5%La Follette214 | 6,041 | ||
| R | 44.0%Cox2,591 | 54.7%Harding3,220 | 1.3%Debs75 | 5,886 | ||
| D | 52.1%Wilson3,644 | 46.3%Hughes3,239 | 1.6%Benson113 | 6,996 | ||
| D | 48.4%Wilson1,920 | 31.3%Taft1,242 | 20.2%Roosevelt802 | 3,964 | ||
| D | 52.1%Bryan2,128 | 44.3%Taft1,809 | 3.7%Debs150 | 4,087 | ||
| D | 49.4%Parker2,049 | 45.6%Roosevelt1,894 | 5.0%Debs206 | 4,149 | ||
| D | 55.5%Bryan2,467 | 43.0%McKinley1,911 | 1.6%Woolley71 | 4,449 | ||
| D | 57.1%Bryan2,408 | 41.9%McKinley1,767 | 0.9%Palmer40 | 4,215 | ||
| D | 54.5%Cleveland2,061 | 39.8%Harrison1,505 | 5.7%Weaver215 | 3,781 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +14.7% |
| 1896 | +15.2% |
| 1900 | +12.5% |
| 1904 | +3.7% |
| 1908 | +7.8% |
| 1912 | +17.1% |
| 1916 | +5.8% |
| 1920 | −10.7% |
| 1924 | +8.4% |
| 1928 | −3.7% |
| 1932 | +23.4% |
| 1936 | +11.0% |
| 1940 | −4.1% |
| 1944 | −10.2% |
| 1948 | −2.4% |
| 1952 | −20.6% |
| 1956 | −15.6% |
| 1960 | −18.1% |
| 1964 | +10.0% |
| 1968 | −17.4% |
| 1972 | −24.1% |
| 1976 | +11.0% |
| 1980 | −23.2% |
| 1984 | −15.4% |
| 1988 | −0.1% |
| 1992 | +21.3% |
| 1996 | +12.5% |
| 2000 | −12.6% |
| 2004 | −18.6% |
| 2008 | −13.1% |
| 2012 | −32.9% |
| 2016 | −57.8% |
| 2020 | −60.3% |
| 2024 | −63.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 5,879 |
| 2018 | 5,829 |
| 2020 | 5,760 |
| 2022 | 5,578 |
| 2024 | 5,797 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Hamilton County, in deep southern Illinois, recorded an R+63.3 presidential margin in 2024, reflecting the region's sharp rightward shift over the past two decades as rural downstate communities have diverged from the Chicago metro.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 23.4 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 63.3 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 63.3 points.
A population of 7,916, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,746 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Henry County and Chariton County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Hamilton County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Hamilton County, Illinois voted Republican by 63.3 points (R+63.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 4,181 votes cast, 739 went Democratic and 3,385 went Republican.
When did Hamilton County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Hamilton County, Illinois voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Hamilton County, Illinois?
Hamilton County, Illinois has a population of 7,916 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Hamilton County, Illinois?
Median household income in Hamilton County, Illinois is $65,746 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Hamilton County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Hamilton County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 14 went Democratic and 20 went Republican.