Hardin County, Illinois
AkashicHardin County, ILTrumpR+61.7
2024 precinct map of Hardin CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Hardin 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 | 80.3% | 1,546 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 18.5% | 357 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.1% | 22 |
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6 precincts · 1,926 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 | 18.5%Harris357 | 80.3%Trump1,546 | 1.1%Kennedy22 | 1,926 | ||
| R | 20.8%Biden449 | 78.2%Trump1,691 | 0.6%Jorgensen14 | 2,162 | ||
| R | 19.6%Clinton420 | 77.0%Trump1,653 | 2.1%Johnson46 | 2,148 | ||
| R | 31.8%Obama742 | 65.9%Romney1,535 | 1.3%JOHNSON31 | 2,330 | ||
| R | 39.6%Obama892 | 59.0%McCain1,330 | 1.5%Nader33 | 2,255 | ||
| R | 37.9%Kerry923 | 61.6%Bush1,501 | 0.5%Badnarik13 | 2,437 | ||
| R | 44.9%Gore1,184 | 51.8%Bush1,366 | 1.6%Nader41 | 2,637 | ||
| D | 50.6%Clinton1,323 | 30.2%Dole790 | 18.5%Perot485 | 2,617 | ||
| D | 52.5%Clinton1,665 | 31.0%Bush985 | 16.2%Perot515 | 3,173 | ||
| R | 46.3%Dukakis1,308 | 53.3%Bush1,504 | 0.4%Paul12 | 2,824 | ||
| R | 41.6%Mondale1,205 | 58.3%Reagan1,689 | 0.2%Bergland5 | 2,899 | ||
| R | 42.2%Carter1,314 | 55.3%Reagan1,721 | 2.5%Anderson79 | 3,114 | ||
| D | 53.1%Carter1,602 | 46.2%Ford1,393 | 0.7%McCarthy22 | 3,017 | ||
| R | 37.2%McGovern1,140 | 62.5%Nixon1,915 | 0.2%Schmitz7 | 3,062 | ||
| R | 41.6%Humphrey1,199 | 51.8%Nixon1,492 | 6.7%Wallace192 | 2,883 | ||
| D | 55.3%Johnson1,639 | 44.7%Goldwater1,324 | 0.0% | 2,963 | ||
| R | 42.9%Kennedy1,465 | 57.0%Nixon1,944 | 0.1%Byrd4 | 3,413 | ||
| R | 42.8%Stevenson1,444 | 56.9%Eisenhower1,919 | 0.2%Andrews8 | 3,371 | ||
| R | 44.0%Stevenson1,563 | 55.8%Eisenhower1,984 | 0.2%Hallinan6 | 3,553 | ||
| R | 44.0%Truman1,358 | 55.5%Dewey1,713 | 0.5%Thurmond16 | 3,087 | ||
| R | 39.8%Roosevelt1,370 | 59.2%Dewey2,037 | 0.9%Thomas31 | 3,438 | ||
| R | 45.6%Roosevelt1,974 | 53.8%Willkie2,333 | 0.6%Thomas26 | 4,333 | ||
| R | 49.5%Roosevelt1,984 | 50.1%Landon2,008 | 0.5%Lemke19 | 4,011 | ||
| D | 50.0%Roosevelt1,610 | 48.4%Hoover1,559 | 1.7%Thomas54 | 3,223 | ||
| R | 34.2%Smith933 | 64.3%Hoover1,758 | 1.5%Thomas41 | 2,732 | ||
| R | 48.3%Davis1,358 | 49.1%Coolidge1,378 | 2.6%La Follette73 | 2,809 | ||
| R | 37.3%Cox943 | 61.5%Harding1,555 | 1.1%Debs29 | 2,527 | ||
| R | 46.0%Wilson1,264 | 51.7%Hughes1,419 | 2.3%Benson63 | 2,746 | ||
| R | 40.6%Wilson644 | 43.6%Taft691 | 15.8%Roosevelt250 | 1,585 | ||
| R | 43.9%Bryan680 | 52.5%Taft813 | 3.6%Debs55 | 1,548 | ||
| R | 41.7%Parker642 | 49.1%Roosevelt756 | 9.2%Debs142 | 1,540 | ||
| D | 51.6%Bryan839 | 46.3%McKinley753 | 2.1%Woolley34 | 1,626 | ||
| D | 53.3%Bryan900 | 46.2%McKinley780 | 0.6%Palmer10 | 1,690 | ||
| D | 45.7%Cleveland700 | 43.1%Harrison660 | 11.2%Weaver171 | 1,531 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +2.6% |
| 1896 | +7.1% |
| 1900 | +5.3% |
| 1904 | −7.4% |
| 1908 | −8.6% |
| 1912 | −3.0% |
| 1916 | −5.6% |
| 1920 | −24.2% |
| 1924 | −0.7% |
| 1928 | −30.2% |
| 1932 | +1.6% |
| 1936 | −0.6% |
| 1940 | −8.3% |
| 1944 | −19.4% |
| 1948 | −11.5% |
| 1952 | −11.8% |
| 1956 | −14.1% |
| 1960 | −14.0% |
| 1964 | +10.6% |
| 1968 | −10.2% |
| 1972 | −25.3% |
| 1976 | +6.9% |
| 1980 | −13.1% |
| 1984 | −16.7% |
| 1988 | −6.9% |
| 1992 | +21.4% |
| 1996 | +20.4% |
| 2000 | −6.9% |
| 2004 | −23.7% |
| 2008 | −19.4% |
| 2012 | −34.0% |
| 2016 | −57.4% |
| 2020 | −57.4% |
| 2024 | −61.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3,148 |
| 2018 | 3,419 |
| 2020 | 3,079 |
| 2022 | 3,066 |
| 2024 | 3,022 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Hardin County sits at the southeastern tip of Illinois along the Ohio River, where a sparse, rural population has produced some of the state's widest Republican presidential margins over the past decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 21.4 points in 1992 and a Republican high of 61.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 61.7 points.
A population of 3,605, a 96% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $54,271 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Union County and Henry County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Hardin County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Hardin County, Illinois voted Republican by 61.7 points (R+61.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,926 votes cast, 357 went Democratic and 1,546 went Republican.
When did Hardin County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Hardin County, Illinois voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Hardin County, Illinois?
Hardin County, Illinois has a population of 3,605 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Hardin County, Illinois?
Median household income in Hardin County, Illinois is $54,271 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Hardin County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Hardin County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 8 went Democratic and 26 went Republican.