Jersey County, Illinois
AkashicJersey County, ILTrumpR+50.2
2024 precinct map of Jersey CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Jersey 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 | 74.3% | 8,684 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 24.1% | 2,816 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.6% | 191 |
Harris +50Trump +50
22 precincts · 11,694 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 | 24.1%Harris2,816 | 74.3%Trump8,684 | 1.6%Kennedy191 | 11,694 | ||
| R | 24.8%Biden2,961 | 72.8%Trump8,712 | 1.7%Jorgensen202 | 11,960 | ||
| R | 24.4%Clinton2,679 | 70.5%Trump7,748 | 3.7%Johnson410 | 10,991 | ||
| R | 36.7%Obama3,667 | 60.4%Romney6,039 | 1.7%JOHNSON173 | 10,001 | ||
| R | 47.6%Obama5,042 | 50.4%McCain5,329 | 2.0%Nader212 | 10,583 | ||
| R | 45.3%Kerry4,597 | 53.6%Bush5,435 | 1.0%Badnarik105 | 10,137 | ||
| R | 46.3%Gore4,355 | 49.9%Bush4,699 | 2.5%Nader231 | 9,413 | ||
| D | 48.8%Clinton4,275 | 36.6%Dole3,211 | 13.5%Perot1,186 | 8,766 | ||
| D | 47.1%Clinton4,749 | 29.1%Bush2,933 | 23.4%Perot2,363 | 10,093 | ||
| D | 50.0%Dukakis4,376 | 49.6%Bush4,343 | 0.4%Paul33 | 8,752 | ||
| R | 42.1%Mondale3,762 | 57.6%Reagan5,146 | 0.3%Bergland26 | 8,934 | ||
| R | 37.0%Carter3,324 | 58.6%Reagan5,266 | 4.4%Anderson395 | 8,985 | ||
| D | 51.5%Carter4,625 | 47.6%Ford4,273 | 0.9%McCarthy85 | 8,983 | ||
| R | 39.0%McGovern3,317 | 60.7%Nixon5,164 | 0.3%Schmitz26 | 8,507 | ||
| R | 41.2%Humphrey3,350 | 46.8%Nixon3,806 | 12.0%Wallace974 | 8,130 | ||
| D | 56.4%Johnson3,936 | 43.6%Goldwater3,041 | 0.0% | 6,977 | ||
| R | 49.0%Kennedy4,087 | 50.9%Nixon4,247 | 0.1%Byrd9 | 8,343 | ||
| R | 44.7%Stevenson3,415 | 55.2%Eisenhower4,220 | 0.1%Andrews5 | 7,640 | ||
| R | 45.9%Stevenson3,424 | 54.0%Eisenhower4,031 | 0.1%Hallinan6 | 7,461 | ||
| D | 50.4%Truman3,092 | 49.2%Dewey3,021 | 0.4%Thurmond26 | 6,139 | ||
| R | 44.9%Roosevelt2,910 | 54.7%Dewey3,546 | 0.5%Thomas30 | 6,486 | ||
| R | 48.0%Roosevelt3,692 | 51.4%Willkie3,958 | 0.6%Thomas44 | 7,694 | ||
| D | 56.0%Roosevelt3,955 | 42.8%Landon3,023 | 1.2%Lemke83 | 7,061 | ||
| D | 62.7%Roosevelt3,807 | 35.5%Hoover2,157 | 1.7%Thomas105 | 6,069 | ||
| R | 45.1%Smith2,473 | 54.6%Hoover2,993 | 0.3%Thomas14 | 5,480 | ||
| D | 49.2%Davis2,723 | 44.4%Coolidge2,460 | 6.4%La Follette353 | 5,536 | ||
| R | 40.3%Cox1,999 | 57.9%Harding2,873 | 1.8%Debs90 | 4,962 | ||
| D | 52.4%Wilson3,052 | 45.4%Hughes2,644 | 2.3%Benson132 | 5,828 | ||
| D | 55.1%Wilson1,573 | 29.3%Taft838 | 15.6%Roosevelt446 | 2,857 | ||
| D | 53.8%Bryan1,818 | 43.2%Taft1,460 | 3.1%Debs104 | 3,382 | ||
| D | 50.7%Parker1,713 | 45.3%Roosevelt1,531 | 4.0%Debs136 | 3,380 | ||
| D | 57.5%Bryan2,145 | 40.1%McKinley1,496 | 2.5%Woolley92 | 3,733 | ||
| D | 58.3%Bryan2,377 | 40.2%McKinley1,641 | 1.5%Palmer62 | 4,080 | ||
| D | 57.2%Cleveland2,011 | 37.4%Harrison1,314 | 5.4%Weaver191 | 3,516 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +19.8% |
| 1896 | +18.0% |
| 1900 | +17.4% |
| 1904 | +5.4% |
| 1908 | +10.6% |
| 1912 | +25.7% |
| 1916 | +7.0% |
| 1920 | −17.6% |
| 1924 | +4.8% |
| 1928 | −9.5% |
| 1932 | +27.2% |
| 1936 | +13.2% |
| 1940 | −3.5% |
| 1944 | −9.8% |
| 1948 | +1.2% |
| 1952 | −8.1% |
| 1956 | −10.5% |
| 1960 | −1.9% |
| 1964 | +12.8% |
| 1968 | −5.6% |
| 1972 | −21.7% |
| 1976 | +3.9% |
| 1980 | −21.6% |
| 1984 | −15.5% |
| 1988 | +0.4% |
| 1992 | +18.0% |
| 1996 | +12.1% |
| 2000 | −3.7% |
| 2004 | −8.3% |
| 2008 | −2.7% |
| 2012 | −23.7% |
| 2016 | −46.1% |
| 2020 | −48.1% |
| 2024 | −50.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 18,868 |
| 2018 | 16,341 |
| 2020 | 16,639 |
| 2022 | 15,735 |
| 2024 | 15,887 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Jersey County, a rural Mississippi River county southwest of St. Louis, has shifted steadily rightward over two decades — its 2024 presidential margin of R+50 places it among the most lopsided counties in a state that trends Democratic statewide.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 27.2 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 50.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 50.2 points.
A population of 21,274, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $80,361 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Marion County and St. Francois County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Jersey County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Jersey County, Illinois voted Republican by 50.2 points (R+50.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 11,694 votes cast, 2,816 went Democratic and 8,684 went Republican.
When did Jersey County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Jersey County, Illinois voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Jersey County, Illinois?
Jersey County, Illinois has a population of 21,274 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Jersey County, Illinois?
Median household income in Jersey County, Illinois is $80,361 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Jersey County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Jersey County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 16 went Democratic and 18 went Republican.