Lawrence County, Illinois
AkashicLawrence County, ILTrumpR+56.2
2024 precinct map of Lawrence CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Lawrence 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 | 77.2% | 4,715 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 21.0% | 1,283 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.7% | 105 |
Harris +50Trump +50
17 precincts · 6,110 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 | 21.0%Harris1,283 | 77.2%Trump4,715 | 1.7%Kennedy105 | 6,110 | ||
| R | 22.1%Biden1,419 | 76.1%Trump4,886 | 1.3%Jorgensen82 | 6,422 | ||
| R | 21.2%Clinton1,290 | 74.2%Trump4,521 | 3.2%Johnson194 | 6,094 | ||
| R | 33.6%Obama2,011 | 64.4%Romney3,857 | 1.5%JOHNSON88 | 5,989 | ||
| R | 46.1%Obama3,016 | 52.1%McCain3,403 | 1.8%Nader117 | 6,536 | ||
| R | 37.4%Kerry2,518 | 61.9%Bush4,162 | 0.7%Badnarik49 | 6,729 | ||
| R | 42.9%Gore2,822 | 54.6%Bush3,594 | 1.5%Nader101 | 6,578 | ||
| D | 44.9%Clinton2,871 | 40.2%Dole2,568 | 14.3%Perot916 | 6,392 | ||
| D | 43.7%Clinton3,270 | 35.8%Bush2,681 | 20.0%Perot1,498 | 7,488 | ||
| R | 46.0%Dukakis3,140 | 53.6%Bush3,655 | 0.4%Paul28 | 6,823 | ||
| R | 38.3%Mondale2,924 | 61.4%Reagan4,686 | 0.4%Bergland28 | 7,638 | ||
| R | 38.6%Carter3,030 | 56.7%Reagan4,453 | 4.7%Anderson373 | 7,856 | ||
| R | 47.9%Carter4,044 | 51.5%Ford4,345 | 0.6%McCarthy53 | 8,442 | ||
| R | 34.4%McGovern2,818 | 65.4%Nixon5,347 | 0.2%Schmitz16 | 8,181 | ||
| R | 34.4%Humphrey3,075 | 54.6%Nixon4,883 | 11.0%Wallace988 | 8,946 | ||
| D | 55.2%Johnson5,136 | 44.8%Goldwater4,176 | 0.0% | 9,312 | ||
| R | 37.4%Kennedy3,667 | 62.4%Nixon6,120 | 0.1%Byrd13 | 9,800 | ||
| R | 38.0%Stevenson3,751 | 61.9%Eisenhower6,104 | 0.1%Andrews7 | 9,862 | ||
| R | 38.4%Stevenson3,875 | 61.5%Eisenhower6,207 | 0.0%Hallinan4 | 10,086 | ||
| R | 48.5%Truman4,391 | 49.4%Dewey4,472 | 2.1%Thurmond194 | 9,057 | ||
| R | 43.0%Roosevelt4,003 | 55.8%Dewey5,191 | 1.2%Thomas111 | 9,305 | ||
| R | 47.5%Roosevelt5,625 | 51.2%Willkie6,061 | 1.2%Thomas147 | 11,833 | ||
| D | 54.1%Roosevelt6,168 | 44.4%Landon5,060 | 1.5%Lemke170 | 11,398 | ||
| D | 58.4%Roosevelt6,100 | 40.2%Hoover4,194 | 1.4%Thomas147 | 10,441 | ||
| R | 39.1%Smith3,806 | 60.2%Hoover5,851 | 0.7%Thomas69 | 9,726 | ||
| R | 45.9%Davis4,103 | 51.5%Coolidge4,607 | 2.6%La Follette235 | 8,945 | ||
| R | 42.5%Cox3,707 | 54.2%Harding4,720 | 3.3%Debs287 | 8,714 | ||
| D | 50.1%Wilson5,052 | 44.5%Hughes4,481 | 5.4%Benson543 | 10,076 | ||
| D | 47.9%Wilson2,550 | 30.4%Taft1,617 | 21.7%Roosevelt1,153 | 5,320 | ||
| D | 48.4%Bryan2,253 | 47.2%Taft2,197 | 4.5%Debs209 | 4,659 | ||
| R | 44.0%Parker1,712 | 50.6%Roosevelt1,969 | 5.3%Debs207 | 3,888 | ||
| D | 49.5%Bryan2,021 | 48.0%McKinley1,961 | 2.5%Woolley101 | 4,083 | ||
| R | 48.8%Bryan1,948 | 49.4%McKinley1,972 | 1.8%Palmer71 | 3,991 | ||
| D | 46.8%Cleveland1,572 | 45.3%Harrison1,523 | 7.9%Weaver267 | 3,362 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +1.5% |
| 1896 | −0.6% |
| 1900 | +1.5% |
| 1904 | −6.6% |
| 1908 | +1.2% |
| 1912 | +17.5% |
| 1916 | +5.7% |
| 1920 | −11.6% |
| 1924 | −5.6% |
| 1928 | −21.0% |
| 1932 | +18.3% |
| 1936 | +9.7% |
| 1940 | −3.7% |
| 1944 | −12.8% |
| 1948 | −0.9% |
| 1952 | −23.1% |
| 1956 | −23.9% |
| 1960 | −25.0% |
| 1964 | +10.3% |
| 1968 | −20.2% |
| 1972 | −30.9% |
| 1976 | −3.6% |
| 1980 | −18.1% |
| 1984 | −23.1% |
| 1988 | −7.5% |
| 1992 | +7.9% |
| 1996 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | −11.7% |
| 2004 | −24.4% |
| 2008 | −5.9% |
| 2012 | −30.8% |
| 2016 | −53.0% |
| 2020 | −54.0% |
| 2024 | −56.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 10,269 |
| 2018 | 8,909 |
| 2020 | 9,175 |
| 2022 | 8,837 |
| 2024 | 8,927 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Lawrence County, tucked along the Wabash River in southeastern Illinois, recorded an R+56.2 margin in 2024 — among the widest in a state whose statewide results consistently trend the opposite direction.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 18.3 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 56.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.2 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 56.2 points.
A population of 15,031, a 84% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $55,324 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Clinton County and Fayette County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Lawrence County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Lawrence County, Illinois voted Republican by 56.2 points (R+56.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 6,110 votes cast, 1,283 went Democratic and 4,715 went Republican.
When did Lawrence County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Lawrence County, Illinois voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Lawrence County, Illinois?
Lawrence County, Illinois has a population of 15,031 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Lawrence County, Illinois?
Median household income in Lawrence County, Illinois is $55,324 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Lawrence County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Lawrence County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 10 went Democratic and 24 went Republican.