Montgomery County, Illinois
AkashicMontgomery County, ILTrumpR+44.0
2024 precinct map of Montgomery CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Montgomery 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 | 71.0% | 9,378 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 27.1% | 3,573 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.8% | 236 |
Harris +50Trump +50
38 precincts · 13,203 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 | 27.1%Harris3,573 | 71.0%Trump9,378 | 1.8%Kennedy236 | 13,203 | ||
| R | 28.4%Biden3,905 | 69.4%Trump9,544 | 1.5%Jorgensen204 | 13,761 | ||
| R | 27.0%Clinton3,504 | 66.5%Trump8,630 | 4.6%Johnson599 | 12,978 | ||
| R | 41.5%Obama5,058 | 55.6%Romney6,776 | 1.6%JOHNSON190 | 12,188 | ||
| D | 50.4%Obama6,491 | 47.8%McCain6,150 | 1.8%Nader230 | 12,871 | ||
| R | 46.2%Kerry5,979 | 53.0%Bush6,851 | 0.8%Badnarik100 | 12,930 | ||
| D | 50.0%Gore6,542 | 47.6%Bush6,226 | 1.5%Nader191 | 13,093 | ||
| D | 50.2%Clinton6,338 | 37.8%Dole4,770 | 11.4%Perot1,436 | 12,631 | ||
| D | 50.0%Clinton7,424 | 29.7%Bush4,407 | 19.9%Perot2,956 | 14,837 | ||
| D | 53.0%Dukakis7,293 | 46.4%Bush6,388 | 0.6%Paul78 | 13,759 | ||
| R | 43.5%Mondale6,360 | 56.1%Reagan8,191 | 0.4%Bergland54 | 14,605 | ||
| R | 37.1%Carter5,721 | 58.0%Reagan8,947 | 4.8%Anderson747 | 15,415 | ||
| D | 52.5%Carter8,322 | 46.6%Ford7,379 | 0.9%McCarthy147 | 15,848 | ||
| R | 43.1%McGovern6,858 | 56.7%Nixon9,025 | 0.2%Schmitz30 | 15,913 | ||
| R | 44.8%Humphrey7,318 | 46.2%Nixon7,547 | 9.0%Wallace1,474 | 16,339 | ||
| D | 62.2%Johnson10,581 | 37.8%Goldwater6,425 | 0.0% | 17,006 | ||
| R | 49.0%Kennedy8,815 | 51.0%Nixon9,178 | 0.1%Byrd14 | 18,007 | ||
| R | 43.6%Stevenson7,692 | 56.4%Eisenhower9,945 | 0.0%Andrews8 | 17,645 | ||
| R | 45.0%Stevenson8,195 | 54.9%Eisenhower10,014 | 0.1%Hallinan16 | 18,225 | ||
| R | 48.0%Truman7,902 | 50.7%Dewey8,348 | 1.2%Thurmond205 | 16,455 | ||
| R | 46.1%Roosevelt7,855 | 52.7%Dewey8,989 | 1.2%Thomas201 | 17,045 | ||
| R | 47.5%Roosevelt9,654 | 51.6%Willkie10,497 | 0.9%Thomas174 | 20,325 | ||
| D | 53.4%Roosevelt10,132 | 42.9%Landon8,140 | 3.6%Lemke692 | 18,964 | ||
| D | 61.1%Roosevelt10,456 | 34.7%Hoover5,945 | 4.2%Thomas725 | 17,126 | ||
| R | 44.6%Smith7,392 | 54.3%Hoover8,999 | 1.1%Thomas184 | 16,575 | ||
| R | 33.1%Davis5,622 | 47.3%Coolidge8,022 | 19.6%La Follette3,331 | 16,975 | ||
| R | 33.9%Cox4,756 | 52.9%Harding7,429 | 13.2%Debs1,854 | 14,039 | ||
| D | 50.0%Wilson7,903 | 44.7%Hughes7,065 | 5.2%Benson825 | 15,793 | ||
| D | 45.7%Wilson3,705 | 27.1%Taft2,195 | 27.2%Roosevelt2,209 | 8,109 | ||
| D | 47.2%Bryan3,909 | 45.6%Taft3,782 | 7.2%Debs596 | 8,287 | ||
| R | 43.7%Parker3,181 | 48.0%Roosevelt3,489 | 8.3%Debs602 | 7,272 | ||
| D | 51.7%Bryan4,078 | 45.4%McKinley3,583 | 2.9%Woolley225 | 7,886 | ||
| D | 52.3%Bryan4,117 | 46.0%McKinley3,622 | 1.7%Palmer132 | 7,871 | ||
| D | 51.8%Cleveland3,707 | 41.0%Harrison2,935 | 7.2%Weaver515 | 7,157 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +10.8% |
| 1896 | +6.3% |
| 1900 | +6.3% |
| 1904 | −4.2% |
| 1908 | +1.5% |
| 1912 | +18.6% |
| 1916 | +5.3% |
| 1920 | −19.0% |
| 1924 | −14.1% |
| 1928 | −9.7% |
| 1932 | +26.3% |
| 1936 | +10.5% |
| 1940 | −4.1% |
| 1944 | −6.7% |
| 1948 | −2.7% |
| 1952 | −10.0% |
| 1956 | −12.8% |
| 1960 | −2.0% |
| 1964 | +24.4% |
| 1968 | −1.4% |
| 1972 | −13.6% |
| 1976 | +6.0% |
| 1980 | −20.9% |
| 1984 | −12.5% |
| 1988 | +6.6% |
| 1992 | +20.3% |
| 1996 | +12.4% |
| 2000 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | −6.7% |
| 2008 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | −14.1% |
| 2016 | −39.5% |
| 2020 | −41.0% |
| 2024 | −44.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 20,194 |
| 2018 | 17,971 |
| 2020 | 18,088 |
| 2022 | 16,866 |
| 2024 | 17,509 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Montgomery County's R+44 presidential margin in 2024 places it among the most lopsided counties in a state that tilts heavily Democratic statewide, reflecting a largely rural, agricultural population concentrated around the small city of Hillsboro.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 26.3 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 44.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 44.0 points.
A population of 27,942, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $63,620 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Crawford County and Randolph County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Montgomery County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Montgomery County, Illinois voted Republican by 44.0 points (R+44.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 13,203 votes cast, 3,573 went Democratic and 9,378 went Republican.
When did Montgomery County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Montgomery County, Illinois voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Montgomery County, Illinois?
Montgomery County, Illinois has a population of 27,942 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Montgomery County, Illinois?
Median household income in Montgomery County, Illinois is $63,620 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Montgomery County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Montgomery County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 15 went Democratic and 19 went Republican.