Perry County, Illinois
AkashicPerry County, ILTrumpR+51.9
2024 precinct map of Perry CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Perry 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 | 75.1% | 6,949 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 23.2% | 2,146 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.6% | 146 |
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27 precincts · 9,248 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 | 23.2%Harris2,146 | 75.1%Trump6,949 | 1.6%Kennedy146 | 9,248 | ||
| R | 25.9%Biden2,612 | 72.6%Trump7,313 | 0.7%Jorgensen69 | 10,071 | ||
| R | 24.9%Clinton2,462 | 69.4%Trump6,855 | 3.5%Johnson347 | 9,874 | ||
| R | 40.0%Obama3,819 | 57.7%Romney5,507 | 1.2%JOHNSON118 | 9,549 | ||
| R | 47.0%Obama4,701 | 50.9%McCain5,086 | 2.1%Nader208 | 9,995 | ||
| R | 45.8%Kerry4,770 | 53.6%Bush5,589 | 0.6%Badnarik66 | 10,425 | ||
| D | 48.9%Gore4,862 | 48.3%Bush4,802 | 1.7%Nader173 | 9,942 | ||
| D | 53.9%Clinton5,347 | 32.6%Dole3,237 | 12.7%Perot1,262 | 9,921 | ||
| D | 54.2%Clinton6,009 | 28.0%Bush3,105 | 17.6%Perot1,955 | 11,086 | ||
| D | 52.8%Dukakis5,167 | 46.8%Bush4,576 | 0.4%Paul38 | 9,781 | ||
| R | 43.8%Mondale4,584 | 55.9%Reagan5,852 | 0.3%Bergland36 | 10,472 | ||
| R | 40.9%Carter4,337 | 55.5%Reagan5,888 | 3.6%Anderson385 | 10,610 | ||
| D | 52.4%Carter5,976 | 46.4%Ford5,286 | 1.2%McCarthy133 | 11,395 | ||
| R | 36.9%McGovern4,084 | 63.0%Nixon6,968 | 0.1%Schmitz12 | 11,064 | ||
| R | 40.5%Humphrey4,449 | 49.0%Nixon5,384 | 10.5%Wallace1,150 | 10,983 | ||
| D | 60.8%Johnson6,639 | 39.2%Goldwater4,287 | 0.0% | 10,926 | ||
| R | 42.5%Kennedy4,958 | 57.5%Nixon6,708 | 0.1%Byrd6 | 11,672 | ||
| R | 42.9%Stevenson4,901 | 57.1%Eisenhower6,513 | 0.0% | 11,414 | ||
| R | 44.8%Stevenson5,340 | 55.2%Eisenhower6,580 | 0.0%Hallinan3 | 11,923 | ||
| R | 49.3%Truman5,043 | 50.0%Dewey5,109 | 0.7%Thurmond74 | 10,226 | ||
| R | 42.7%Roosevelt4,677 | 57.0%Dewey6,236 | 0.3%Thomas33 | 10,946 | ||
| R | 47.3%Roosevelt6,539 | 52.3%Willkie7,243 | 0.4%Thomas55 | 13,837 | ||
| D | 55.2%Roosevelt7,043 | 42.9%Landon5,482 | 1.9%Lemke243 | 12,768 | ||
| D | 64.3%Roosevelt7,400 | 32.8%Hoover3,778 | 2.8%Thomas324 | 11,502 | ||
| D | 51.5%Smith5,029 | 47.5%Hoover4,636 | 1.0%Thomas101 | 9,766 | ||
| R | 32.4%Davis3,007 | 39.8%Coolidge3,693 | 27.9%La Follette2,589 | 9,289 | ||
| R | 31.5%Cox2,478 | 58.5%Harding4,598 | 10.0%Debs788 | 7,864 | ||
| R | 46.2%Wilson4,445 | 49.8%Hughes4,796 | 4.0%Benson384 | 9,625 | ||
| D | 44.5%Wilson2,107 | 28.3%Taft1,341 | 27.1%Roosevelt1,284 | 4,732 | ||
| D | 48.0%Bryan2,482 | 46.3%Taft2,392 | 5.7%Debs296 | 5,170 | ||
| R | 31.5%Parker1,466 | 52.7%Roosevelt2,451 | 15.9%Debs738 | 4,655 | ||
| R | 47.9%Bryan2,321 | 48.3%McKinley2,336 | 3.8%Woolley184 | 4,841 | ||
| D | 49.1%Bryan2,370 | 48.6%McKinley2,342 | 2.3%Palmer110 | 4,822 | ||
| D | 47.5%Cleveland1,980 | 44.1%Harrison1,840 | 8.4%Weaver349 | 4,169 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +3.4% |
| 1896 | +0.6% |
| 1900 | −0.3% |
| 1904 | −21.2% |
| 1908 | +1.7% |
| 1912 | +16.2% |
| 1916 | −3.6% |
| 1920 | −27.0% |
| 1924 | −7.4% |
| 1928 | +4.0% |
| 1932 | +31.5% |
| 1936 | +12.2% |
| 1940 | −5.1% |
| 1944 | −14.2% |
| 1948 | −0.6% |
| 1952 | −10.4% |
| 1956 | −14.1% |
| 1960 | −15.0% |
| 1964 | +21.5% |
| 1968 | −8.5% |
| 1972 | −26.1% |
| 1976 | +6.1% |
| 1980 | −14.6% |
| 1984 | −12.1% |
| 1988 | +6.0% |
| 1992 | +26.2% |
| 1996 | +21.3% |
| 2000 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | −7.9% |
| 2008 | −3.9% |
| 2012 | −17.7% |
| 2016 | −44.5% |
| 2020 | −46.7% |
| 2024 | −51.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 14,688 |
| 2018 | 14,611 |
| 2020 | 33,640 |
| 2022 | 1,178 |
| 2024 | 15,151 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Perry County's shift from Democratic-leaning labor politics to a 51-point Republican presidential margin reflects a broader realignment in southern Illinois's post-coal communities over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 31.5 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 51.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 51.9 points.
A population of 20,639, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,118 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Saline County and Harrison County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Perry County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Perry County, Illinois voted Republican by 51.9 points (R+51.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 9,248 votes cast, 2,146 went Democratic and 6,949 went Republican.
When did Perry County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Perry County, Illinois voted Democratic was 2000.
How many people live in Perry County, Illinois?
Perry County, Illinois has a population of 20,639 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Perry County, Illinois?
Median household income in Perry County, Illinois is $62,118 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Perry County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Perry County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 13 went Democratic and 21 went Republican.