Putnam County, Illinois
AkashicPutnam County, ILTrumpR+22.8
2024 precinct map of Putnam CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Putnam 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 | 60.4% | 2,014 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 37.6% | 1,254 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.9% | 63 |
Harris +50Trump +50
8 precincts · 3,334 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 | 37.6%Harris1,254 | 60.4%Trump2,014 | 1.9%Kennedy63 | 3,334 | ||
| R | 39.4%Biden1,338 | 58.7%Trump1,993 | 1.0%Jorgensen33 | 3,395 | ||
| R | 36.9%Clinton1,147 | 56.8%Trump1,767 | 4.4%Johnson136 | 3,112 | ||
| D | 49.6%Obama1,559 | 47.8%Romney1,502 | 1.3%JOHNSON40 | 3,143 | ||
| D | 56.9%Obama1,900 | 41.3%McCain1,378 | 1.8%Nader59 | 3,337 | ||
| D | 50.8%Kerry1,704 | 48.4%Bush1,623 | 0.7%Badnarik25 | 3,352 | ||
| D | 52.1%Gore1,657 | 45.2%Bush1,437 | 1.8%Nader58 | 3,179 | ||
| D | 51.6%Clinton1,425 | 35.7%Dole987 | 11.6%Perot322 | 2,764 | ||
| D | 47.6%Clinton1,574 | 29.3%Bush969 | 22.7%Perot752 | 3,308 | ||
| D | 51.0%Dukakis1,601 | 48.3%Bush1,516 | 0.7%Paul22 | 3,139 | ||
| R | 43.6%Mondale1,487 | 56.0%Reagan1,912 | 0.4%Bergland14 | 3,413 | ||
| R | 33.9%Carter1,158 | 57.4%Reagan1,959 | 8.7%Anderson297 | 3,414 | ||
| R | 45.4%Carter1,344 | 53.1%Ford1,572 | 1.5%McCarthy43 | 2,959 | ||
| R | 39.9%McGovern1,112 | 59.7%Nixon1,665 | 0.4%Schmitz10 | 2,787 | ||
| R | 39.4%Humphrey988 | 53.9%Nixon1,351 | 6.6%Wallace166 | 2,505 | ||
| D | 54.6%Johnson1,359 | 45.4%Goldwater1,131 | 0.0% | 2,490 | ||
| R | 44.3%Kennedy1,160 | 55.6%Nixon1,457 | 0.1%Byrd2 | 2,619 | ||
| R | 34.6%Stevenson913 | 65.3%Eisenhower1,724 | 0.2%Andrews4 | 2,641 | ||
| R | 37.4%Stevenson1,010 | 62.6%Eisenhower1,691 | 0.1%Hallinan2 | 2,703 | ||
| R | 38.7%Truman905 | 60.1%Dewey1,405 | 1.1%Thurmond26 | 2,336 | ||
| R | 36.1%Roosevelt865 | 63.5%Dewey1,521 | 0.4%Thomas10 | 2,396 | ||
| R | 40.0%Roosevelt1,195 | 59.6%Willkie1,778 | 0.4%Thomas12 | 2,985 | ||
| D | 49.5%Roosevelt1,437 | 49.5%Landon1,435 | 1.0%Lemke29 | 2,901 | ||
| D | 58.6%Roosevelt1,554 | 39.6%Hoover1,050 | 1.8%Thomas47 | 2,651 | ||
| R | 38.3%Smith869 | 61.1%Hoover1,387 | 0.6%Thomas14 | 2,270 | ||
| R | 11.7%Davis260 | 61.5%Coolidge1,364 | 26.8%La Follette594 | 2,218 | ||
| R | 16.5%Cox362 | 74.0%Harding1,623 | 9.4%Debs207 | 2,192 | ||
| R | 34.0%Wilson785 | 62.5%Hughes1,444 | 3.5%Benson82 | 2,311 | ||
| O | 29.0%Wilson424 | 27.6%Taft403 | 43.4%Roosevelt635 | 1,462 | ||
| R | 31.2%Bryan413 | 63.0%Taft834 | 5.8%Debs77 | 1,324 | ||
| R | 30.7%Parker355 | 65.0%Roosevelt753 | 4.3%Debs50 | 1,158 | ||
| R | 36.8%Bryan450 | 60.3%McKinley738 | 2.9%Woolley36 | 1,224 | ||
| R | 39.4%Bryan479 | 58.1%McKinley706 | 2.5%Palmer31 | 1,216 | ||
| R | 44.9%Cleveland514 | 49.0%Harrison561 | 6.0%Weaver69 | 1,144 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −4.1% |
| 1896 | −18.7% |
| 1900 | −23.5% |
| 1904 | −34.4% |
| 1908 | −31.8% |
| 1912 | +1.4% |
| 1916 | −28.5% |
| 1920 | −57.5% |
| 1924 | −49.8% |
| 1928 | −22.8% |
| 1932 | +19.0% |
| 1936 | +0.1% |
| 1940 | −19.5% |
| 1944 | −27.4% |
| 1948 | −21.4% |
| 1952 | −25.2% |
| 1956 | −30.7% |
| 1960 | −11.3% |
| 1964 | +9.2% |
| 1968 | −14.5% |
| 1972 | −19.8% |
| 1976 | −7.7% |
| 1980 | −23.5% |
| 1984 | −12.5% |
| 1988 | +2.7% |
| 1992 | +18.3% |
| 1996 | +15.8% |
| 2000 | +6.9% |
| 2004 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | +15.6% |
| 2012 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | −19.9% |
| 2020 | −19.3% |
| 2024 | −22.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4,280 |
| 2018 | 4,301 |
| 2020 | 4,310 |
| 2022 | 4,104 |
| 2024 | 4,173 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Putnam County, straddling the Illinois River valley between Bureau and Marshall counties, delivered its 2024 presidential margin of R+22.8 on a voting-age base of roughly 4,500 — making individual precinct swings unusually visible in statewide models.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 19.0 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 57.5 points in 1920. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 22.8 points.
A population of 5,601, a 89% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $75,590 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of LaSalle County and Adams County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Putnam County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Putnam County, Illinois voted Republican by 22.8 points (R+22.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,334 votes cast, 1,254 went Democratic and 2,014 went Republican.
When did Putnam County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Putnam County, Illinois voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Putnam County, Illinois?
Putnam County, Illinois has a population of 5,601 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Putnam County, Illinois?
Median household income in Putnam County, Illinois is $75,590 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Putnam County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Putnam County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 10 went Democratic and 23 went Republican.