Richland County, Illinois
AkashicRichland County, ILTrumpR+53.4
2024 precinct map of Richland CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Richland 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 | 75.9% | 5,889 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 22.5% | 1,747 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.4% | 107 |
Harris +50Trump +50
21 precincts · 7,755 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 | 22.5%Harris1,747 | 75.9%Trump5,889 | 1.4%Kennedy107 | 7,755 | ||
| R | 22.7%Biden1,830 | 75.4%Trump6,089 | 1.2%Jorgensen100 | 8,077 | ||
| R | 20.6%Clinton1,584 | 74.6%Trump5,739 | 3.1%Johnson235 | 7,694 | ||
| R | 32.4%Obama2,362 | 65.3%Romney4,756 | 1.8%JOHNSON130 | 7,282 | ||
| R | 41.6%Obama3,181 | 56.6%McCain4,329 | 1.8%Nader140 | 7,650 | ||
| R | 32.6%Kerry2,529 | 66.5%Bush5,153 | 0.9%Badnarik67 | 7,749 | ||
| R | 33.5%Gore2,491 | 63.5%Bush4,718 | 1.8%Nader134 | 7,428 | ||
| R | 39.3%Clinton2,679 | 46.0%Dole3,137 | 13.6%Perot927 | 6,815 | ||
| D | 40.8%Clinton3,286 | 37.9%Bush3,053 | 21.0%Perot1,689 | 8,061 | ||
| R | 40.0%Dukakis2,863 | 59.6%Bush4,264 | 0.4%Paul26 | 7,153 | ||
| R | 27.7%Mondale2,182 | 71.9%Reagan5,665 | 0.3%Bergland27 | 7,874 | ||
| R | 30.3%Carter2,463 | 64.5%Reagan5,241 | 5.2%Anderson422 | 8,126 | ||
| R | 43.3%Carter3,485 | 55.0%Ford4,434 | 1.7%McCarthy138 | 8,057 | ||
| R | 31.4%McGovern2,553 | 68.4%Nixon5,558 | 0.2%Schmitz14 | 8,125 | ||
| R | 30.7%Humphrey2,495 | 58.8%Nixon4,781 | 10.6%Wallace861 | 8,137 | ||
| D | 52.1%Johnson4,239 | 47.9%Goldwater3,901 | 0.0% | 8,140 | ||
| R | 36.1%Kennedy3,015 | 63.8%Nixon5,329 | 0.1%Byrd9 | 8,353 | ||
| R | 31.9%Stevenson2,485 | 68.1%Eisenhower5,304 | 0.1%Andrews5 | 7,794 | ||
| R | 31.5%Stevenson2,565 | 68.4%Eisenhower5,569 | 0.1%Hallinan5 | 8,139 | ||
| R | 38.0%Truman2,438 | 60.6%Dewey3,884 | 1.4%Thurmond91 | 6,413 | ||
| R | 38.0%Roosevelt2,858 | 60.9%Dewey4,577 | 1.1%Thomas79 | 7,514 | ||
| R | 45.9%Roosevelt4,335 | 53.2%Willkie5,022 | 0.9%Thomas89 | 9,446 | ||
| D | 50.3%Roosevelt4,268 | 47.6%Landon4,040 | 2.2%Lemke184 | 8,492 | ||
| D | 60.1%Roosevelt4,318 | 38.5%Hoover2,765 | 1.4%Thomas99 | 7,182 | ||
| R | 38.5%Smith2,550 | 61.0%Hoover4,042 | 0.5%Thomas31 | 6,623 | ||
| R | 44.7%Davis2,749 | 50.1%Coolidge3,082 | 5.3%La Follette324 | 6,155 | ||
| R | 41.0%Cox2,174 | 57.1%Harding3,026 | 2.0%Debs104 | 5,304 | ||
| D | 51.7%Wilson3,431 | 45.1%Hughes2,992 | 3.2%Benson211 | 6,634 | ||
| D | 48.4%Wilson1,800 | 23.2%Taft862 | 28.4%Roosevelt1,058 | 3,720 | ||
| D | 50.8%Bryan1,938 | 44.1%Taft1,684 | 5.1%Debs194 | 3,816 | ||
| R | 43.5%Parker1,604 | 48.2%Roosevelt1,778 | 8.3%Debs307 | 3,689 | ||
| D | 51.9%Bryan2,042 | 45.6%McKinley1,793 | 2.5%Woolley99 | 3,934 | ||
| D | 54.3%Bryan2,062 | 44.6%McKinley1,693 | 1.2%Palmer45 | 3,800 | ||
| D | 44.6%Cleveland1,542 | 43.4%Harrison1,500 | 12.1%Weaver418 | 3,460 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +1.2% |
| 1896 | +9.7% |
| 1900 | +6.3% |
| 1904 | −4.7% |
| 1908 | +6.7% |
| 1912 | +25.2% |
| 1916 | +6.6% |
| 1920 | −16.1% |
| 1924 | −5.4% |
| 1928 | −22.5% |
| 1932 | +21.6% |
| 1936 | +2.7% |
| 1940 | −7.3% |
| 1944 | −22.9% |
| 1948 | −22.5% |
| 1952 | −36.9% |
| 1956 | −36.2% |
| 1960 | −27.7% |
| 1964 | +4.2% |
| 1968 | −28.1% |
| 1972 | −37.0% |
| 1976 | −11.8% |
| 1980 | −34.2% |
| 1984 | −44.2% |
| 1988 | −19.6% |
| 1992 | +2.9% |
| 1996 | −6.7% |
| 2000 | −30.0% |
| 2004 | −33.9% |
| 2008 | −15.0% |
| 2012 | −32.9% |
| 2016 | −54.0% |
| 2020 | −52.7% |
| 2024 | −53.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 11,981 |
| 2018 | 11,783 |
| 2020 | 12,090 |
| 2022 | 11,932 |
| 2024 | 10,755 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Richland County, tucked in southeastern Illinois's oil-patch belt, recorded an R+53.4 presidential margin in 2024 — among the widest in a state whose statewide results run sharply the other direction.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 25.2 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 54.0 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 0.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 53.4 points.
A population of 15,598, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,455 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Wabash County and Crawford County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Richland County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Richland County, Illinois voted Republican by 53.4 points (R+53.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 7,755 votes cast, 1,747 went Democratic and 5,889 went Republican.
When did Richland County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Richland County, Illinois voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Richland County, Illinois?
Richland County, Illinois has a population of 15,598 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Richland County, Illinois?
Median household income in Richland County, Illinois is $62,455 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Richland County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Richland County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 10 went Democratic and 24 went Republican.