Wayne County, Illinois
AkashicWayne County, ILTrumpR+70.9
2024 precinct map of Wayne CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Wayne 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 | 84.8% | 7,019 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 14.0% | 1,155 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.1% | 93 |
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27 precincts · 8,275 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 | 14.0%Harris1,155 | 84.8%Trump7,019 | 1.1%Kennedy93 | 8,275 | ||
| R | 14.0%Biden1,187 | 84.4%Trump7,176 | 1.1%Jorgensen90 | 8,499 | ||
| R | 12.6%Clinton1,048 | 83.9%Trump6,967 | 2.3%Johnson191 | 8,301 | ||
| R | 19.7%Obama1,514 | 77.8%Romney5,988 | 1.9%JOHNSON143 | 7,697 | ||
| R | 31.6%Obama2,547 | 66.8%McCain5,390 | 1.7%Nader134 | 8,071 | ||
| R | 25.8%Kerry2,139 | 73.6%Bush6,102 | 0.6%Badnarik46 | 8,287 | ||
| R | 28.7%Gore2,209 | 69.5%Bush5,347 | 1.0%Nader77 | 7,693 | ||
| R | 37.5%Clinton3,054 | 49.5%Dole4,029 | 12.3%Perot999 | 8,140 | ||
| R | 37.6%Clinton3,332 | 42.9%Bush3,809 | 19.2%Perot1,702 | 8,872 | ||
| R | 36.2%Dukakis3,135 | 63.3%Bush5,481 | 0.5%Paul44 | 8,660 | ||
| R | 29.3%Mondale2,621 | 70.4%Reagan6,298 | 0.4%Bergland32 | 8,951 | ||
| R | 34.1%Carter3,258 | 62.9%Reagan6,013 | 3.0%Anderson286 | 9,557 | ||
| R | 44.9%Carter4,303 | 54.4%Ford5,211 | 0.7%McCarthy67 | 9,581 | ||
| R | 30.1%McGovern2,763 | 69.8%Nixon6,400 | 0.1%Schmitz12 | 9,175 | ||
| R | 32.2%Humphrey2,993 | 59.6%Nixon5,532 | 8.2%Wallace759 | 9,284 | ||
| D | 52.3%Johnson5,198 | 47.7%Goldwater4,745 | 0.0% | 9,943 | ||
| R | 37.2%Kennedy3,954 | 62.7%Nixon6,652 | 0.1%Byrd9 | 10,615 | ||
| R | 38.5%Stevenson3,942 | 61.4%Eisenhower6,286 | 0.1%Andrews14 | 10,242 | ||
| R | 37.5%Stevenson3,911 | 62.3%Eisenhower6,495 | 0.1%Hallinan12 | 10,418 | ||
| R | 44.7%Truman4,070 | 54.7%Dewey4,984 | 0.7%Thurmond60 | 9,114 | ||
| R | 41.2%Roosevelt4,019 | 58.2%Dewey5,683 | 0.6%Thomas61 | 9,763 | ||
| R | 45.7%Roosevelt5,569 | 53.8%Willkie6,556 | 0.5%Thomas67 | 12,192 | ||
| D | 50.8%Roosevelt5,752 | 48.8%Landon5,528 | 0.4%Lemke50 | 11,330 | ||
| D | 56.8%Roosevelt5,488 | 42.4%Hoover4,097 | 0.7%Thomas71 | 9,656 | ||
| R | 37.2%Smith3,108 | 62.0%Hoover5,189 | 0.8%Thomas67 | 8,364 | ||
| R | 45.3%Davis4,247 | 52.7%Coolidge4,937 | 2.0%La Follette184 | 9,368 | ||
| R | 38.7%Cox3,137 | 60.5%Harding4,908 | 0.8%Debs68 | 8,113 | ||
| R | 46.8%Wilson4,934 | 51.0%Hughes5,383 | 2.2%Benson232 | 10,549 | ||
| D | 42.3%Wilson2,378 | 28.2%Taft1,586 | 29.6%Roosevelt1,663 | 5,627 | ||
| R | 47.0%Bryan2,791 | 49.6%Taft2,946 | 3.4%Debs203 | 5,940 | ||
| R | 41.3%Parker2,416 | 52.6%Roosevelt3,078 | 6.1%Debs354 | 5,848 | ||
| R | 48.1%Bryan3,062 | 49.0%McKinley3,117 | 2.9%Woolley186 | 6,365 | ||
| D | 51.0%Bryan3,102 | 47.8%McKinley2,906 | 1.2%Palmer71 | 6,079 | ||
| D | 44.2%Cleveland2,372 | 43.8%Harrison2,350 | 12.1%Weaver649 | 5,371 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +0.4% |
| 1896 | +3.2% |
| 1900 | −0.9% |
| 1904 | −11.3% |
| 1908 | −2.6% |
| 1912 | +14.1% |
| 1916 | −4.3% |
| 1920 | −21.8% |
| 1924 | −7.4% |
| 1928 | −24.9% |
| 1932 | +14.4% |
| 1936 | +2.0% |
| 1940 | −8.1% |
| 1944 | −17.0% |
| 1948 | −10.0% |
| 1952 | −24.8% |
| 1956 | −22.9% |
| 1960 | −25.4% |
| 1964 | +4.6% |
| 1968 | −27.3% |
| 1972 | −39.6% |
| 1976 | −9.5% |
| 1980 | −28.8% |
| 1984 | −41.1% |
| 1988 | −27.1% |
| 1992 | −5.4% |
| 1996 | −12.0% |
| 2000 | −40.8% |
| 2004 | −47.8% |
| 2008 | −35.2% |
| 2012 | −58.1% |
| 2016 | −71.3% |
| 2020 | −70.5% |
| 2024 | −70.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 12,532 |
| 2018 | 12,500 |
| 2020 | 12,420 |
| 2022 | 10,674 |
| 2024 | 11,285 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Wayne County in southeastern Illinois delivered a 70-point Republican presidential margin in 2024, reflecting the rural, small-town character common to the Little Egypt region, where agricultural economies and sparse population density correlate with some of the state's most lopsided partisan results.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 14.4 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 71.3 points in 2016. The 2024 margin was 70.9 points.
A population of 15,973, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $55,521 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Jefferson County and Mineral County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wayne County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wayne County, Illinois voted Republican by 70.9 points (R+70.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 8,275 votes cast, 1,155 went Democratic and 7,019 went Republican.
When did Wayne County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Wayne County, Illinois voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Wayne County, Illinois?
Wayne County, Illinois has a population of 15,973 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wayne County, Illinois?
Median household income in Wayne County, Illinois is $55,521 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Wayne County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Wayne County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 28 went Republican.