Woodford County, Illinois
AkashicWoodford County, ILTrumpR+42.0
2024 precinct map of Woodford CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Woodford 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 | 70.2% | 14,837 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 28.2% | 5,959 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.5% | 318 |
Harris +50Trump +50
37 precincts · 21,124 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 | 28.2%Harris5,959 | 70.2%Trump14,837 | 1.5%Kennedy318 | 21,124 | ||
| R | 28.6%Biden6,160 | 68.8%Trump14,799 | 1.5%Jorgensen314 | 21,502 | ||
| R | 25.6%Clinton5,092 | 66.5%Trump13,207 | 4.7%Johnson942 | 19,864 | ||
| R | 29.4%Obama5,572 | 68.4%Romney12,961 | 1.2%JOHNSON226 | 18,938 | ||
| R | 35.9%Obama6,999 | 62.6%McCain12,191 | 1.5%Nader293 | 19,483 | ||
| R | 31.9%Kerry6,005 | 67.5%Bush12,698 | 0.5%Badnarik99 | 18,802 | ||
| R | 32.9%Gore5,529 | 64.9%Bush10,905 | 1.6%Nader263 | 16,793 | ||
| R | 35.0%Clinton5,270 | 56.7%Dole8,527 | 7.8%Perot1,170 | 15,043 | ||
| R | 33.7%Clinton5,490 | 49.3%Bush8,032 | 16.8%Perot2,733 | 16,305 | ||
| R | 32.5%Dukakis4,604 | 66.9%Bush9,474 | 0.5%Paul77 | 14,155 | ||
| R | 29.0%Mondale4,425 | 70.4%Reagan10,758 | 0.6%Bergland89 | 15,272 | ||
| R | 23.3%Carter3,552 | 70.7%Reagan10,791 | 6.1%Anderson925 | 15,268 | ||
| R | 34.7%Carter4,819 | 64.0%Ford8,899 | 1.3%McCarthy186 | 13,904 | ||
| R | 26.9%McGovern3,558 | 72.9%Nixon9,622 | 0.2%Schmitz23 | 13,203 | ||
| R | 31.4%Humphrey4,005 | 61.8%Nixon7,876 | 6.8%Wallace866 | 12,747 | ||
| R | 48.6%Johnson5,914 | 51.4%Goldwater6,248 | 0.0% | 12,162 | ||
| R | 35.2%Kennedy4,401 | 64.8%Nixon8,101 | 0.1%Byrd7 | 12,509 | ||
| R | 27.6%Stevenson3,257 | 72.2%Eisenhower8,505 | 0.2%Andrews21 | 11,783 | ||
| R | 28.9%Stevenson3,273 | 70.9%Eisenhower8,022 | 0.1%Hallinan13 | 11,308 | ||
| R | 37.1%Truman3,446 | 62.4%Dewey5,784 | 0.5%Thurmond46 | 9,276 | ||
| R | 35.9%Roosevelt3,514 | 63.7%Dewey6,237 | 0.4%Thomas36 | 9,787 | ||
| R | 39.4%Roosevelt4,314 | 60.1%Willkie6,575 | 0.5%Thomas53 | 10,942 | ||
| D | 50.7%Roosevelt5,122 | 48.0%Landon4,845 | 1.2%Lemke126 | 10,093 | ||
| D | 57.0%Roosevelt5,244 | 42.1%Hoover3,866 | 0.9%Thomas82 | 9,192 | ||
| R | 38.8%Smith3,311 | 60.3%Hoover5,140 | 0.9%Thomas73 | 8,524 | ||
| R | 24.5%Davis1,828 | 57.5%Coolidge4,290 | 18.0%La Follette1,346 | 7,464 | ||
| R | 27.7%Cox1,977 | 69.1%Harding4,929 | 3.2%Debs231 | 7,137 | ||
| R | 44.3%Wilson3,619 | 52.3%Hughes4,273 | 3.4%Benson279 | 8,171 | ||
| D | 45.1%Wilson2,051 | 18.7%Taft850 | 36.3%Roosevelt1,651 | 4,552 | ||
| R | 46.5%Bryan2,156 | 47.5%Taft2,204 | 6.0%Debs277 | 4,637 | ||
| R | 41.2%Parker1,908 | 51.2%Roosevelt2,371 | 7.6%Debs353 | 4,632 | ||
| D | 49.4%Bryan2,564 | 46.6%McKinley2,421 | 4.0%Woolley207 | 5,192 | ||
| D | 48.9%Bryan2,453 | 48.8%McKinley2,447 | 2.4%Palmer118 | 5,018 | ||
| D | 56.2%Cleveland2,601 | 37.6%Harrison1,738 | 6.2%Weaver289 | 4,628 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +18.6% |
| 1896 | +0.1% |
| 1900 | +2.8% |
| 1904 | −10.0% |
| 1908 | −1.0% |
| 1912 | +26.4% |
| 1916 | −8.0% |
| 1920 | −41.4% |
| 1924 | −33.0% |
| 1928 | −21.5% |
| 1932 | +15.0% |
| 1936 | +2.7% |
| 1940 | −20.7% |
| 1944 | −27.8% |
| 1948 | −25.2% |
| 1952 | −42.0% |
| 1956 | −44.5% |
| 1960 | −29.6% |
| 1964 | −2.7% |
| 1968 | −30.4% |
| 1972 | −45.9% |
| 1976 | −29.3% |
| 1980 | −47.4% |
| 1984 | −41.5% |
| 1988 | −34.4% |
| 1992 | −15.6% |
| 1996 | −21.7% |
| 2000 | −32.0% |
| 2004 | −35.6% |
| 2008 | −26.6% |
| 2012 | −39.0% |
| 2016 | −40.9% |
| 2020 | −40.2% |
| 2024 | −42.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 29,429 |
| 2018 | 28,800 |
| 2020 | 30,649 |
| 2022 | 29,760 |
| 2024 | 30,574 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Woodford's small-city and agricultural base has produced some of the widest presidential margins in the state, with the 2024 result hitting R+42—a figure that places it among Illinois's most lopsided counties in recent cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 26.4 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 47.4 points in 1980. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 42.0 points.
A population of 38,312, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $91,483 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Randolph County and Davidson County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Woodford County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Woodford County, Illinois voted Republican by 42.0 points (R+42.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 21,124 votes cast, 5,959 went Democratic and 14,837 went Republican.
When did Woodford County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Woodford County, Illinois voted Democratic was 1936.
How many people live in Woodford County, Illinois?
Woodford County, Illinois has a population of 38,312 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Woodford County, Illinois?
Median household income in Woodford County, Illinois is $91,483 — above the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Woodford County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Woodford County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 28 went Republican.