Arcola, Illinois
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −26.7% |
| 2008 | −11.4% |
| 2012 | −29.5% |
| 2016 | −22.2% |
| 2020 | −31.7% |
| 2024 | −32.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 33.3%Harris340 | 65.3%Trump667 | 1.4% | R+32.0 | R+0.4 | R+30.6 | 1,021 | |
| R | 33.3%Biden357 | 65.0%Trump696 | 1.7% | R+31.7 | R+9.4 | R+36.1 | 1,071 | |
| R | 35.3%Clinton354 | 57.5%Trump577 | 7.3% | R+22.2 | D+7.3 | R+24.3 | 1,004 | |
| R | 34.3%Obama335 | 63.8%Romney623 | 1.9% | R+29.5 | R+18.1 | R+33.3 | 977 | |
| R | 42.3%Obama462 | 53.7%McCain586 | 4.0% | R+11.4 | D+15.4 | R+18.6 | 1,092 | |
| R | 36.5%Kerry381 | 63.3%Bush660 | 0.2% | R+26.7 | — | R+24.3 | 1,043 |
Arcola sits in the heart of Illinois's broom-corn-and-soybean belt, and its small, predominantly rural electorate has leaned reliably conservative in statewide contests over the past decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 32.0 points in 2024. The 2024 margin was 32.0 points.
A population of 2,892, a 51% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $89,827 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Arcola, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Arcola, Illinois voted Republican by 32.0 points (R+32.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,021 votes cast, 340 went Democratic and 667 went Republican.
How many people live in Arcola, Illinois?
Arcola, Illinois has a population of 2,892 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Arcola, Illinois?
Median household income in Arcola, Illinois is $89,827 — above the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Arcola, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Arcola, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.