Pawnee, Illinois
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −31.6% |
| 2008 | −9.7% |
| 2012 | −31.9% |
| 2016 | −42.2% |
| 2020 | −42.7% |
| 2024 | −41.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 27.9%Harris417 | 69.2%Trump1,034 | 2.9% | R+41.3 | D+1.4 | R+39.8 | 1,494 | |
| R | 27.6%Biden407 | 70.3%Trump1,036 | 2.1% | R+42.7 | R+0.4 | R+47.1 | 1,474 | |
| R | 24.9%Clinton339 | 67.1%Trump915 | 8.1% | R+42.2 | R+10.3 | R+44.3 | 1,364 | |
| R | 33.0%Obama423 | 64.9%Romney832 | 2.1% | R+31.9 | R+22.2 | R+35.8 | 1,282 | |
| R | 44.3%Obama577 | 54.0%McCain703 | 1.8% | R+9.7 | D+21.9 | R+16.9 | 1,303 | |
| R | 34.2%Kerry437 | 65.8%Bush841 | 0.0% | R+31.6 | — | R+29.2 | 1,278 |
Pawnee sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 42.7 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.4 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 41.3 points.
A population of 2,738, a 93% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $81,103 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Pawnee, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Pawnee, Illinois voted Republican by 41.3 points (R+41.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,494 votes cast, 417 went Democratic and 1,034 went Republican.
How many people live in Pawnee, Illinois?
Pawnee, Illinois has a population of 2,738 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Pawnee, Illinois?
Median household income in Pawnee, Illinois is $81,103 — above the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Pawnee, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Pawnee, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.