Paxton, Illinois
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −37.1% |
| 2008 | −23.2% |
| 2012 | −39.8% |
| 2016 | −45.7% |
| 2020 | −46.0% |
| 2024 | −44.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 26.2%Harris538 | 71.1%Trump1,459 | 2.6% | R+44.9 | D+1.1 | R+43.4 | 2,051 | |
| R | 25.6%Biden544 | 71.6%Trump1,523 | 2.8% | R+46.0 | R+0.3 | R+50.5 | 2,127 | |
| R | 22.7%Clinton443 | 68.4%Trump1,336 | 8.9% | R+45.7 | R+6.0 | R+47.8 | 1,952 | |
| R | 29.0%Obama509 | 68.7%Romney1,208 | 2.3% | R+39.8 | R+16.6 | R+43.6 | 1,758 | |
| R | 37.2%Obama733 | 60.4%McCain1,189 | 2.3% | R+23.2 | D+14.0 | R+30.4 | 1,968 | |
| R | 31.4%Kerry611 | 68.5%Bush1,334 | 0.1% | R+37.1 | — | R+34.7 | 1,947 |
Paxton sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 46.0 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.1 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 44.9 points.
A population of 4,131, a 94% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,386 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Paxton, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Paxton, Illinois voted Republican by 44.9 points (R+44.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,051 votes cast, 538 went Democratic and 1,459 went Republican.
How many people live in Paxton, Illinois?
Paxton, Illinois has a population of 4,131 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Paxton, Illinois?
Median household income in Paxton, Illinois is $62,386 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Paxton, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Paxton, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.