Tuscola, Illinois
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −30.8% |
| 2008 | −15.9% |
| 2012 | −32.4% |
| 2016 | −42.2% |
| 2020 | −36.5% |
| 2024 | −36.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 30.5%Harris714 | 67.2%Trump1,572 | 2.3% | R+36.7 | R+0.1 | R+35.2 | 2,341 | |
| R | 30.4%Biden733 | 67.0%Trump1,613 | 2.6% | R+36.5 | D+5.7 | R+41.0 | 2,408 | |
| R | 24.9%Clinton559 | 67.1%Trump1,508 | 8.1% | R+42.2 | R+9.8 | R+44.3 | 2,249 | |
| R | 32.8%Obama704 | 65.2%Romney1,399 | 2.0% | R+32.4 | R+16.5 | R+36.2 | 2,146 | |
| R | 40.8%Obama963 | 56.7%McCain1,338 | 2.5% | R+15.9 | D+15.0 | R+23.2 | 2,359 | |
| R | 34.4%Kerry804 | 65.3%Bush1,524 | 0.3% | R+30.8 | — | R+28.4 | 2,334 |
Tuscola anchors Douglas County in east-central Illinois, a corn-belt corridor that has swung increasingly toward Republican margins over the past two decades as rural economic pressures reshaped voter priorities.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 42.2 points in 2016. The 2024 margin was 36.7 points.
A population of 4,808, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $78,179 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Tuscola, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Tuscola, Illinois voted Republican by 36.7 points (R+36.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,341 votes cast, 714 went Democratic and 1,572 went Republican.
How many people live in Tuscola, Illinois?
Tuscola, Illinois has a population of 4,808 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Tuscola, Illinois?
Median household income in Tuscola, Illinois is $78,179 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Tuscola, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Tuscola, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.