Grundy County, Illinois, IL
Illinois · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+29.5
2024 Margin
R+3.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2012
Voting Streak
53K
Population
Grundy County, Illinois voted R+29.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 16,997 votes (63.92%). This represented a R+3.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+29.5
2020→2024 SwingR+3.8%
Voting StreakR since 2012
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population52,533
Median Age
38.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$89,993(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
83.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
11.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.6%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
75.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
6.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.9%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
6.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
18.9%
Evangelical
8.6%(-7.9 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
7.0%(+1.8 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
1.0%(-1.0 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:38.8 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
24.7%↑
18-29
8.8%↓
30-44
18.9%
45-64
33.0%↑
65+
14.6%↓
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail TradeAbove avg
13.3%ManufacturingAbove avg
12.2%ConstructionAbove avg
9.0%Professional ServicesBelow avg
7.8%EducationBelow avg
6.7%HealthcareVery low
5.5%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.4%(9,143) | 63.9%(16,997) | R+29.5 | R+3.8 |
| 2020 | 36.0%(9,626) | 61.8%(16,523) | R+25.8 | R+2.6 |
| 2016 | 34.7%(8,065) | 57.9%(13,454) | R+23.2 | R+14.3 |
| 2012 | 44.3%(9,451) | 53.2%(11,343) | R+8.9 | R+10.6 |
| 2008 | 49.9%(11,063) | 48.2%(10,687) | D+1.7 | D+15.5 |
| 2004 | 42.7%(8,463) | 56.5%(11,198) | R+13.8 | R+6.6 |
| 2000 | 45.3%(7,516) | 52.5%(8,709) | R+7.2 | R+11.1 |
| 1996 | 45.4%(6,759) | 41.5%(6,177) | D+3.9 | D+5.3 |
| 1992 | 37.6%(6,122) | 39.0%(6,346) | R+1.4 | D+21.0 |
| 1988 | 38.5%(5,525) | 60.9%(8,743) | R+22.4 | D+12.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40.6%(7,872) | 58.2%(11,266) | R+17.5 | D+2.4 |
| 2020 | 37.1%(9,766) | 57.1%(15,005) | R+19.9 | R+10.5 |
| 2016 | 41.5%(9,475) | 50.9%(11,624) | R+9.4 | D+0.7 |
| 2014 | 42.3%(6,982) | 52.5%(8,655) | R+10.1 | D+11.6 |
| 2010 | 35.1%(5,814) | 56.9%(9,418) | R+21.8 | R+44.7 |
| 2008 | 59.1%(12,835) | 36.3%(7,867) | D+22.9 | R+8.1 |
| 2004 | 63.8%(12,285) | 32.8%(6,308) | D+31.0 | D+18.2 |
| 2002 | 55.5%(7,408) | 42.7%(5,700) | D+12.8 | D+35.2 |
| 1998 | 37.4%(4,517) | 59.8%(7,220) | R+22.4 | R+15.9 |
| 1996 | 45.0%(6,578) | 51.5%(7,530) | R+6.5 | D+3.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 35.5%(7,124) | 59.3%(11,891) | R+23.8 | R+8.9 |
| 2018 | 37.9%(7,319) | 52.7%(10,184) | R+14.8 | D+7.5 |
| 2014 | 36.7%(6,073) | 59.0%(9,760) | R+22.3 | R+2.4 |
| 2010 | 34.9%(5,813) | 54.9%(9,132) | R+19.9 | R+18.7 |
| 2006 | 42.2%(5,958) | 43.5%(6,139) | R+1.3 | D+11.9 |
| 2002 | 41.7%(5,638) | 54.9%(7,422) | R+13.2 | D+3.8 |
| 1998 | 40.9%(4,965) | 57.9%(7,027) | R+17.0 | D+39.6 |
| 1994 | 20.8%(2,365) | 77.4%(8,802) | R+56.6 | R+45.4 |
| 1990 | 43.9%(5,452) | 55.1%(6,844) | R+11.2 | D+46.2 |
| 1986 | 5.6%(627) | 63.0%(7,098) | R+57.4 | R+35.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab