Shelby County, Illinois: Northern Rural Secular
Illinois · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+60.2
2024 Margin
R+3.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
21K
Population
Shelby County, Illinois voted R+60.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 9,267 votes (79.41%). This represented a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+60.2
2020→2024 SwingR+3.1%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population20,990
Median Age
44.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
17.6%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$65,585(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
96.3%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.1%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
78.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.7%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.5%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
28.6%(+12.1 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
10.0%(+4.8 vs US)
Catholic
7.7%(-11.0 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:44.9 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
21.4%
18-29
6.4%↓
30-44
16.4%↓
45-64
32.3%↑
65+
23.5%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingAbove avg
14.6%Retail TradeAbove avg
13.3%HealthcareVery low
6.6%AgricultureVery high
6.5%Professional ServicesVery low
6.2%Construction
6.1%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural RProfessional Services: College-educated base
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.2%(2,240) | 79.4%(9,267) | R+60.2 | R+3.1 |
| 2020 | 20.7%(2,504) | 77.8%(9,426) | R+57.1 | R+3.4 |
| 2016 | 20.7%(2,288) | 74.5%(8,229) | R+53.8 | R+20.2 |
| 2012 | 32.0%(3,342) | 65.5%(6,843) | R+33.5 | R+13.8 |
| 2008 | 39.1%(4,245) | 58.9%(6,396) | R+19.8 | D+8.7 |
| 2004 | 35.4%(3,744) | 63.9%(6,753) | R+28.4 | R+10.4 |
| 2000 | 39.5%(4,018) | 57.6%(5,851) | R+18.0 | R+18.4 |
| 1996 | 43.4%(4,249) | 43.1%(4,215) | D+0.3 | R+12.8 |
| 1992 | 45.6%(5,101) | 32.5%(3,631) | D+13.2 | D+20.3 |
| 1988 | 46.1%(4,650) | 53.3%(5,370) | R+7.1 | D+12.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.0%(2,419) | 74.2%(7,177) | R+49.2 | R+0.9 |
| 2020 | 24.4%(2,921) | 72.8%(8,698) | R+48.4 | R+5.2 |
| 2016 | 25.2%(2,733) | 68.3%(7,418) | R+43.2 | R+10.9 |
| 2014 | 31.3%(2,537) | 63.5%(5,147) | R+32.2 | D+10.8 |
| 2010 | 24.0%(1,936) | 67.0%(5,401) | R+43.0 | R+64.3 |
| 2008 | 59.0%(6,307) | 37.6%(4,027) | D+21.3 | D+14.1 |
| 2004 | 52.3%(5,364) | 45.1%(4,626) | D+7.2 | R+13.4 |
| 2002 | 59.5%(4,900) | 39.0%(3,207) | D+20.6 | D+51.3 |
| 1998 | 33.7%(2,813) | 64.4%(5,378) | R+30.7 | R+29.5 |
| 1996 | 48.3%(4,694) | 49.5%(4,813) | R+1.2 | R+7.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 19.2%(1,890) | 77.7%(7,654) | R+58.5 | R+17.8 |
| 2018 | 21.6%(1,975) | 62.3%(5,694) | R+40.7 | D+8.1 |
| 2014 | 22.0%(1,780) | 70.8%(5,726) | R+48.8 | R+2.1 |
| 2010 | 22.2%(1,819) | 68.9%(5,638) | R+46.7 | R+21.1 |
| 2006 | 29.6%(2,271) | 55.2%(4,238) | R+25.6 | R+8.4 |
| 2002 | 39.9%(3,289) | 57.1%(4,714) | R+17.3 | R+55.1 |
| 1998 | 68.5%(5,803) | 30.7%(2,600) | D+37.8 | D+75.8 |
| 1994 | 30.0%(2,405) | 68.0%(5,452) | R+38.0 | R+46.3 |
| 1990 | 53.8%(4,904) | 45.5%(4,153) | D+8.2 | D+54.7 |
| 1986 | 6.4%(538) | 52.9%(4,442) | R+46.5 | R+33.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab