Vermilion County, Illinois: Deep Red Country
Illinois · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+35.6
2024 Margin
R+2.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2012
Voting Streak
74K
Population
Vermilion County, Illinois voted R+35.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 19,777 votes (66.93%). This represented a R+2.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+35.6
2020→2024 SwingR+2.7%
Voting StreakR since 2012
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population74,188
Median Age
40.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
22.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$52,787(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
77.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
14.1%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
69.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
17.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.2%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.3%(9,254) | 66.9%(19,777) | R+35.6 | R+2.7 |
| 2020 | 32.6%(10,323) | 65.5%(20,725) | R+32.9 | R+3.5 |
| 2016 | 32.6%(10,039) | 61.9%(19,087) | R+29.4 | R+16.2 |
| 2012 | 42.4%(12,878) | 55.6%(16,892) | R+13.2 | R+13.8 |
| 2008 | 49.4%(16,246) | 48.8%(16,054) | D+0.6 | D+12.5 |
| 2004 | 43.7%(14,726) | 55.6%(18,731) | R+11.9 | R+10.7 |
| 2000 | 48.0%(15,406) | 49.2%(15,783) | R+1.2 | R+12.4 |
| 1996 | 49.5%(15,525) | 38.4%(12,015) | D+11.2 | R+6.2 |
| 1992 | 47.8%(18,383) | 30.4%(11,703) | D+17.4 | D+14.6 |
| 1988 | 51.1%(17,918) | 48.3%(16,943) | D+2.8 | D+18.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 34.6%(7,603) | 64.4%(14,135) | R+29.7 | R+6.2 |
| 2020 | 36.3%(11,375) | 59.9%(18,751) | R+23.6 | D+1.3 |
| 2016 | 34.6%(10,511) | 59.4%(18,076) | R+24.9 | R+13.3 |
| 2014 | 42.1%(9,112) | 53.7%(11,610) | R+11.6 | D+23.4 |
| 2010 | 28.4%(6,309) | 63.3%(14,078) | R+34.9 | R+70.0 |
| 2008 | 66.0%(21,463) | 30.9%(10,066) | D+35.0 | D+13.5 |
| 2004 | 59.2%(19,500) | 37.7%(12,413) | D+21.5 | D+2.5 |
| 2002 | 58.5%(13,966) | 39.6%(9,436) | D+19.0 | D+44.7 |
| 1998 | 35.6%(8,566) | 61.3%(14,759) | R+25.7 | R+31.1 |
| 1996 | 50.8%(15,752) | 45.4%(14,083) | D+5.4 | R+5.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30.3%(6,738) | 66.1%(14,674) | R+35.7 | R+14.7 |
| 2018 | 33.0%(7,573) | 54.0%(12,402) | R+21.0 | D+14.8 |
| 2014 | 29.1%(6,290) | 64.8%(14,028) | R+35.8 | R+1.6 |
| 2010 | 29.2%(6,561) | 63.4%(14,251) | R+34.2 | R+26.9 |
| 2006 | 40.7%(9,360) | 48.0%(11,054) | R+7.4 | R+6.4 |
| 2002 | 48.2%(11,517) | 49.1%(11,742) | R+0.9 | D+10.9 |
| 1998 | 43.4%(10,509) | 55.3%(13,377) | R+11.9 | D+35.6 |
| 1994 | 25.4%(5,855) | 72.9%(16,813) | R+47.5 | R+47.2 |
| 1990 | 49.2%(13,662) | 49.5%(13,750) | R+0.3 | D+43.2 |
| 1986 | 8.7%(2,351) | 52.2%(14,133) | R+43.5 | R+27.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab