Woodford County, Illinois: Deep Red Country
Illinois · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+41.8
2024 Margin
R+1.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1940
Voting Streak
38K
Population
Woodford County, Illinois voted R+41.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 14,837 votes (69.79%). This represented a R+1.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1940.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+41.8
2020→2024 SwingR+1.6%
Voting StreakR since 1940
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population38,467
Median Age
40.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
36.1%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$80,093(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.0%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
83.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
1.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.0%(5,958) | 69.8%(14,837) | R+41.8 | R+1.6 |
| 2020 | 28.6%(6,160) | 68.8%(14,799) | R+40.2 | D+0.7 |
| 2016 | 25.6%(5,092) | 66.5%(13,207) | R+40.9 | R+1.8 |
| 2012 | 29.4%(5,572) | 68.4%(12,961) | R+39.0 | R+12.4 |
| 2008 | 35.9%(6,999) | 62.6%(12,191) | R+26.6 | D+9.0 |
| 2004 | 31.9%(6,005) | 67.5%(12,698) | R+35.6 | R+3.6 |
| 2000 | 32.9%(5,529) | 64.9%(10,905) | R+32.0 | R+10.4 |
| 1996 | 35.0%(5,270) | 56.7%(8,527) | R+21.6 | R+6.1 |
| 1992 | 33.7%(5,490) | 49.3%(8,032) | R+15.6 | D+18.8 |
| 1988 | 32.5%(4,604) | 66.9%(9,474) | R+34.4 | D+7.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29.2%(4,920) | 70.0%(11,808) | R+40.8 | R+3.5 |
| 2020 | 29.7%(6,276) | 67.1%(14,174) | R+37.4 | D+4.5 |
| 2016 | 25.9%(5,083) | 67.8%(13,291) | R+41.9 | D+1.6 |
| 2014 | 26.9%(3,758) | 70.3%(9,838) | R+43.5 | D+9.3 |
| 2010 | 19.8%(2,734) | 72.6%(10,022) | R+52.8 | R+46.3 |
| 2008 | 45.0%(8,353) | 51.5%(9,559) | R+6.5 | R+10.6 |
| 2004 | 50.9%(9,304) | 46.7%(8,550) | D+4.1 | D+20.7 |
| 2002 | 40.9%(5,150) | 57.4%(7,235) | R+16.6 | D+30.4 |
| 1998 | 25.5%(3,050) | 72.4%(8,657) | R+46.9 | R+20.7 |
| 1996 | 35.5%(5,256) | 61.7%(9,132) | R+26.2 | R+12.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.4%(4,341) | 71.8%(12,260) | R+46.4 | R+6.9 |
| 2018 | 25.4%(4,097) | 65.0%(10,457) | R+39.5 | D+9.6 |
| 2014 | 23.0%(3,209) | 72.0%(10,061) | R+49.1 | D+2.3 |
| 2010 | 21.4%(2,990) | 72.8%(10,170) | R+51.4 | R+18.6 |
| 2006 | 24.9%(3,146) | 57.7%(7,299) | R+32.8 | D+1.9 |
| 2002 | 31.2%(3,955) | 66.0%(8,350) | R+34.7 | R+5.5 |
| 1998 | 34.7%(4,157) | 64.0%(7,660) | R+29.3 | D+28.9 |
| 1994 | 20.1%(2,388) | 78.3%(9,282) | R+58.2 | R+30.8 |
| 1990 | 35.8%(4,048) | 63.1%(7,143) | R+27.4 | D+24.5 |
| 1986 | 4.7%(459) | 56.6%(5,502) | R+51.9 | R+23.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab