County record · FIPS 17131
Mercer County, IL
A joined view of reported 2024 election administration and the 2020–2024 American Community Survey profile for Illinois.
Population15,495ACS 2020–2024
Registered voters13,021100% jurisdiction coverage
Voters8,422100% jurisdiction coverage
Registered turnout64.68%Reported voters / registration
Ballot administration
Mail-ballot record
| Stage | Reported ballots | Jurisdiction coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Transmitted | 1,490 | 100% |
| Returned | 1,340 | 100% |
| Counted | 1,320 | 100% |
| Rejected | 20 | 100% |
Return rate89.93%
Rejection rate1.49%
A blank means the source did not provide enough information. It does not mean zero ballots.
Administrative capacity
Election infrastructure
Polling places11100% coverage
Poll workers58100% coverage
Drop boxes0100% coverage
Provisional ballots cast0100% coverage
Provisional acceptanceNot reportedCounted / cast where reported
Cross-state twin
Mercer County, IL ↔ Butler County, IA
88.3% profile similarityPopulation15,49514,268
Median household income$74,182$73,715
Poverty8.92%9.22%
No vehicle2.85%3.56%
The closest profile among counties in other states. Similarity uses seven ACS measures and does not include vote choice.
Reported detail
Mail rejection reasons
| Reason | Ballots |
|---|---|
| Late | 20 |