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County record · fips 26021 · Michigan

BerrienMI

Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+8.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
5–35
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1892
R+2.7
this countyMichigannational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1896-89.4 ptsRepublicans
1876+87.9 ptsDemocrats
1872-84.4 ptsRepublicans
1900+78.0 ptsDemocrats
1932+51.3 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
153,288
College (BA+)
31%
Median income
$65,425
2024 dollars
Non-white
27%
Rural
30%
Age 65+
21%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

LaPorte, IN · St. Joseph, IN · Cass, MI · Van Buren, MI