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County record · fips 26045 · Michigan

EatonMI

Republican ×3 since 2016all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+3.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
1996
R+0.8
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
1900+84.7 ptsDemocrats
1876+81.1 ptsDemocrats
1896-80.7 ptsRepublicans
1872-76.6 ptsRepublicans
1932+65.8 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
109,130
College (BA+)
31%
Median income
$79,597
2024 dollars
Non-white
20%
Rural
38%
Age 65+
20%

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

Neighbouring counties

Barry, MI · Calhoun, MI · Clinton, MI · Ingham, MI · Ionia, MI · Jackson, MI