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County record · fips 26061 · Michigan

HoughtonMI

Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+17.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
8–32
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1996
D+0.1
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
1872-122.9 ptsRepublicans
1896-82.4 ptsRepublicans
1876+76.4 ptsDemocrats
1928+59.8 ptsDemocrats
1900+40.8 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
37,693
College (BA+)
37%
Median income
$58,899
2024 dollars
Non-white
9%
Rural
45%
Age 65+
18%

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

Neighbouring counties

Baraga, MI · Iron, MI · Keweenaw, MI · Ontonagon, MI