County record · fips 26077 · Michigan
KalamazooMI
Democratic ×9 since 1992all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
D+18.0
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
13–27
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1936
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | -86.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1900 | +85.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | +84.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -79.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -53.9 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
262,375
College (BA+)
41%
Median income
$72,532
2024 dollars
Non-white
25%
Rural
22%
Age 65+
16%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Allegan, MI · Barry, MI · Calhoun, MI · St. Joseph, MI · Van Buren, MI