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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
ElectionSwingToward
1896-86.6 ptsRepublicans
1900+85.1 ptsDemocrats
1876+84.6 ptsDemocrats
1872-79.9 ptsRepublicans
1920-53.9 ptsRepublicans

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