County record · fips 26081 · Michigan
KentMI
Democratic ×2 since 2020all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
D+5.5
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
7–33
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
2008
D+0.5
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 | -92.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +83.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1900 | +83.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -79.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -58.6 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
663,150
College (BA+)
41%
Median income
$82,631
2024 dollars
Non-white
30%
Rural
16%
Age 65+
15%
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 · Ionia, MI · Montcalm, MI · Muskegon, MI · Newaygo, MI · Ottawa, MI