County record · fips 26107 · Michigan
MecostaMI
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+30.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
3–37
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1992
D+0.4
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1876 | +81.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | -81.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1872 | -61.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1900 | +60.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +60.2 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
41,242
College (BA+)
22%
Median income
$60,951
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
74%
Age 65+
20%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.