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County record · fips 26121 · Michigan

MuskegonMI

Republican ×1 since 2024all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+1.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
15–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
32/40
80% of its elections
Closest election
2020
D+0.6
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
1896-89.1 ptsRepublicans
1876+79.3 ptsDemocrats
1872-69.6 ptsRepublicans
1900+66.0 ptsDemocrats
1932+59.4 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
175,961
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$65,024
2024 dollars
Non-white
25%
Rural
26%
Age 65+
18%

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

Neighbouring counties

Kent, MI · Newaygo, MI · Oceana, MI · Ottawa, MI