County record · fips 26125 · Michigan
OaklandMI
Democratic ×8 since 1996all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
D+10.8
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
15–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1888
D+0.2
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 | -95.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +93.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -88.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1900 | +83.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +64.8 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
1,279,825
College (BA+)
51%
Median income
$97,760
2024 dollars
Non-white
32%
Rural
6%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Genesee, MI · Lapeer, MI · Livingston, MI · Macomb, MI · Washtenaw, MI · Wayne, MI