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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
ElectionSwingToward
1896-95.6 ptsRepublicans
1876+93.9 ptsDemocrats
1872-88.2 ptsRepublicans
1900+83.1 ptsDemocrats
1932+64.8 ptsDemocrats

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