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County record · fips 26161 · Michigan

WashtenawMI

Democratic ×10 since 1988all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
D+45.5
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
20–20
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/40
53% of its elections
Closest election
1868
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
ElectionSwingToward
1896-104.3 ptsRepublicans
1876+100.2 ptsDemocrats
1872-94.9 ptsRepublicans
1900+89.9 ptsDemocrats
1932+47.4 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
369,822
College (BA+)
59%
Median income
$89,180
2024 dollars
Non-white
33%
Rural
17%
Age 65+
16%

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

Neighbouring counties

Jackson, MI · Lenawee, MI · Livingston, MI · Monroe, MI · Oakland, MI · Wayne, MI