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County record · fips 26163 · Michigan

WayneMI

Democratic ×24 since 1932all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
D+30.0
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
29–11
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1892
D+2.3
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
1876+105.4 ptsDemocrats
1872-101.8 ptsRepublicans
1896-97.4 ptsRepublicans
1900+82.3 ptsDemocrats
1928+58.0 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
1,772,259
College (BA+)
28%
Median income
$60,539
2024 dollars
Non-white
52%
Rural
1%
Age 65+
17%

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

Neighbouring counties

Macomb, MI · Monroe, MI · Oakland, MI · Washtenaw, MI