Alger County, Michigan: Northern Rural Secular
Michigan · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+19.8
2024 Margin
R+1.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2012
Voting Streak
9K
Population
Alger County, Michigan voted R+19.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,116 votes (59.26%). This represented a R+1.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+19.8
2020→2024 SwingR+1.1%
Voting StreakR since 2012
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population8,842
Median Age
47.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
20.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$55,528(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
81.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
6.6%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
84.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
10.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.0%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.0%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
10.8%(-5.7 vs US)
Catholic
8.7%(-10.0 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
7.7%(+2.5 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:47.2 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
15.0%↓
18-29
7.4%↓
30-44
17.9%
45-64
33.1%↑
65+
26.6%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSEducationAbove avg
13.3%ManufacturingAbove avg
12.1%Retail Trade
11.1%Construction
7.6%HealthcareVery low
5.1%AgricultureVery high
5.1%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural RProfessional Services: College-educated base
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.5%(2,075) | 59.3%(3,116) | R+19.8 | R+1.1 |
| 2020 | 40.0%(2,053) | 58.8%(3,014) | R+18.7 | D+1.7 |
| 2016 | 36.8%(1,663) | 57.2%(2,585) | R+20.4 | R+17.9 |
| 2012 | 47.9%(2,212) | 50.5%(2,330) | R+2.6 | R+8.5 |
| 2008 | 52.0%(2,472) | 46.1%(2,188) | D+6.0 | D+4.4 |
| 2004 | 50.3%(2,395) | 48.6%(2,318) | D+1.6 | D+3.3 |
| 2000 | 47.4%(2,071) | 49.1%(2,142) | R+1.6 | R+20.5 |
| 1996 | 52.7%(2,229) | 33.8%(1,429) | D+18.9 | D+4.2 |
| 1992 | 46.9%(2,144) | 32.2%(1,471) | D+14.7 | D+5.4 |
| 1988 | 54.5%(2,210) | 45.1%(1,830) | D+9.4 | D+13.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.5%(2,047) | 59.5%(3,002) | R+18.9 | R+2.3 |
| 2020 | 41.7%(2,089) | 58.3%(2,919) | R+16.6 | R+10.4 |
| 2018 | 46.9%(1,911) | 53.1%(2,162) | R+6.2 | R+9.4 |
| 2014 | 51.6%(1,621) | 48.4%(1,520) | D+3.2 | R+14.2 |
| 2012 | 58.7%(2,575) | 41.3%(1,809) | D+17.5 | R+18.1 |
| 2008 | 67.8%(3,045) | 32.2%(1,446) | D+35.6 | D+12.4 |
| 2006 | 61.6%(2,257) | 38.4%(1,407) | D+23.2 | R+12.2 |
| 2002 | 67.7%(2,304) | 32.3%(1,099) | D+35.4 | D+38.7 |
| 2000 | 48.4%(1,978) | 51.6%(2,113) | R+3.3 | R+37.3 |
| 1996 | 67.0%(2,669) | 33.0%(1,314) | D+34.0 | D+40.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 46.8%(1,984) | 53.2%(2,258) | R+6.5 | R+2.8 |
| 2018 | 48.2%(1,950) | 51.8%(2,097) | R+3.6 | R+7.6 |
| 2014 | 52.0%(1,646) | 48.0%(1,520) | D+4.0 | D+18.2 |
| 2010 | 42.9%(1,559) | 57.1%(2,075) | R+14.2 | R+37.5 |
| 2006 | 61.6%(2,285) | 38.4%(1,422) | D+23.3 | D+16.6 |
| 2002 | 53.3%(1,855) | 46.7%(1,623) | D+6.7 | D+20.5 |
| 1998 | 43.1%(1,358) | 56.9%(1,794) | R+13.8 | D+8.7 |
| 1994 | 38.7%(1,301) | 61.3%(2,060) | R+22.6 | R+26.0 |
| 1990 | 51.7%(1,821) | 48.3%(1,700) | D+3.4 | R+48.9 |
| 1986 | 76.2%(2,080) | 23.8%(651) | D+52.3 | D+33.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(76.0%) | Nikki Haley(20.1%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(57.8%) | Bernie Sanders(33.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(60.0%) | Hillary Clinton(37.1%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(41.3%) | Ted Cruz(25.4%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(63.7%) | Other(36.3%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee