Dickinson County, Michigan: Northern Rural Secular
Michigan · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+36.2
2024 Margin
R+2.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
🌾 N. Rural
Classification
26K
Population
Dickinson County, Michigan voted R+36.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 10,324 votes (67.28%). This represented a R+2.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
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Northern Rural SecularView all
Rural counties in the Upper Midwest (MN/IA/WI/IN/MO/IL/MI) that voted for Obama in 2008 but have swung dramatically toward Republicans. These historically Democratic, secular farming communities have realigned.
Volatility
7.0
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.7/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+36.2
2020→2024 SwingR+2.8%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population25,947
Median Age
47.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
31.7%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$59,651(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
93.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.8%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
81.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.0%(4,763) | 67.3%(10,324) | R+36.2 | -2.8 |
| 2020 | 32.5%(4,744) | 65.9%(9,617) | R+33.4 | +1.8 |
| 2016 | 29.6%(3,923) | 64.8%(8,580) | R+35.2 | -13.9 |
| 2012 | 38.5%(4,952) | 59.8%(7,688) | R+21.3 | -13.4 |
| 2008 | 45.0%(5,995) | 53.0%(7,049) | R+7.9 | +7.5 |
| 2004 | 41.7%(5,650) | 57.1%(7,734) | R+15.4 | -4.5 |
| 2000 | 43.1%(5,533) | 54.0%(6,932) | R+10.9 | -21.3 |
| 1996 | 48.4%(5,614) | 38.0%(4,408) | D+10.4 | -0.5 |
| 1992 | 43.7%(5,689) | 32.8%(4,273) | D+10.9 | +11.1 |
| 1988 | 49.7%(6,129) | 49.9%(6,158) | R+0.2 | +9.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.9%(4,662) | 66.7%(10,076) | R+35.9 | -4.4 |
| 2020 | 33.7%(4,881) | 65.1%(9,431) | R+31.4 | -6.6 |
| 2018 | 36.6%(4,162) | 61.5%(6,982) | R+24.8 | -6.6 |
| 2014 | 39.7%(3,366) | 58.0%(4,915) | R+18.3 | -20.3 |
| 2012 | 49.4%(6,180) | 47.4%(5,928) | D+2.0 | -21.0 |
| 2008 | 59.9%(7,759) | 36.8%(4,773) | D+23.0 | +9.7 |
| 2006 | 55.8%(5,484) | 42.5%(4,177) | D+13.3 | -12.4 |
| 2002 | 62.2%(5,190) | 36.5%(3,047) | D+25.7 | +39.2 |
| 2000 | 42.2%(5,319) | 55.7%(7,023) | R+13.5 | -41.1 |
| 1996 | 63.0%(7,164) | 35.4%(4,022) | D+27.6 | +38.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 35.9%(4,310) | 62.1%(7,446) | R+26.1 | -1.5 |
| 2018 | 36.4%(4,119) | 61.0%(6,914) | R+24.7 | -5.4 |
| 2014 | 39.4%(3,374) | 58.6%(5,025) | R+19.3 | +10.6 |
| 2010 | 33.7%(3,134) | 63.5%(5,910) | R+29.8 | -38.8 |
| 2006 | 53.8%(5,251) | 44.8%(4,372) | D+9.0 | +14.7 |
| 2002 | 46.5%(3,882) | 52.2%(4,358) | R+5.7 | +20.2 |
| 1998 | 37.0%(3,638) | 63.0%(6,183) | R+25.9 | -3.1 |
| 1994 | 38.6%(3,637) | 61.4%(5,783) | R+22.8 | -29.6 |
| 1990 | 53.3%(4,803) | 46.5%(4,190) | D+6.8 | -38.9 |
| 1986 | 72.7%(5,602) | 27.0%(2,081) | D+45.7 | +44.2 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(74.8%) | Nikki Haley(19.6%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(56.5%) | Bernie Sanders(32.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(51.5%) | Hillary Clinton(43.5%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(39.8%) | Ted Cruz(28.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(67.2%) | Other(32.8%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee