Schoolcraft County, Michigan: Northern Rural Secular

Michigan · Presidential Elections 1892–2024

R+31.9

2024 Margin

R+0.3%

2020→2024 Swing

R since 2012

Voting Streak

Population

Schoolcraft County, Michigan voted R+31.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,196 votes (65.25%). This represented a R+0.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.

Quick Stats

2024 ResultR+31.9

2020→2024 SwingR+0.3%

Voting StreakR since 2012

Elections on Record34

Demographics

Population8,047

Median Age

51.8(US: 38.4)

College (BA+)

20.7%(US: 34.6%)

Median Income

$55,071(US: $78k)

White (non-Hisp)

84.2%(US: 57.5%)

Hispanic

1.5%(US: 18.6%)

Homeownership

85.4%(US: 64.2%)

Poverty Rate

14.8%(US: 12.4%)

Veterans

9.0%(US: 6.4%)

Non-English (CVAP)

2.2%(US: 17.1%)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020

Catholic

31.8%(+13.1 vs US)

Mainline Protestant

9.3%(+4.1 vs US)

Evangelical

7.7%(-8.8 vs US)

LDS/Mormon

2.7%(+0.7 vs US)

Age Distribution

Median:51.8 yrs(US: 38.5)

Under 18

17.7%↓

18-29

5.4%↓

30-44

13.6%↓

45-64

35.1%↑

65+

28.2%↑

National average

Employment by Industry

Source: Census ACS

ManufacturingAbove avg

14.4%

Retail Trade

11.0%

Education

10.8%

Construction

8.2%

AgricultureVery high

5.7%

Professional ServicesVery low

4.0%

Political relevance:

Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RProfessional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debates

+ 1 more industries

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	33.3%(1,631)	65.3%(3,196)	R+31.9	R+0.3
2020	33.5%(1,589)	65.1%(3,090)	R+31.6	R+3.2
2016	32.8%(1,369)	61.2%(2,556)	R+28.4	R+21.6
2012	45.9%(1,865)	52.8%(2,142)	R+6.8	R+9.7
2008	50.5%(2,184)	47.6%(2,058)	D+2.9	D+5.8
2004	48.1%(2,137)	51.0%(2,267)	R+2.9	R+1.7
2000	48.5%(2,036)	49.7%(2,088)	R+1.2	R+26.7
1996	56.5%(2,187)	31.0%(1,200)	D+25.5	D+4.0
1992	51.8%(2,139)	30.4%(1,253)	D+21.5	D+14.5
1988	53.3%(2,071)	46.4%(1,802)	D+6.9	D+12.3

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Senate Elections

Senate Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	34.0%(1,629)	63.3%(3,032)	R+29.3	R+3.7
2020	36.6%(1,712)	62.2%(2,905)	R+25.5	R+10.8
2018	41.4%(1,547)	56.2%(2,099)	R+14.8	R+9.0
2014	45.8%(1,313)	51.6%(1,478)	R+5.8	R+20.3
2012	55.8%(2,201)	41.2%(1,627)	D+14.6	R+17.4
2008	64.5%(2,698)	32.6%(1,362)	D+31.9	D+10.5
2006	59.8%(2,042)	38.3%(1,309)	D+21.5	R+18.9
2002	69.3%(2,215)	28.9%(925)	D+40.4	D+45.6
2000	46.6%(1,909)	51.9%(2,124)	R+5.3	R+44.8
1996	68.9%(2,599)	29.4%(1,109)	D+39.5	D+41.3

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Governor Elections

Governor Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2022	39.2%(1,524)	58.3%(2,264)	R+19.1	R+4.1
2018	41.0%(1,533)	55.9%(2,094)	R+15.0	R+8.6
2014	45.7%(1,321)	52.2%(1,507)	R+6.4	D+9.4
2010	40.5%(1,285)	56.3%(1,787)	R+15.8	R+32.7
2006	57.6%(1,973)	40.7%(1,395)	D+16.9	D+9.6
2002	52.9%(1,701)	45.6%(1,468)	D+7.2	D+18.3
1998	44.5%(1,277)	55.5%(1,594)	R+11.0	D+4.1
1994	42.5%(1,246)	57.5%(1,689)	R+15.1	R+29.6
1990	57.1%(1,786)	42.6%(1,332)	D+14.5	R+40.0
1986	77.2%(1,772)	22.7%(521)	D+54.5	D+38.0

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(78.3%)	Nikki Haley(17.7%)	✓
2020	Dem	Joe Biden(62.0%)	Bernie Sanders(30.2%)	✓
2016	Dem	Bernie Sanders(50.6%)	Hillary Clinton(45.8%)	✗
2016	GOP	Donald Trump(48.0%)	John Kasich(21.9%)	✓
2008	Dem	Hillary Clinton(70.7%)	Other(29.4%)	✗