Leelanau County, Michigan: Professional Migration
Michigan · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+7.7
2024 Margin
D+2.5%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2020
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
22K
Population
Leelanau County, Michigan voted D+7.7 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 9,406 votes (53.08%). This represented a D+2.5% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2020.
Electoral Behavior
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Professional MigrationView all
Growing metro exurbs and suburbs receiving educated professionals from cities. These areas are shifting blue as remote work and urban flight bring liberal voters. Examples: Atlanta suburbs, DFW exurbs, Denver metro.
Volatility
3.9
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
+0.4/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+7.7
2020→2024 SwingD+2.5%
Voting StreakD since 2020
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population22,301
Median Age
55.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
70.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$82,345(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.3%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
90.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.6%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.1%(9,406) | 45.3%(8,035) | D+7.7 | +2.5 |
| 2020 | 52.0%(8,795) | 46.8%(7,916) | D+5.2 | +8.3 |
| 2016 | 45.5%(6,774) | 48.6%(7,239) | R+3.1 | +3.3 |
| 2012 | 46.3%(6,576) | 52.6%(7,483) | R+6.4 | -9.3 |
| 2008 | 50.9%(7,355) | 48.0%(6,938) | D+2.9 | +15.0 |
| 2004 | 43.5%(6,048) | 55.6%(7,733) | R+12.1 | +6.3 |
| 2000 | 38.6%(4,635) | 57.0%(6,840) | R+18.4 | -7.3 |
| 1996 | 39.3%(4,019) | 50.4%(5,155) | R+11.1 | -5.7 |
| 1992 | 33.8%(3,445) | 39.2%(3,993) | R+5.4 | +16.5 |
| 1988 | 38.6%(3,331) | 60.5%(5,215) | R+21.9 | +14.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.2%(9,164) | 46.1%(8,102) | D+6.0 | +6.7 |
| 2020 | 49.2%(8,277) | 49.8%(8,380) | R+0.6 | -3.7 |
| 2018 | 50.9%(7,216) | 47.7%(6,775) | D+3.1 | +2.2 |
| 2014 | 48.9%(5,340) | 48.0%(5,243) | D+0.9 | -2.5 |
| 2012 | 50.4%(7,089) | 47.0%(6,609) | D+3.4 | -7.5 |
| 2008 | 53.9%(7,638) | 43.1%(6,098) | D+10.9 | +9.5 |
| 2006 | 49.5%(5,984) | 48.2%(5,818) | D+1.4 | -5.0 |
| 2002 | 52.3%(5,128) | 45.9%(4,502) | D+6.4 | +29.1 |
| 2000 | 37.1%(4,376) | 59.8%(7,046) | R+22.7 | -20.4 |
| 1996 | 47.9%(4,779) | 50.2%(5,008) | R+2.3 | +28.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 55.2%(8,540) | 43.6%(6,752) | D+11.6 | +7.1 |
| 2018 | 51.1%(7,264) | 46.7%(6,630) | D+4.5 | +18.7 |
| 2014 | 41.8%(4,600) | 56.1%(6,172) | R+14.3 | +19.2 |
| 2010 | 32.1%(3,655) | 65.5%(7,467) | R+33.4 | -37.6 |
| 2006 | 51.4%(6,212) | 47.3%(5,708) | D+4.2 | +16.9 |
| 2002 | 43.0%(4,241) | 55.7%(5,501) | R+12.8 | +29.0 |
| 1998 | 29.1%(2,705) | 70.9%(6,577) | R+41.7 | +4.0 |
| 1994 | 27.1%(2,255) | 72.9%(6,063) | R+45.8 | -28.0 |
| 1990 | 40.8%(2,620) | 58.5%(3,757) | R+17.7 | -36.6 |
| 1986 | 59.3%(3,360) | 40.4%(2,291) | D+18.9 | +45.2 |