HarrisDemocratic48.8%7,460TrumpRepublican49.5%7,572OtherAll other candidates1.6%251
R+0.7- Lead
- 112
- Total
- 15,283
- vs nation
- D+0.7
- Turnout
- —
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Norton Shores, MI
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic48.4%7,381TrumpRepublican49.8%7,604OtherAll other candidates1.8%275
R+1.5- Lead
- 223
- Total
- 15,260
- vs nation
- R+5.9
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic44.4%5,779TrumpRepublican49.5%6,449OtherAll other candidates6.1%798
R+5.1- Lead
- 670
- Total
- 13,026
- vs nation
- R+7.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic50.2%6,388RomneyRepublican48.4%6,168OtherAll other candidates1.4%180
D+1.7- Lead
- 220
- Total
- 12,736
- vs nation
- R+2.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic55.2%7,597McCainRepublican43.4%5,978OtherAll other candidates1.4%194
D+11.8- Lead
- 1,619
- Total
- 13,769
- vs nation
- D+4.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic45.8%6,254BushRepublican53.1%7,260OtherAll other candidates1.1%155
R+7.4- Lead
- 1,006
- Total
- 13,669
- vs nation
- R+4.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+0.7MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 25,0412024 5-year
- Median household income
- $76,5792024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 87.7%2024 5-year
- Black
- 3.9%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 3.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+11.8 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+7.4 in 2004MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Marshfield, WI · twin score 78.7
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −7.4% |
| 2008 | +11.8% |
| 2012 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | −5.1% |
| 2020 | −1.5% |
| 2024 | −0.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 48.8%Harris7,460 | 49.5%Trump7,572 | 1.6% | R+0.7 | D+0.7 | D+0.7 | 15,283 | |
| R | 48.4%Biden7,381 | 49.8%Trump7,604 | 1.8% | R+1.5 | D+3.7 | R+5.9 | 15,260 | |
| R | 44.4%Clinton5,779 | 49.5%Trump6,449 | 6.1% | R+5.1 | R+6.9 | R+7.2 | 13,026 | |
| D | 50.2%Obama6,388 | 48.4%Romney6,168 | 1.4% | D+1.7 | R+10.0 | R+2.1 | 12,736 | |
| D | 55.2%Obama7,597 | 43.4%McCain5,978 | 1.4% | D+11.8 | — | D+4.5 | 13,769 | |
| R | 45.8%Kerry6,254 | 53.1%Bush7,260 | 1.1% | R+7.4 | — | R+4.9 | 13,669 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 52.2%7,519 | 47.8%6,899 | 14,418 |
| 2020 | R | 42.8%6,239 | 57.2%8,325 | 14,564 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 47.6%7,040 | 52.4%7,739 | 14,779 |
Norton Shores anchors the southern edge of Muskegon County, a perennial battleground where suburban homeowners and light-industrial workers produce some of west Michigan's most closely watched precinct-level results.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 11.8 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 7.4 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.7 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 0.7 points.
A population of 25,041, a 88% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $76,579 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Marshfield and Dixon.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Marshfield
Wisconsin
78.7twin score
college share% Latino2008 margin≠ German ancestry
Dixon
Illinois
78.5twin score
college shareScottish ancestry% Latino
Manitowoc
Wisconsin
76.2twin score
college share% Latino2008 margin≠ German ancestry
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Norton Shores, Michigan vote in 2024?
In 2024, Norton Shores, Michigan voted Republican by 0.7 points (R+0.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 15,283 votes cast, 7,460 went Democratic and 7,572 went Republican.
When did Norton Shores, Michigan last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Norton Shores, Michigan voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Norton Shores, Michigan?
Norton Shores, Michigan has a population of 25,041 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Norton Shores, Michigan?
Median household income in Norton Shores, Michigan is $76,579 — below the national median of $80,734. The Michigan state median is $72,875.
What is the political history of Norton Shores, Michigan?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Norton Shores, Michigan from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.