HarrisDemocratic56.3%1,844TrumpRepublican41.8%1,370OtherAll other candidates1.9%62
D+14.5- Lead
- 474
- Total
- 3,276
- vs nation
- D+15.9
- Turnout
- —
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Petoskey, 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
BidenDemocratic55.4%1,851TrumpRepublican42.9%1,435OtherAll other candidates1.7%56
D+12.4- Lead
- 416
- Total
- 3,342
- vs nation
- D+8.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic48.1%1,377TrumpRepublican45.8%1,311OtherAll other candidates6.2%177
D+2.3- Lead
- 66
- Total
- 2,865
- vs nation
- D+0.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic48.4%1,430RomneyRepublican49.9%1,474OtherAll other candidates1.6%48
R+1.5- Lead
- 44
- Total
- 2,952
- vs nation
- R+5.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic51.8%1,613McCainRepublican45.9%1,427OtherAll other candidates2.3%72
D+6.0- Lead
- 186
- Total
- 3,112
- vs nation
- R+1.3
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic44.7%1,291BushRepublican55.0%1,587OtherAll other candidates0.3%9
R+10.3- Lead
- 296
- Total
- 2,887
- vs nation
- R+7.8
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+14.5MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 5,8562024 5-year
- Median household income
- $74,1962024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 86.7%2024 5-year
- Black
- 1.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 3.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+14.5 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+10.3 in 2004MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Saline, MI · twin score 81.5
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −10.3% |
| 2008 | +6.0% |
| 2012 | −1.5% |
| 2016 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | +12.4% |
| 2024 | +14.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 56.3%Harris1,844 | 41.8%Trump1,370 | 1.9% | D+14.5 | D+2.0 | D+15.9 | 3,276 | |
| D | 55.4%Biden1,851 | 42.9%Trump1,435 | 1.7% | D+12.4 | D+10.1 | D+8.0 | 3,342 | |
| D | 48.1%Clinton1,377 | 45.8%Trump1,311 | 6.2% | D+2.3 | D+3.8 | D+0.2 | 2,865 | |
| R | 48.4%Obama1,430 | 49.9%Romney1,474 | 1.6% | R+1.5 | R+7.5 | R+5.3 | 2,952 | |
| D | 51.8%Obama1,613 | 45.9%McCain1,427 | 2.3% | D+6.0 | — | R+1.3 | 3,112 | |
| R | 44.7%Kerry1,291 | 55.0%Bush1,587 | 0.3% | R+10.3 | — | R+7.8 | 2,887 |
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 | 55.0%1,725 | 45.0%1,413 | 3,138 |
| 2020 | D | 51.5%1,675 | 48.5%1,575 | 3,250 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 53.6%1,762 | 46.4%1,527 | 3,289 |
Petoskey anchors Emmet County, a reliably Republican corner of northern Michigan's resort corridor, where seasonal population swings and a year-round population under 6,000 make turnout patterns unusually sensitive to local mobilization.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 14.5 points in 2024 and a Republican high of 10.3 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.0 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 14.5 points.
A population of 5,856, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $74,196 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Saline and Traverse City.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Saline
Michigan
81.5twin score
12-yr trend% LatinoScottish ancestry≠ college share
Traverse City
Michigan
81.1twin score
12-yr trend% LatinoPolish ancestry≠ population scale
Chelsea
Michigan
80.8twin score
12-yr trendpopulation scale% Latino≠ median age
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 Petoskey, Michigan vote in 2024?
In 2024, Petoskey, Michigan voted Democratic by 14.5 points (D+14.5), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 3,276 votes cast, 1,844 went Democratic and 1,370 went Republican.
When did Petoskey, Michigan last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Petoskey, Michigan voted Republican was 2012.
How many people live in Petoskey, Michigan?
Petoskey, Michigan has a population of 5,856 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Petoskey, Michigan?
Median household income in Petoskey, Michigan is $74,196 — below the national median of $80,734. The Michigan state median is $72,875.
What is the political history of Petoskey, Michigan?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Petoskey, Michigan from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 2 went Republican.