HarrisDemocratic37.5%6,330TrumpRepublican61.3%10,341KennedyIndependent0.5%81
R+23.8- Lead
- 4,011
- Total
- 16,883
- vs nation
- R+22.3
- Turnout
- 85.9%
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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
2024 turnout 85.9% of 19,828 citizens 18+
BidenDemocratic37.4%5,960TrumpRepublican61.1%9,748JorgensenLibertarian1.2%189
R+23.8- Lead
- 3,788
- Total
- 15,949
- vs nation
- R+28.2
- Turnout
- 84.9%
ClintonDemocratic32.5%4,448TrumpRepublican62.0%8,469JohnsonLibertarian3.4%459
R+29.4- Lead
- 4,021
- Total
- 13,667
- vs nation
- R+31.5
- Turnout
- 74.3%
ObamaDemocratic38.7%5,107RomneyRepublican60.0%7,917SteinGreen0.7%88
R+21.3- Lead
- 2,810
- Total
- 13,195
- vs nation
- R+25.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic43.9%6,079McCainRepublican54.2%7,506OtherAll other candidates1.9%267
R+10.3- Lead
- 1,427
- Total
- 13,852
- vs nation
- R+17.6
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic37.2%5,072BushRepublican61.5%8,379OtherAll other candidates1.2%168
R+24.3- Lead
- 3,307
- Total
- 13,619
- vs nation
- R+21.8
- Turnout
- —
GoreDemocratic37.6%4,329BushRepublican58.9%6,780NaderGreen2.7%312
R+21.3- Lead
- 2,451
- Total
- 11,507
- vs nation
- R+21.8
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic41.8%4,226DoleRepublican45.9%4,630PerotReform11.2%1,129
R+4.0- Lead
- 404
- Total
- 10,098
- vs nation
- R+12.5
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+23.8MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 24,1272024 5-year
- Median household income
- $72,0542024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 92.4%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 2.2%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+10.5 in 1964MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+69.6 in 1928MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Charlevoix County, MI · twin score 94.2
Midterm durability
Total general-election participants divided by same-year citizen voting-age population. These are total ballots or participating voters—not presidential candidate votes.
- 2024 total turnout
- 85.9%17,027 participants ÷ 19,828 CVAP
- 2020→2022 drop-off
- +12.1 ptsVolatile
- Drop-off versus state
- -3.1 ptsPositive means a larger decline than the statewide pattern
- Mechanical 2026 scenario
- 73.8%–77.6%Recent-cycle and two-cycle persistence scenarios; not a forecast
| Election | Participants | CVAP | Turnout | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · Presidential | 13,812 | 18,593 | 74.3% | A/A |
| 2018 · Midterm | 13,047 | 18,698 | 69.8% | A/A |
| 2020 · Presidential | 16,044 | 18,901 | 84.9% | A/A |
| 2022 · Midterm | 14,107 | 19,376 | 72.8% | A/A |
| 2024 · Presidential | 17,027 | 19,828 | 85.9% | A/A |
Sources and methods
- 2016: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 293/111.
- 2018: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 297/138.
- 2020: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 301/2.
- 2022: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 306/183.
- 2024: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 311/228.
Precinct data
Results by precinct
32 precincts · 16,883 votes
Precinct boundaries and identifiers are cycle-specific. This table does not join rows across years without a validated crosswalk.
| Precinct -Elk Rapids Township, Precinct 1Elk Rapids Township, Precinct 1 | 1,022 | 1,004 | 27 | 2,053 | 49.8% | 48.9% | D+0.9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precinct -Milton Township, Precinct 1Milton Township, Precinct 1 | 820 | 1,085 | 20 | 1,925 | 42.6% | 56.4% | R+13.8 |
| Precinct -Mancelona Township, Precinct 1Mancelona Township, Precinct 1 | 451 | 1,418 | 25 | 1,894 | 23.8% | 74.9% | R+51.1 |
| Precinct -Central Lake Township, Precinct 1Central Lake Township, Precinct 1 | 545 | 928 | 18 | 1,491 | 36.6% | 62.2% | R+25.7 |
| Precinct -Forest Home Township, Precinct 1Forest Home Township, Precinct 1 | 644 | 762 | 22 | 1,428 | 45.1% | 53.4% | R+8.3 |
| Precinct -Kearney Township, Precinct 1Kearney Township, Precinct 1 | 492 | 757 | 15 | 1,264 | 38.9% | 59.9% | R+21.0 |
| Precinct -Banks Township, Precinct 1Banks Township, Precinct 1 | 356 | 796 | 18 | 1,170 | 30.4% | 68.0% | R+37.6 |
| Precinct -Torch Lake Township, Precinct 1Torch Lake Township, Precinct 1 | 488 | 524 | 15 | 1,027 | 47.5% | 51.0% | R+3.5 |
| Precinct -Custer Township, Precinct 1Custer Township, Precinct 1 | 272 | 572 | 9 | 853 | 31.9% | 67.1% | R+35.2 |
| Precinct -Helena Township, Precinct 1Helena Township, Precinct 1 | 318 | 449 | 6 | 773 | 41.1% | 58.1% | R+16.9 |
| Precinct -Star Township, Precinct 1Star Township, Precinct 1 | 170 | 499 | 3 | 672 | 25.3% | 74.3% | R+49.0 |
| Precinct -Jordan Township, Precinct 1Jordan Township, Precinct 1 | 215 | 405 | 7 | 627 | 34.3% | 64.6% | R+30.3 |
| Precinct -Echo Township, Precinct 1Echo Township, Precinct 1 | 200 | 412 | 12 | 624 | 32.1% | 66.0% | R+34.0 |
| Precinct -Mancelona Township, Precinct 2Mancelona Township, Precinct 2 | 152 | 326 | 5 | 483 | 31.5% | 67.5% | R+36.0 |
| Precinct -Chestonia Township, Precinct 1Chestonia Township, Precinct 1 | 124 | 224 | 8 | 356 | 34.8% | 62.9% | R+28.1 |
| Precinct -Warner Township, Precinct 1Warner Township, Precinct 1 | 61 | 180 | 2 | 243 | 25.1% | 74.1% | R+49.0 |
| 0090524000001009-05240-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 0091442000001009-14420-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 0091538000001009-15380-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 0091940000001009-19400-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 0092464000001009-24640-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 0092534000001009-25340-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 0092960000001009-29600-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 0093750000001009-37500-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 0094196000001009-41960-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 0094240000001009-42400-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 0095064000001009-50640-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 0095064000002009-50640-00002 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 0095444000001009-54440-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 0097626000001009-76260-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 0098010000001009-80100-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| 0098330000001009-83300-00001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −14.9% |
| 1896 | −20.3% |
| 1900 | −53.7% |
| 1904 | −69.0% |
| 1908 | −52.4% |
| 1912 | −6.1% |
| 1916 | −16.3% |
| 1920 | −59.8% |
| 1924 | −64.1% |
| 1928 | −69.6% |
| 1932 | −15.0% |
| 1936 | −7.8% |
| 1940 | −33.6% |
| 1944 | −36.6% |
| 1948 | −37.9% |
| 1952 | −53.9% |
| 1956 | −44.9% |
| 1960 | −34.7% |
| 1964 | +10.5% |
| 1968 | −25.9% |
| 1972 | −32.9% |
| 1976 | −17.8% |
| 1980 | −21.5% |
| 1984 | −38.9% |
| 1988 | −24.5% |
| 1992 | −5.5% |
| 1996 | −4.0% |
| 2000 | −21.3% |
| 2004 | −24.3% |
| 2008 | −10.3% |
| 2012 | −21.3% |
| 2016 | −29.4% |
| 2020 | −23.8% |
| 2024 | −23.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 37 Senate · 12 governor
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 | R | 36.9%5,997 | 63.1%10,235 | 16,232 |
| 2020 | R | 33.7%5,235 | 66.3%10,292 | 15,527 |
U.S. Senate
Each row shows U.S. Senate votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
Governor
Each row shows Governor votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 20,425 |
| 2018 | 20,575 |
| 2020 | 22,041 |
| 2022 | 22,787 |
| 2024 | 23,324 |
domestic migration
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
+412 net domestic migration · 2025
20112025
Net +2,420 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $81,204 in average income, against $82,570 for residents who stayed — 2% lower. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
The places arrivals came from lean R+15.5 on average — 8.3 points more Democratic-leaning than Antrim County, MI itself (R+23.8).
Where arrivals came from lean of each source
- Charlevoix County, MI93R+16.9
- Kalkaska County, MI91R+42.9
- Grand Traverse County, MI89R+1.7
- Oakland County, MI43D+10.6
- Otsego County, MI40R+35.3
- Wayne County, MI22D+29.0
Where departures went households, 2022–23
- Grand Traverse County, MI99
- Kalkaska County, MI78
- Charlevoix County, MI57
- Otsego County, MI55
- Kent County, MI30
- Emmet County, MI21
Migration is one input to a place’s political change, not its cause — a shift can also come from residents changing their minds, generational turnover, or turnout. These figures describe the places people moved between; they do not measure how any mover voted.
| Year | Net domestic migration |
|---|---|
| 2011 | −116 |
| 2012 | −30 |
| 2013 | −21 |
| 2014 | +72 |
| 2015 | −33 |
| 2016 | +99 |
| 2017 | +279 |
| 2018 | +161 |
| 2019 | +115 |
| 2021 | +601 |
| 2022 | +474 |
| 2023 | +254 |
| 2024 | +153 |
| 2025 | +412 |
Antrim County, tucked among Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula lakes, delivered an R+23.8 margin in 2024—consistent with the rural realignment reshaping small, predominantly white resort communities across the region.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 10.5 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 69.6 points in 1928. The 2024 margin was 23.8 points.
A population of 24,127, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $72,054 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Charlevoix County and Park County.
Political twins — counties
The counties whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Charlevoix County
Michigan
94.2twin score
12-yr trendmedian ageelasticity
Park County
Colorado
83.1twin score
median age% unaffiliated12-yr trend≠ median income
Benzie County
Michigan
82.9twin score
median age% unaffiliatedelasticity≠ Scottish 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 Antrim County, Michigan vote in 2024?
In 2024, Antrim County, Michigan voted Republican by 23.8 points (R+23.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 16,883 votes cast, 6,330 went Democratic and 10,341 went Republican.
When did Antrim County, Michigan last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Antrim County, Michigan voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Antrim County, Michigan?
Antrim County, Michigan has a population of 24,127 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Antrim County, Michigan?
Median household income in Antrim County, Michigan is $72,054 — below the national median of $80,734. The Michigan state median is $72,875.
What is the political history of Antrim County, Michigan?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Antrim County, Michigan from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 32 went Republican.