Clinton County, Michigan
AkashicClinton County, MITrumpR+8.6
2024 precinct map of Clinton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Clinton County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 53.5% | 26,751 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 44.9% | 22,450 |
| Robert F KennedyNatural Law | 0.5% | 269 |
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67 precincts · 49,986 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 44.9%Harris22,450 | 53.5%Trump26,751 | 0.5%Kennedy269 | 49,986 | ||
| R | 45.8%Biden21,968 | 52.4%Trump25,098 | 1.4%Jorgensen659 | 47,927 | ||
| R | 40.3%Clinton16,492 | 52.9%Trump21,636 | 4.6%Johnson1,886 | 40,937 | ||
| R | 46.4%Obama18,191 | 52.6%Romney20,650 | 0.4%Goode,144 | 39,235 | ||
| D | 49.5%Obama20,005 | 48.8%McCain19,726 | 1.6%Nader650 | 40,381 | ||
| R | 41.0%Kerry15,483 | 58.2%Bush21,989 | 0.9%Nader335 | 37,807 | ||
| R | 41.6%Gore13,394 | 56.1%Bush18,054 | 1.9%Nader602 | 32,199 | ||
| R | 41.8%Clinton11,945 | 47.9%Dole13,694 | 9.4%Perot2,698 | 28,601 | ||
| R | 33.3%Clinton10,116 | 40.3%Bush12,216 | 26.0%Perot7,877 | 30,339 | ||
| R | 37.1%Dukakis9,225 | 62.4%Bush15,497 | 0.5%Paul115 | 24,837 | ||
| R | 26.2%Mondale6,226 | 73.3%Reagan17,387 | 0.5%Bergland113 | 23,726 | ||
| R | 30.5%Carter7,539 | 60.6%Reagan14,968 | 8.8%Anderson2,184 | 24,691 | ||
| R | 35.4%Carter7,549 | 63.1%Ford13,475 | 1.5%McCarthy329 | 21,353 | ||
| R | 29.9%McGovern5,870 | 68.4%Nixon13,438 | 1.8%Schmitz345 | 19,653 | ||
| R | 33.5%Humphrey5,548 | 56.8%Nixon9,416 | 9.8%Wallace1,621 | 16,585 | ||
| D | 60.2%Johnson8,932 | 39.7%Goldwater5,891 | 0.1%Hass14 | 14,837 | ||
| R | 32.0%Kennedy4,822 | 67.9%Nixon10,227 | 0.2%Byrd23 | 15,072 | ||
| R | 25.4%Stevenson3,673 | 74.4%Eisenhower10,770 | 0.2%Andrews31 | 14,474 | ||
| R | 21.9%Stevenson2,977 | 77.5%Eisenhower10,510 | 0.6%Hallinan79 | 13,566 | ||
| R | 24.8%Truman2,523 | 73.7%Dewey7,510 | 1.6%Thurmond158 | 10,191 | ||
| R | 23.1%Roosevelt2,533 | 76.7%Dewey8,422 | 0.3%Thomas29 | 10,984 | ||
| R | 24.8%Roosevelt2,745 | 75.0%Willkie8,311 | 0.2%Thomas25 | 11,081 | ||
| R | 43.7%Roosevelt4,296 | 50.0%Landon4,915 | 6.2%Lemke612 | 9,823 | ||
| D | 51.7%Roosevelt5,098 | 47.2%Hoover4,647 | 1.1%Thomas108 | 9,853 | ||
| R | 24.5%Smith2,013 | 75.0%Hoover6,161 | 0.4%Thomas36 | 8,210 | ||
| R | 15.7%Davis1,359 | 76.8%Coolidge6,637 | 7.5%La Follette645 | 8,641 | ||
| R | 19.2%Cox1,464 | 78.9%Harding6,019 | 1.9%Debs145 | 7,628 | ||
| R | 37.5%Wilson2,094 | 60.6%Hughes3,381 | 1.9%Benson104 | 5,579 | ||
| O | 32.0%Wilson1,723 | 32.0%Taft1,723 | 36.1%Roosevelt1,943 | 5,389 | ||
| R | 37.4%Bryan2,188 | 59.6%Taft3,490 | 3.0%Debs175 | 5,853 | ||
| R | 32.6%Parker2,068 | 64.6%Roosevelt4,095 | 2.8%Debs176 | 6,339 | ||
| R | 42.5%Bryan2,928 | 55.1%McKinley3,795 | 2.4%Woolley167 | 6,890 | ||
| R | 48.8%Bryan3,467 | 48.9%McKinley3,480 | 2.3%Palmer163 | 7,110 | ||
| R | 42.6%Cleveland2,756 | 48.4%Harrison3,133 | 9.0%Weaver581 | 6,470 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −5.8% |
| 1896 | −0.2% |
| 1900 | −12.6% |
| 1904 | −32.0% |
| 1908 | −22.2% |
| 1912 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | −23.1% |
| 1920 | −59.7% |
| 1924 | −61.1% |
| 1928 | −50.5% |
| 1932 | +4.6% |
| 1936 | −6.3% |
| 1940 | −50.2% |
| 1944 | −53.6% |
| 1948 | −48.9% |
| 1952 | −55.5% |
| 1956 | −49.0% |
| 1960 | −35.9% |
| 1964 | +20.5% |
| 1968 | −23.3% |
| 1972 | −38.5% |
| 1976 | −27.8% |
| 1980 | −30.1% |
| 1984 | −47.0% |
| 1988 | −25.3% |
| 1992 | −6.9% |
| 1996 | −6.1% |
| 2000 | −14.5% |
| 2004 | −17.2% |
| 2008 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | −6.3% |
| 2016 | −12.6% |
| 2020 | −6.5% |
| 2024 | −8.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 57,040 |
| 2018 | 57,623 |
| 2020 | 62,413 |
| 2022 | 63,554 |
| 2024 | 65,532 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Clinton County sits between Lansing's urban core and Michigan's rural interior, a mix that once made it competitive but has shifted toward consistent Republican margins as its exurban character has deepened.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 20.5 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 61.1 points in 1924. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 8.6 points.
A population of 79,626, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $88,210 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Carson City and Spotsylvania County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Clinton County, Michigan vote in 2024?
In 2024, Clinton County, Michigan voted Republican by 8.6 points (R+8.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 49,986 votes cast, 22,450 went Democratic and 26,751 went Republican.
When did Clinton County, Michigan last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Clinton County, Michigan voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Clinton County, Michigan?
Clinton County, Michigan has a population of 79,626 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Clinton County, Michigan?
Median household income in Clinton County, Michigan is $88,210 — above the national median of $80,734. The Michigan state median is $72,875.
What is the political history of Clinton County, Michigan?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Clinton County, Michigan from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 30 went Republican.