Ionia County, Michigan
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2024 precinct map of Ionia CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Ionia 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 | 65.2% | 22,179 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 33.3% | 11,338 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 173 |
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50 precincts · 34,021 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 | 33.3%Harris11,338 | 65.2%Trump22,179 | 0.5%Oliver173 | 34,021 | ||
| R | 33.8%Biden10,901 | 64.1%Trump20,657 | 1.5%Jorgensen490 | 32,209 | ||
| R | 30.9%Clinton8,352 | 61.5%Trump16,635 | 5.0%Johnson1,355 | 27,039 | ||
| R | 42.6%Obama11,018 | 55.4%Romney14,315 | 0.8%Goode,194 | 25,856 | ||
| R | 46.0%Obama12,565 | 51.8%McCain14,156 | 2.2%Nader598 | 27,319 | ||
| R | 38.6%Kerry10,647 | 60.2%Bush16,621 | 1.3%Nader350 | 27,618 | ||
| R | 39.6%Gore9,481 | 58.1%Bush13,915 | 1.8%Nader423 | 23,970 | ||
| R | 43.2%Clinton9,261 | 44.6%Dole9,574 | 11.0%Perot2,354 | 21,452 | ||
| R | 35.1%Clinton8,370 | 38.3%Bush9,135 | 26.1%Perot6,211 | 23,822 | ||
| R | 40.1%Dukakis8,160 | 59.1%Bush12,028 | 0.9%Paul181 | 20,369 | ||
| R | 28.6%Mondale5,735 | 70.7%Reagan14,162 | 0.7%Bergland138 | 20,035 | ||
| R | 33.5%Carter7,039 | 57.4%Reagan12,040 | 9.1%Anderson1,903 | 20,982 | ||
| R | 36.3%Carter6,820 | 62.5%Ford11,737 | 1.2%McCarthy234 | 18,791 | ||
| R | 35.8%McGovern6,240 | 62.6%Nixon10,898 | 1.6%Schmitz278 | 17,416 | ||
| R | 37.9%Humphrey6,055 | 54.0%Nixon8,625 | 8.1%Wallace1,288 | 15,968 | ||
| D | 64.3%Johnson10,362 | 35.4%Goldwater5,698 | 0.3%Hass53 | 16,113 | ||
| R | 37.9%Kennedy6,377 | 61.8%Nixon10,405 | 0.3%Byrd52 | 16,834 | ||
| R | 31.0%Stevenson4,952 | 68.8%Eisenhower11,001 | 0.3%Andrews46 | 15,999 | ||
| R | 29.9%Stevenson4,722 | 69.3%Eisenhower10,970 | 0.8%Hallinan127 | 15,819 | ||
| R | 35.0%Truman4,450 | 62.6%Dewey7,970 | 2.4%Thurmond311 | 12,731 | ||
| R | 31.9%Roosevelt4,437 | 67.1%Dewey9,331 | 1.0%Thomas146 | 13,914 | ||
| R | 36.2%Roosevelt5,399 | 63.3%Willkie9,439 | 0.5%Thomas78 | 14,916 | ||
| D | 48.3%Roosevelt7,140 | 43.9%Landon6,487 | 7.8%Lemke1,155 | 14,782 | ||
| D | 57.6%Roosevelt8,695 | 40.2%Hoover6,074 | 2.2%Thomas331 | 15,100 | ||
| R | 24.4%Smith3,089 | 74.9%Hoover9,471 | 0.7%Thomas83 | 12,643 | ||
| R | 21.7%Davis2,821 | 73.2%Coolidge9,502 | 5.1%La Follette656 | 12,979 | ||
| R | 28.8%Cox3,395 | 67.6%Harding7,977 | 3.6%Debs430 | 11,802 | ||
| R | 47.9%Wilson3,911 | 48.4%Hughes3,950 | 3.8%Benson307 | 8,168 | ||
| O | 35.7%Wilson2,757 | 26.5%Taft2,049 | 37.8%Roosevelt2,926 | 7,732 | ||
| R | 38.6%Bryan3,232 | 54.8%Taft4,584 | 6.6%Debs554 | 8,370 | ||
| R | 32.0%Parker2,729 | 63.8%Roosevelt5,440 | 4.2%Debs356 | 8,525 | ||
| R | 43.2%Bryan4,055 | 54.3%McKinley5,101 | 2.5%Woolley236 | 9,392 | ||
| D | 50.1%Bryan4,757 | 48.4%McKinley4,593 | 1.6%Palmer149 | 9,499 | ||
| R | 43.6%Cleveland3,779 | 49.5%Harrison4,288 | 7.0%Weaver604 | 8,671 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −5.9% |
| 1896 | +1.7% |
| 1900 | −11.1% |
| 1904 | −31.8% |
| 1908 | −16.2% |
| 1912 | +9.2% |
| 1916 | −0.5% |
| 1920 | −38.8% |
| 1924 | −51.5% |
| 1928 | −50.5% |
| 1932 | +17.4% |
| 1936 | +4.4% |
| 1940 | −27.1% |
| 1944 | −35.2% |
| 1948 | −27.6% |
| 1952 | −39.5% |
| 1956 | −37.8% |
| 1960 | −23.9% |
| 1964 | +28.9% |
| 1968 | −16.1% |
| 1972 | −26.7% |
| 1976 | −26.2% |
| 1980 | −23.8% |
| 1984 | −42.1% |
| 1988 | −19.0% |
| 1992 | −3.2% |
| 1996 | −1.5% |
| 2000 | −18.5% |
| 2004 | −21.6% |
| 2008 | −5.8% |
| 2012 | −12.8% |
| 2016 | −30.6% |
| 2020 | −30.3% |
| 2024 | −31.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 43,247 |
| 2018 | 43,509 |
| 2020 | 46,988 |
| 2022 | 48,358 |
| 2024 | 49,588 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Ionia County's population of roughly 61,000 tilts heavily rural and working-class, producing one of lower Michigan's more consistent Republican performances — a 31.9-point margin in 2024 that reflects a long-running shift away from its earlier competitive balance.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 28.9 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 51.5 points in 1924. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 31.9 points.
A population of 66,574, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $75,611 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Orange County and Columbia County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Ionia County, Michigan vote in 2024?
In 2024, Ionia County, Michigan voted Republican by 31.9 points (R+31.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 34,021 votes cast, 11,338 went Democratic and 22,179 went Republican.
When did Ionia County, Michigan last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Ionia County, Michigan voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Ionia County, Michigan?
Ionia County, Michigan has a population of 66,574 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Ionia County, Michigan?
Median household income in Ionia County, Michigan is $75,611 — below the national median of $80,734. The Michigan state median is $72,875.
What is the political history of Ionia County, Michigan?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Ionia County, Michigan from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 29 went Republican.