Jackson County, Michigan
AkashicJackson County, MITrumpR+21.3
2024 precinct map of Jackson CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Jackson 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 | 59.9% | 50,199 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 38.6% | 32,348 |
| Robert F KennedyNatural Law | 0.6% | 497 |
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122 precincts · 83,827 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 | 38.6%Harris32,348 | 59.9%Trump50,199 | 0.6%Kennedy497 | 83,827 | ||
| R | 39.6%Biden31,995 | 58.6%Trump47,372 | 1.4%Jorgensen1,113 | 80,861 | ||
| R | 36.8%Clinton25,795 | 56.7%Trump39,793 | 4.1%Johnson2,901 | 70,125 | ||
| R | 46.4%Obama32,301 | 52.1%Romney36,298 | 0.5%Stein343 | 69,685 | ||
| D | 50.3%Obama37,480 | 47.9%McCain35,692 | 1.8%Nader1,331 | 74,503 | ||
| R | 43.2%Kerry31,025 | 55.8%Bush40,029 | 1.0%Nader741 | 71,795 | ||
| R | 45.5%Gore28,160 | 51.8%Bush32,066 | 2.1%Nader1,329 | 61,946 | ||
| R | 43.8%Clinton24,633 | 44.4%Dole24,987 | 10.6%Perot5,968 | 56,256 | ||
| R | 36.6%Clinton23,686 | 39.3%Bush25,424 | 23.5%Perot15,194 | 64,644 | ||
| R | 39.0%Dukakis21,865 | 60.4%Bush33,885 | 0.7%Paul377 | 56,127 | ||
| R | 31.2%Mondale18,340 | 68.3%Reagan40,133 | 0.5%Bergland312 | 58,785 | ||
| R | 37.8%Carter23,685 | 53.9%Reagan33,749 | 8.2%Anderson5,146 | 62,580 | ||
| R | 42.3%Carter24,726 | 56.2%Ford32,873 | 1.5%McCarthy858 | 58,457 | ||
| R | 35.2%McGovern19,350 | 62.3%Nixon34,220 | 2.4%Schmitz1,333 | 54,903 | ||
| R | 35.1%Humphrey18,205 | 53.7%Nixon27,828 | 11.2%Wallace5,824 | 51,857 | ||
| D | 57.3%Johnson28,219 | 42.5%Goldwater20,940 | 0.2%Hass88 | 49,247 | ||
| R | 37.6%Kennedy20,995 | 62.1%Nixon34,660 | 0.2%Byrd124 | 55,779 | ||
| R | 30.3%Stevenson15,479 | 69.4%Eisenhower35,453 | 0.3%Andrews147 | 51,079 | ||
| R | 31.3%Stevenson15,065 | 68.2%Eisenhower32,810 | 0.5%Hallinan230 | 48,105 | ||
| R | 36.6%Truman12,809 | 61.2%Dewey21,449 | 2.2%Thurmond779 | 35,037 | ||
| R | 37.4%Roosevelt13,859 | 62.0%Dewey22,992 | 0.7%Thomas249 | 37,100 | ||
| R | 38.0%Roosevelt15,170 | 61.5%Willkie24,558 | 0.5%Thomas213 | 39,941 | ||
| D | 52.9%Roosevelt19,288 | 44.8%Landon16,350 | 2.3%Lemke848 | 36,486 | ||
| D | 49.2%Roosevelt16,584 | 47.9%Hoover16,150 | 3.0%Thomas996 | 33,730 | ||
| R | 22.8%Smith7,462 | 76.7%Hoover25,080 | 0.5%Thomas151 | 32,693 | ||
| R | 19.9%Davis5,639 | 69.2%Coolidge19,640 | 11.0%La Follette3,111 | 28,390 | ||
| R | 31.7%Cox7,789 | 64.9%Harding15,922 | 3.4%Debs823 | 24,534 | ||
| D | 52.2%Wilson8,058 | 45.0%Hughes6,938 | 2.8%Benson436 | 15,432 | ||
| O | 32.6%Wilson4,283 | 18.7%Taft2,456 | 48.7%Roosevelt6,406 | 13,145 | ||
| R | 41.8%Bryan5,226 | 54.1%Taft6,770 | 4.1%Debs514 | 12,510 | ||
| R | 33.4%Parker4,131 | 62.9%Roosevelt7,778 | 3.7%Debs458 | 12,367 | ||
| R | 48.1%Bryan6,203 | 49.0%McKinley6,325 | 2.9%Woolley378 | 12,906 | ||
| D | 49.7%Bryan6,498 | 47.5%McKinley6,208 | 2.8%Palmer361 | 13,067 | ||
| R | 43.9%Cleveland5,005 | 45.0%Harrison5,130 | 11.1%Weaver1,261 | 11,396 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −1.1% |
| 1896 | +2.2% |
| 1900 | −0.9% |
| 1904 | −29.5% |
| 1908 | −12.3% |
| 1912 | +13.9% |
| 1916 | +7.3% |
| 1920 | −33.1% |
| 1924 | −49.3% |
| 1928 | −53.9% |
| 1932 | +1.3% |
| 1936 | +8.1% |
| 1940 | −23.5% |
| 1944 | −24.6% |
| 1948 | −24.7% |
| 1952 | −36.9% |
| 1956 | −39.1% |
| 1960 | −24.5% |
| 1964 | +14.8% |
| 1968 | −18.6% |
| 1972 | −27.1% |
| 1976 | −13.9% |
| 1980 | −16.1% |
| 1984 | −37.1% |
| 1988 | −21.4% |
| 1992 | −2.7% |
| 1996 | −0.6% |
| 2000 | −6.3% |
| 2004 | −12.5% |
| 2008 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | −5.7% |
| 2016 | −20.0% |
| 2020 | −19.0% |
| 2024 | −21.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 111,923 |
| 2018 | 112,077 |
| 2020 | 122,550 |
| 2022 | 124,768 |
| 2024 | 128,239 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Jackson County anchors south-central Michigan with a manufacturing and agricultural base; its 2024 presidential margin of R+21.3 reflects a working-class electorate that has moved sharply away from its once-competitive swing status over two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 14.8 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 53.9 points in 1928. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 21.3 points.
A population of 160,060, a 82% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,073 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Grundy County and Mason County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Jackson County, Michigan vote in 2024?
In 2024, Jackson County, Michigan voted Republican by 21.3 points (R+21.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 83,827 votes cast, 32,348 went Democratic and 50,199 went Republican.
When did Jackson County, Michigan last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Jackson County, Michigan voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Jackson County, Michigan?
Jackson County, Michigan has a population of 160,060 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Jackson County, Michigan?
Median household income in Jackson County, Michigan is $66,073 — below the national median of $80,734. The Michigan state median is $72,875.
What is the political history of Jackson County, Michigan?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Jackson County, Michigan from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 27 went Republican.