HarrisDemocratic27.8%8,131TrumpRepublican70.6%20,630KennedyIndependent0.5%139
R+42.8- Lead
- 12,499
- Total
- 29,201
- vs nation
- R+41.3
- Turnout
- 74.9%
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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 74.9% of 39,184 citizens 18+
BidenDemocratic29.0%7,873TrumpRepublican69.4%18,857JorgensenLibertarian1.2%331
R+40.4- Lead
- 10,984
- Total
- 27,161
- vs nation
- R+44.9
- Turnout
- 73.4%
ClintonDemocratic27.3%6,212TrumpRepublican66.6%15,173JohnsonLibertarian3.9%878
R+39.3- Lead
- 8,961
- Total
- 22,782
- vs nation
- R+41.4
- Turnout
- 63.2%
ObamaDemocratic40.6%8,728RomneyRepublican58.0%12,457Goode,Ust0.6%124
R+17.4- Lead
- 3,729
- Total
- 21,478
- vs nation
- R+21.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic46.7%10,790McCainRepublican51.3%11,862OtherAll other candidates2.0%453
R+4.6- Lead
- 1,072
- Total
- 23,105
- vs nation
- R+11.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic39.6%9,057BushRepublican59.5%13,608OtherAll other candidates0.9%208
R+19.9- Lead
- 4,551
- Total
- 22,873
- vs nation
- R+17.4
- Turnout
- —
GoreDemocratic39.3%7,677BushRepublican58.3%11,399NaderGreen1.8%361
R+19.0- Lead
- 3,722
- Total
- 19,557
- vs nation
- R+19.6
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic43.1%7,614DoleRepublican44.6%7,868PerotReform11.6%2,047
R+1.4- Lead
- 254
- Total
- 17,651
- vs nation
- R+10.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+42.8MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 50,7922024 5-year
- Median household income
- $63,3042024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 87.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.8%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 6.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+5.1 in 1964MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+67.0 in 1928MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Branch County, MI · twin score 96.3
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
- 74.9%29,365 participants ÷ 39,184 CVAP
- 2020→2022 drop-off
- +14.0 ptsVolatile
- Drop-off versus state
- -1.2 ptsPositive means a larger decline than the statewide pattern
- Mechanical 2026 scenario
- 61.0%–64.6%Recent-cycle and two-cycle persistence scenarios; not a forecast
| Election | Participants | CVAP | Turnout | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · Presidential | 22,941 | 36,302 | 63.2% | A/A |
| 2018 · Midterm | 20,700 | 36,655 | 56.5% | A/A |
| 2020 · Presidential | 27,315 | 37,205 | 73.4% | A/A |
| 2022 · Midterm | 22,892 | 38,507 | 59.4% | A/A |
| 2024 · Presidential | 29,365 | 39,184 | 74.9% | 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
60 precincts · 29,201 votes
Precinct boundaries and identifiers are cycle-specific. This table does not join rows across years without a validated crosswalk.
| Precinct -Brooks Township, Precinct 1Brooks Township, Precinct 1 | 697 | 1,712 | 38 | 2,447 | 28.5% | 70.0% | R+41.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precinct -Croton Township, Precinct 1Croton Township, Precinct 1 | 637 | 1,495 | 31 | 2,163 | 29.4% | 69.1% | R+39.7 |
| Precinct -Grant Township, Precinct 1Grant Township, Precinct 1 | 425 | 1,401 | 20 | 1,846 | 23.0% | 75.9% | R+52.9 |
| Precinct -Ensley Township, Precinct 1Ensley Township, Precinct 1 | 375 | 1,310 | 29 | 1,714 | 21.9% | 76.4% | R+54.6 |
| Precinct -Sheridan Charter Township, Precinct 1Sheridan Charter Township, Precinct 1 | 408 | 1,148 | 27 | 1,583 | 25.8% | 72.5% | R+46.7 |
| Precinct -Ashland Township, Precinct 1Ashland Township, Precinct 1 | 398 | 1,118 | 22 | 1,538 | 25.9% | 72.7% | R+46.8 |
| Precinct -Garfield Township, Precinct 1Garfield Township, Precinct 1 | 437 | 1,044 | 20 | 1,501 | 29.1% | 69.6% | R+40.4 |
| Precinct -Big Prairie Township, Precinct 1Big Prairie Township, Precinct 1 | 392 | 952 | 16 | 1,360 | 28.8% | 70.0% | R+41.2 |
| Precinct -City of Fremont, Precinct 1City of Fremont, Precinct 1 | 490 | 816 | 28 | 1,334 | 36.7% | 61.2% | R+24.4 |
| Precinct -Bridgeton Township, Precinct 1Bridgeton Township, Precinct 1 | 367 | 905 | 17 | 1,289 | 28.5% | 70.2% | R+41.7 |
| Precinct -Dayton Township, Precinct 1Dayton Township, Precinct 1 | 331 | 925 | 24 | 1,280 | 25.9% | 72.3% | R+46.4 |
| Precinct -Sherman Township, Precinct 1Sherman Township, Precinct 1 | 340 | 914 | 20 | 1,274 | 26.7% | 71.7% | R+45.1 |
| Precinct -City of Fremont, Precinct 2City of Fremont, Precinct 2 | 432 | 764 | 19 | 1,215 | 35.6% | 62.9% | R+27.3 |
| Precinct -Everett Township, Precinct 1Everett Township, Precinct 1 | 271 | 849 | 17 | 1,137 | 23.8% | 74.7% | R+50.8 |
| Precinct -City of Newaygo, Precinct 1City of Newaygo, Precinct 1 | 373 | 742 | 13 | 1,128 | 33.1% | 65.8% | R+32.7 |
| Precinct -Denver Township, Precinct 1Denver Township, Precinct 1 | 325 | 745 | 18 | 1,088 | 29.9% | 68.5% | R+38.6 |
| Precinct -Lincoln Township, Precinct 1Lincoln Township, Precinct 1 | 230 | 563 | 11 | 804 | 28.6% | 70.0% | R+41.4 |
| Precinct -Wilcox Township, Precinct 1Wilcox Township, Precinct 1 | 147 | 451 | 11 | 609 | 24.1% | 74.1% | R+49.9 |
| Precinct -City of White Cloud, Precinct 1City of White Cloud, Precinct 1 | 173 | 377 | 13 | 563 | 30.7% | 67.0% | R+36.2 |
| Precinct -Lilley Township, Precinct 1Lilley Township, Precinct 1 | 148 | 346 | 4 | 498 | 29.7% | 69.5% | R+39.8 |
| Precinct -Merrill Township, Precinct 1Merrill Township, Precinct 1 | 147 | 319 | 2 | 468 | 31.4% | 68.2% | R+36.8 |
| Precinct -Barton Township, Precinct 1Barton Township, Precinct 1 | 101 | 351 | 8 | 460 | 22.0% | 76.3% | R+54.3 |
| Precinct -City of Grant, Precinct 1City of Grant, Precinct 1 | 122 | 280 | 13 | 415 | 29.4% | 67.5% | R+38.1 |
| Precinct -Goodwell Township, Precinct 1Goodwell Township, Precinct 1 | 80 | 264 | 8 | 352 | 22.7% | 75.0% | R+52.3 |
| Precinct -Norwich Township, Precinct 1Norwich Township, Precinct 1 | 83 | 262 | 5 | 350 | 23.7% | 74.9% | R+51.1 |
| Precinct -Beaver Township, Precinct 1Beaver Township, Precinct 1 | 79 | 180 | 1 | 260 | 30.4% | 69.2% | R+38.8 |
| Precinct -Monroe Township, Precinct 1Monroe Township, Precinct 1 | 58 | 171 | 2 | 231 | 25.1% | 74.0% | R+48.9 |
| Precinct -Home Township, Precinct 1Home Township, Precinct 1 | 36 | 142 | 0 | 178 | 20.2% | 79.8% | R+59.6 |
| Precinct -Troy Township, Precinct 1Troy Township, Precinct 1 | 29 | 84 | 3 | 116 | 25.0% | 72.4% | R+47.4 |
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −13.9% |
| 1896 | −15.1% |
| 1900 | −28.4% |
| 1904 | −55.7% |
| 1908 | −44.6% |
| 1912 | −4.8% |
| 1916 | −19.1% |
| 1920 | −61.4% |
| 1924 | −65.8% |
| 1928 | −67.0% |
| 1932 | −2.6% |
| 1936 | −8.4% |
| 1940 | −33.5% |
| 1944 | −41.6% |
| 1948 | −36.0% |
| 1952 | −44.6% |
| 1956 | −43.2% |
| 1960 | −37.2% |
| 1964 | +5.1% |
| 1968 | −29.5% |
| 1972 | −34.0% |
| 1976 | −18.8% |
| 1980 | −24.2% |
| 1984 | −40.4% |
| 1988 | −29.3% |
| 1992 | −4.9% |
| 1996 | −1.4% |
| 2000 | −19.0% |
| 2004 | −19.9% |
| 2008 | −4.6% |
| 2012 | −17.4% |
| 2016 | −39.3% |
| 2020 | −40.4% |
| 2024 | −42.8% |
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 | 27.1%7,467 | 72.9%20,126 | 27,593 |
| 2020 | R | 26.1%6,753 | 73.9%19,083 | 25,836 |
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 | 35,833 |
| 2018 | 36,225 |
| 2020 | 39,910 |
| 2022 | 41,550 |
| 2024 | 42,964 |
domestic migration
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
+315 net domestic migration · 2025
20112025
Net +1,910 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $55,992 in average income, against $65,359 for residents who stayed — 14% lower. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
The places arrivals came from lean R+9.2 on average — 34 points more Democratic-leaning than Newaygo County, MI itself (R+42.8).
Where arrivals came from lean of each source
- Kent County, MI410D+5.4
- Muskegon County, MI156R+1.8
- Ottawa County, MI97R+20.4
- Montcalm County, MI91R+39.0
- Mecosta County, MI90R+30.0
- Oceana County, MI70R+30.0
Where departures went households, 2022–23
- Kent County, MI321
- Muskegon County, MI174
- Mecosta County, MI106
- Montcalm County, MI67
- Ottawa County, MI67
- Oceana County, MI62
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 | −155 |
| 2012 | −568 |
| 2013 | −88 |
| 2014 | −161 |
| 2015 | +12 |
| 2016 | −102 |
| 2017 | +428 |
| 2018 | +525 |
| 2019 | +126 |
| 2021 | +402 |
| 2022 | +432 |
| 2023 | +425 |
| 2024 | +319 |
| 2025 | +315 |
Newaygo's sparse population, concentrated in small towns and forested townships along the Muskegon River, has produced some of Michigan's widest presidential margins — R+42.8 in 2024 — making it a reliable anchor in Republican statewide coalition math.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 5.1 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 67.0 points in 1928. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 42.8 points.
A population of 50,792, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $63,304 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Branch County and Hillsdale County.
Political twins — counties
The counties whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Branch County
Michigan
96.3twin score
elasticity12-yr trend% unaffiliated
Hillsdale County
Michigan
90.6twin score
elasticity12-yr trend% White≠ English ancestry
Montcalm County
Michigan
87.2twin score
12-yr trendelasticity% White
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 Newaygo County, Michigan vote in 2024?
In 2024, Newaygo County, Michigan voted Republican by 42.8 points (R+42.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 29,201 votes cast, 8,131 went Democratic and 20,630 went Republican.
When did Newaygo County, Michigan last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Newaygo County, Michigan voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Newaygo County, Michigan?
Newaygo County, Michigan has a population of 50,792 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Newaygo County, Michigan?
Median household income in Newaygo County, Michigan is $63,304 — below the national median of $80,734. The Michigan state median is $72,875.
What is the political history of Newaygo County, Michigan?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Newaygo County, Michigan from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 32 went Republican.