Oceana County, Michigan
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2024 precinct map of Oceana CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Oceana 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 | 64.2% | 9,547 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 34.2% | 5,085 |
| Robert F KennedyNatural Law | 0.6% | 96 |
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35 precincts · 14,870 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 | 34.2%Harris5,085 | 64.2%Trump9,547 | 0.6%Kennedy96 | 14,870 | ||
| R | 35.2%Biden4,944 | 63.2%Trump8,892 | 1.2%Jorgensen166 | 14,062 | ||
| R | 33.3%Clinton3,973 | 60.6%Trump7,228 | 4.1%Johnson492 | 11,930 | ||
| R | 44.2%Obama5,063 | 54.5%Romney6,239 | 0.6%Goode,68 | 11,450 | ||
| D | 51.2%Obama6,405 | 46.8%McCain5,860 | 2.0%Nader244 | 12,509 | ||
| R | 44.2%Kerry5,441 | 54.3%Bush6,677 | 1.5%Nader179 | 12,297 | ||
| R | 42.7%Gore4,597 | 54.9%Bush5,913 | 2.0%Nader211 | 10,772 | ||
| D | 45.4%Clinton4,419 | 40.5%Dole3,947 | 13.2%Perot1,286 | 9,742 | ||
| R | 36.4%Clinton3,846 | 37.4%Bush3,944 | 25.7%Perot2,713 | 10,557 | ||
| R | 36.8%Dukakis3,356 | 62.5%Bush5,693 | 0.7%Paul65 | 9,114 | ||
| R | 30.7%Mondale2,865 | 68.7%Reagan6,405 | 0.6%Bergland55 | 9,325 | ||
| R | 35.4%Carter3,386 | 57.1%Reagan5,465 | 7.5%Anderson713 | 9,564 | ||
| R | 39.0%Carter3,427 | 59.5%Ford5,236 | 1.5%McCarthy135 | 8,798 | ||
| R | 32.5%McGovern2,525 | 64.2%Nixon4,992 | 3.3%Schmitz259 | 7,776 | ||
| R | 30.9%Humphrey2,152 | 56.2%Nixon3,911 | 12.9%Wallace894 | 6,957 | ||
| D | 56.0%Johnson3,773 | 43.9%Goldwater2,958 | 0.2%Hass12 | 6,743 | ||
| R | 37.4%Kennedy2,651 | 62.4%Nixon4,418 | 0.2%Byrd13 | 7,082 | ||
| R | 29.3%Stevenson1,868 | 70.3%Eisenhower4,479 | 0.4%Andrews25 | 6,372 | ||
| R | 27.2%Stevenson1,799 | 71.0%Eisenhower4,704 | 1.8%Hallinan119 | 6,622 | ||
| R | 35.0%Truman1,714 | 60.1%Dewey2,943 | 4.9%Thurmond242 | 4,899 | ||
| R | 32.6%Roosevelt1,738 | 66.2%Dewey3,534 | 1.2%Thomas63 | 5,335 | ||
| R | 38.8%Roosevelt2,379 | 60.6%Willkie3,711 | 0.6%Thomas37 | 6,127 | ||
| D | 49.5%Roosevelt2,902 | 45.4%Landon2,663 | 5.1%Lemke296 | 5,861 | ||
| D | 53.5%Roosevelt3,051 | 43.5%Hoover2,481 | 3.1%Thomas175 | 5,707 | ||
| R | 19.5%Smith871 | 79.5%Hoover3,555 | 1.0%Thomas43 | 4,469 | ||
| R | 14.6%Davis650 | 74.9%Coolidge3,335 | 10.4%La Follette465 | 4,450 | ||
| R | 17.3%Cox785 | 77.8%Harding3,535 | 4.9%Debs221 | 4,541 | ||
| R | 38.5%Wilson1,387 | 54.3%Hughes1,957 | 7.3%Benson262 | 3,606 | ||
| O | 21.4%Wilson796 | 23.0%Taft857 | 55.6%Roosevelt2,073 | 3,726 | ||
| R | 22.4%Bryan799 | 68.5%Taft2,445 | 9.1%Debs325 | 3,569 | ||
| R | 16.9%Parker591 | 75.6%Roosevelt2,653 | 7.5%Debs263 | 3,507 | ||
| R | 31.4%Bryan1,199 | 63.1%McKinley2,407 | 5.5%Woolley210 | 3,816 | ||
| R | 37.5%Bryan1,637 | 58.1%McKinley2,534 | 4.4%Palmer191 | 4,362 | ||
| R | 41.0%Cleveland1,416 | 47.4%Harrison1,635 | 11.6%Weaver400 | 3,451 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −6.3% |
| 1896 | −20.6% |
| 1900 | −31.7% |
| 1904 | −58.8% |
| 1908 | −46.1% |
| 1912 | −1.6% |
| 1916 | −15.8% |
| 1920 | −60.6% |
| 1924 | −60.3% |
| 1928 | −60.1% |
| 1932 | +10.0% |
| 1936 | +4.1% |
| 1940 | −21.7% |
| 1944 | −33.7% |
| 1948 | −25.1% |
| 1952 | −43.9% |
| 1956 | −41.0% |
| 1960 | −25.0% |
| 1964 | +12.1% |
| 1968 | −25.3% |
| 1972 | −31.7% |
| 1976 | −20.6% |
| 1980 | −21.7% |
| 1984 | −38.0% |
| 1988 | −25.6% |
| 1992 | −0.9% |
| 1996 | +4.8% |
| 2000 | −12.2% |
| 2004 | −10.1% |
| 2008 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | −10.3% |
| 2016 | −27.3% |
| 2020 | −28.1% |
| 2024 | −30.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 19,526 |
| 2018 | 19,388 |
| 2020 | 21,247 |
| 2022 | 22,108 |
| 2024 | 22,676 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Oceana County hugs Lake Michigan's eastern shore and ranks among Michigan's top producers of asparagus and tart cherries. Its rural, agricultural character aligns with a presidential margin that has widened steadily rightward over the past three election cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 12.1 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 60.6 points in 1920. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 30.0 points.
A population of 26,915, a 80% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,417 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Mecosta County and Grundy County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Oceana County, Michigan vote in 2024?
In 2024, Oceana County, Michigan voted Republican by 30.0 points (R+30.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 14,870 votes cast, 5,085 went Democratic and 9,547 went Republican.
When did Oceana County, Michigan last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Oceana County, Michigan voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Oceana County, Michigan?
Oceana County, Michigan has a population of 26,915 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Oceana County, Michigan?
Median household income in Oceana County, Michigan is $62,417 — below the national median of $80,734. The Michigan state median is $72,875.
What is the political history of Oceana County, Michigan?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Oceana County, Michigan from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 5 went Democratic and 28 went Republican.