HarrisDemocratic39.3%16,599TrumpRepublican59.2%24,997KennedyNonpartisan0.6%238
R+19.9- Lead
- 8,398
- Total
- 42,216
- vs nation
- R+18.4
- Turnout
- 74.2%
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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 74.2% of 57,284 citizens 18+
BidenDemocratic39.6%16,365TrumpRepublican58.9%24,308JorgensenLibertarian1.0%403
R+19.2- Lead
- 7,943
- Total
- 41,298
- vs nation
- R+23.7
- Turnout
- 73.7%
ClintonDemocratic37.6%14,225TrumpRepublican56.8%21,498JohnsonLibertarian3.6%1,365
R+19.2- Lead
- 7,273
- Total
- 37,818
- vs nation
- R+21.3
- Turnout
- 67.3%
ObamaDemocratic47.8%18,581RomneyRepublican50.7%19,704GrayIndependent0.7%286
R+2.9- Lead
- 1,123
- Total
- 38,900
- vs nation
- R+6.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic55.6%21,710McCainRepublican42.5%16,581OtherAll other candidates1.9%761
D+13.1- Lead
- 5,129
- Total
- 39,052
- vs nation
- D+5.9
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic47.3%18,950BushRepublican51.4%20,592OtherAll other candidates1.3%529
R+4.1- Lead
- 1,642
- Total
- 40,071
- vs nation
- R+1.6
- Turnout
- —
GoreDemocratic44.6%15,936BushRepublican49.8%17,803NaderGreen3.9%1,384
R+5.2- Lead
- 1,867
- Total
- 35,761
- vs nation
- R+5.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic45.1%14,650DoleRepublican39.0%12,666PerotReform14.2%4,599
D+6.1- Lead
- 1,984
- Total
- 32,500
- vs nation
- R+2.4
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+19.9MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 74,0042024 5-year
- Median household income
- $67,9892024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 90.2%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.6%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 3.7%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+37.6 in 1932MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+59.8 in 1920MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Manitowoc County, WI · twin score 91.4
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
- 74.2%42,501 participants ÷ 57,284 CVAP
- 2020→2022 drop-off
- +15.5 ptsVolatile
- Drop-off versus state
- -0.0 ptsPositive means a larger decline than the statewide pattern
- Mechanical 2026 scenario
- 58.7%–62.2%Recent-cycle and two-cycle persistence scenarios; not a forecast
| Election | Participants | CVAP | Turnout | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · Presidential | 38,212 | 56,799 | 67.3% | D/A |
| 2018 · Midterm | 33,275 | 56,567 | 58.8% | D/A |
| 2020 · Presidential | 41,468 | 56,303 | 73.7% | D/A |
| 2022 · Midterm | 33,394 | 57,468 | 58.1% | D/A |
| 2024 · Presidential | 42,501 | 57,284 | 74.2% | D/A |
Sources and methods
- 2016: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:partially allocated; allocation share 24.2%; series 294/111.
- 2018: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:partially allocated; allocation share 23.5%; series 298/138.
- 2020: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:partially allocated; allocation share 23.8%; series 302/2.
- 2022: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:partially allocated; allocation share 23.4%; series 307/183.
- 2024: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:partially allocated; allocation share 23.6%; series 312/228.
Precinct data
Results by precinct
50 precincts · 42,216 votes
Precinct boundaries and identifiers are cycle-specific. This table does not join rows across years without a validated crosswalk.
| Precinct -TOWN OF GRAND RAPIDS WARDS 1-11TOWN OF GRAND RAPIDS WARDS 1-11 | 2,005 | 2,995 | 69 | 5,069 | 39.6% | 59.1% | R+19.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precinct -TOWN OF SARATOGA WARDS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8TOWN OF SARATOGA WARDS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | 967 | 2,164 | 34 | 3,165 | 30.6% | 68.4% | R+37.8 |
| Precinct -CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WARDS 21-24CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WARDS 21-24 | 569 | 744 | 19 | 1,332 | 42.7% | 55.9% | R+13.1 |
| Precinct -CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WARDS 8-10CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WARDS 8-10 | 535 | 724 | 19 | 1,278 | 41.9% | 56.7% | R+14.8 |
| Precinct -CITY OF NEKOOSA WARDS 1-4CITY OF NEKOOSA WARDS 1-4 | 430 | 778 | 14 | 1,222 | 35.2% | 63.7% | R+28.5 |
| Precinct -CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARDS 3,13CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARDS 3,13 | 594 | 590 | 25 | 1,209 | 49.1% | 48.8% | D+0.3 |
| Precinct -CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WARDS 25-27CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WARDS 25-27 | 577 | 610 | 22 | 1,209 | 47.7% | 50.5% | R+2.7 |
| Precinct -CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WARDS 17-20CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WARDS 17-20 | 592 | 589 | 21 | 1,202 | 49.3% | 49.0% | D+0.2 |
| Precinct -CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARDS 7,17CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARDS 7,17 | 542 | 622 | 24 | 1,188 | 45.6% | 52.4% | R+6.7 |
| Precinct -CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARDS 4,14CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARDS 4,14 | 588 | 581 | 17 | 1,186 | 49.6% | 49.0% | D+0.6 |
| Precinct -CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WARDS 11-13CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WARDS 11-13 | 529 | 600 | 10 | 1,139 | 46.4% | 52.7% | R+6.2 |
| Precinct -CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARDS 8,18,21-22CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARDS 8,18,21-22 | 548 | 566 | 11 | 1,125 | 48.7% | 50.3% | R+1.6 |
| Precinct -VILLAGE OF PORT EDWARDS WARDS 1-3VILLAGE OF PORT EDWARDS WARDS 1-3 | 439 | 608 | 15 | 1,062 | 41.3% | 57.3% | R+15.9 |
| Precinct -CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WARDS 5-7CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WARDS 5-7 | 488 | 530 | 17 | 1,035 | 47.1% | 51.2% | R+4.1 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF LINCOLN WARDS 1-2TOWN OF LINCOLN WARDS 1-2 | 334 | 684 | 8 | 1,026 | 32.6% | 66.7% | R+34.1 |
| Precinct -CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WARDS 1-4CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WARDS 1-4 | 442 | 537 | 13 | 992 | 44.6% | 54.1% | R+9.6 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF RICHFIELD WARDS 1-3TOWN OF RICHFIELD WARDS 1-3 | 267 | 705 | 19 | 991 | 26.9% | 71.1% | R+44.2 |
| Precinct -CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WARDS 14-16CITY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS WARDS 14-16 | 448 | 506 | 22 | 976 | 45.9% | 51.8% | R+5.9 |
| Precinct -CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARD 10CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARD 10 | 436 | 492 | 13 | 941 | 46.3% | 52.3% | R+6.0 |
| Precinct -CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARD 6CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARD 6 | 415 | 502 | 11 | 928 | 44.7% | 54.1% | R+9.4 |
| Precinct -CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARDS 5,15CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARDS 5,15 | 411 | 458 | 20 | 889 | 46.2% | 51.5% | R+5.3 |
| Precinct -CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARDS 9,20CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARDS 9,20 | 360 | 502 | 19 | 881 | 40.9% | 57.0% | R+16.1 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF PORT EDWARDS WARDS 1-4TOWN OF PORT EDWARDS WARDS 1-4 | 302 | 513 | 5 | 820 | 36.8% | 62.6% | R+25.7 |
| Precinct -CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARDS 1,11CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARDS 1,11 | 306 | 371 | 15 | 692 | 44.2% | 53.6% | R+9.4 |
| Precinct -CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARD 2CITY OF MARSHFIELD WARD 2 | 339 | 341 | 10 | 690 | 49.1% | 49.4% | R+0.3 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF SIGEL WARDS 1-2TOWN OF SIGEL WARDS 1-2 | 229 | 449 | 10 | 688 | 33.3% | 65.3% | R+32.0 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF SENECA WARDS 1-4TOWN OF SENECA WARDS 1-4 | 261 | 393 | 16 | 670 | 39.0% | 58.7% | R+19.7 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF RUDOLPH WARDS 1-2TOWN OF RUDOLPH WARDS 1-2 | 214 | 428 | 9 | 651 | 32.9% | 65.7% | R+32.9 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF ARPIN WARDS 1-2TOWN OF ARPIN WARDS 1-2 | 152 | 408 | 9 | 569 | 26.7% | 71.7% | R+45.0 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF ROCK WARD 1TOWN OF ROCK WARD 1 | 156 | 392 | 6 | 554 | 28.2% | 70.8% | R+42.6 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF MARSHFIELD WARD 1TOWN OF MARSHFIELD WARD 1 | 161 | 363 | 4 | 528 | 30.5% | 68.8% | R+38.3 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF AUBURNDALE WARD 1TOWN OF AUBURNDALE WARD 1 | 109 | 407 | 7 | 523 | 20.8% | 77.8% | R+57.0 |
| Precinct -VILLAGE OF HEWITT WARD 1VILLAGE OF HEWITT WARD 1 | 199 | 304 | 4 | 507 | 39.3% | 60.0% | R+20.7 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF WOOD WARD 1TOWN OF WOOD WARD 1 | 140 | 347 | 6 | 493 | 28.4% | 70.4% | R+42.0 |
| Precinct -VILLAGE OF BIRON WARD 1VILLAGE OF BIRON WARD 1 | 196 | 277 | 12 | 485 | 40.4% | 57.1% | R+16.7 |
| Precinct -CITY OF PITTSVILLE WARD 1CITY OF PITTSVILLE WARD 1 | 144 | 330 | 8 | 482 | 29.9% | 68.5% | R+38.6 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF HANSEN WARD 1TOWN OF HANSEN WARD 1 | 132 | 334 | 5 | 471 | 28.0% | 70.9% | R+42.9 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF SHERRY WARD 1TOWN OF SHERRY WARD 1 | 135 | 313 | 7 | 455 | 29.7% | 68.8% | R+39.1 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF MILLADORE WARD 1TOWN OF MILLADORE WARD 1 | 128 | 293 | 7 | 428 | 29.9% | 68.5% | R+38.6 |
| Precinct -VILLAGE OF AUBURNDALE WARD 1VILLAGE OF AUBURNDALE WARD 1 | 122 | 254 | 4 | 380 | 32.1% | 66.8% | R+34.7 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF CAMERON WARD 1TOWN OF CAMERON WARD 1 | 113 | 209 | 3 | 325 | 34.8% | 64.3% | R+29.5 |
| Precinct -VILLAGE OF VESPER WARD 1VILLAGE OF VESPER WARD 1 | 91 | 225 | 4 | 320 | 28.4% | 70.3% | R+41.9 |
| Precinct -VILLAGE OF RUDOLPH WARD 1VILLAGE OF RUDOLPH WARD 1 | 107 | 165 | 6 | 278 | 38.5% | 59.4% | R+20.9 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF CARY WARD 1TOWN OF CARY WARD 1 | 68 | 186 | 4 | 258 | 26.4% | 72.1% | R+45.7 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF DEXTER WARD 1TOWN OF DEXTER WARD 1 | 71 | 154 | 4 | 229 | 31.0% | 67.2% | R+36.2 |
| Precinct -VILLAGE OF MILLADORE WARD 1VILLAGE OF MILLADORE WARD 1 | 58 | 98 | 6 | 162 | 35.8% | 60.5% | R+24.7 |
| Precinct -VILLAGE OF ARPIN WARD 1VILLAGE OF ARPIN WARD 1 | 48 | 108 | 2 | 158 | 30.4% | 68.4% | R+38.0 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF REMINGTON WARD 1TOWN OF REMINGTON WARD 1 | 45 | 108 | 4 | 157 | 28.7% | 68.8% | R+40.1 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF HILES WARD 1TOWN OF HILES WARD 1 | 25 | 80 | 1 | 106 | 23.6% | 75.5% | R+51.9 |
| Precinct -TOWN OF CRANMOOR WARD 1TOWN OF CRANMOOR WARD 1 | 32 | 60 | 0 | 92 | 34.8% | 65.2% | R+30.4 |
presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +10.8% |
| 1896 | −20.0% |
| 1900 | −24.5% |
| 1904 | −39.0% |
| 1908 | −8.7% |
| 1912 | +14.6% |
| 1916 | −5.6% |
| 1920 | −59.8% |
| 1924 | −25.5% |
| 1928 | −3.8% |
| 1932 | +37.6% |
| 1936 | +31.8% |
| 1940 | −5.9% |
| 1944 | −16.4% |
| 1948 | −0.5% |
| 1952 | −35.8% |
| 1956 | −40.2% |
| 1960 | −15.8% |
| 1964 | +29.4% |
| 1968 | −3.6% |
| 1972 | −16.3% |
| 1976 | −2.4% |
| 1980 | −12.1% |
| 1984 | −25.6% |
| 1988 | −1.4% |
| 1992 | −1.7% |
| 1996 | +6.1% |
| 2000 | −5.2% |
| 2004 | −4.1% |
| 2008 | +13.1% |
| 2012 | −2.9% |
| 2016 | −19.2% |
| 2020 | −19.2% |
| 2024 | −19.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
Federal and statewide elections · 3 House · 38 Senate · 3 Senate special · 12 governor
U.S. House
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U.S. Senate
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U.S. Senate special elections
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Governor
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domestic migration
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
−152 net domestic migration · 2025
20112025
Net −2,064 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $52,500 in average income, against $75,026 for residents who stayed — 30% lower. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
The places arrivals came from lean R+9.9 on average — 10 points more Democratic-leaning than Wood County, WI itself (R+19.9).
Where arrivals came from lean of each source
- Portage County, WI271D+1.2
- Marathon County, WI253R+18.6
- Clark County, WI119R+38.9
- Adams County, WI81R+25.8
- Dane County, WI61D+51.5
- Brown County, WI29R+7.5
Where departures went households, 2022–23
- Portage County, WI269
- Marathon County, WI249
- Clark County, WI80
- Adams County, WI79
- Dane County, WI77
- Eau Claire County, WI48
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 | −295 |
| 2012 | −419 |
| 2013 | −508 |
| 2014 | −447 |
| 2015 | −217 |
| 2016 | −183 |
| 2017 | −189 |
| 2018 | −146 |
| 2019 | −42 |
| 2021 | +70 |
| 2022 | +122 |
| 2023 | +377 |
| 2024 | −35 |
| 2025 | −152 |
Wood County, anchored by Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids, has shifted more than 20 points toward Republicans over the past two decades as its manufacturing and timber-dependent workforce realigned with the national rural trend.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 37.6 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 59.8 points in 1920. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 0.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 19.9 points.
A population of 74,004, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $67,989 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Manitowoc County and Marathon County.
Political twins — counties
The counties whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Manitowoc County
Wisconsin
91.4twin score
2004–2012 trajectoryPolish ancestry
Marathon County
Wisconsin
90.0twin score
elasticity2008 marginPolish ancestry≠ % Asian
Lincoln County
Wisconsin
86.5twin score
elasticity2004–2008 trajectoryPolish ancestry≠ median age
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 Wood County, Wisconsin vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wood County, Wisconsin voted Republican by 19.9 points (R+19.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 42,216 votes cast, 16,599 went Democratic and 24,997 went Republican.
When did Wood County, Wisconsin last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Wood County, Wisconsin voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Wood County, Wisconsin?
Wood County, Wisconsin has a population of 74,004 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wood County, Wisconsin?
Median household income in Wood County, Wisconsin is $67,989 — below the national median of $80,734. The Wisconsin state median is $77,485.
What is the political history of Wood County, Wisconsin?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Wood County, Wisconsin from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 7 went Democratic and 26 went Republican.