2024
Democratic
Kamala Harris48.31%
Republican
Donald Trump49.73%
Two-party margin
R+1.4
State hub
Michigan State Hub
U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.
Key links for Michigan
Census demographic snapshot
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).
Population
10,057,921
Rank 10 of 51 · 1 = largest population
ACS 5-year total
Population density
177.9 people/sq mi
Rank 19 of 51 · 1 = densest
ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)
Pop. change (17→22)
+1.3%
Rank 38 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth
ACS total population comparison
Female / male
50.4% / 49.6%
Share of total population
Median household income
$68,505
Rank 34 of 51 · 1 = highest median income
Below poverty
13.1%
Rank 34 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate
ACS profile, all people
Hispanic or Latino
5.5%
Any race
White (NH)
73.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino
Black (NH)
13.4%
Asian (NH)
3.2%
AIAN (NH)
0.3%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone
Two+ races (NH)
3.7%
Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).
Why this state votes this way
Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.
Michigan's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.
What often shows up in coverage
- Slower population change can stabilize turnout baselines; campaigns may emphasize persuasion and registration efficiency more than rapid expansion of the voter pool.
- Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 73.5% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.
These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.
Presidential voting history
How Michigan has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).
Context & notes
Critical Midwestern battleground where auto industry politics, union households, and Detroit-area Black turnout often drive coverage.
- Macomb County–style “swing” narratives and suburban Oakland County shifts are recurring storylines.
- Small-town manufacturing regions are a frequent focus for persuasion and turnout.
Results by year
2020
Democratic
Joe Biden50.62%
Republican
Donald Trump47.84%
Two-party margin
D+2.8
2016
Democratic
Hillary Clinton47.27%
Republican
Donald Trump47.50%
Two-party margin
R+0.2
2012
Democratic
Barack Obama54.21%
Republican
Mitt Romney44.71%
Two-party margin
D+9.5
2008
Democratic
Barack Obama57.43%
Republican
John McCain40.96%
Two-party margin
D+16.5
2004
Democratic
John Kerry51.23%
Republican
George W. Bush47.81%
Two-party margin
D+3.4
2000
Democratic
Al Gore51.28%
Republican
George W. Bush46.15%
Two-party margin
D+5.1
1996
Democratic
Bill Clinton51.69%
Republican
Bob Dole38.48%
Two-party margin
D+13.2
1992
Democratic
Bill Clinton43.77%
Republican
George H. W. Bush36.38%
Two-party margin
D+7.4
1988
Democratic
Michael Dukakis45.67%
Republican
George H. W. Bush53.57%
Two-party margin
R+7.9
1984
Democratic
Walter Mondale40.24%
Republican
Ronald Reagan59.23%
Two-party margin
R+19.0
1980
Democratic
Jimmy Carter42.50%
Republican
Ronald Reagan48.99%
Two-party margin
R+6.5
Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.
Notable races involving Michigan
- Michigan U.S. Senate Democratic Primary
August 4th
U.S. Congress (Michigan)
119th CongressU.S. Senate
Caucus split
2D:0R
Gary PetersDSenior senator
Gary Charles Peters is an American politician, lawyer, and former naval officer serving as the senior United States senator from Michigan, a seat he has held since 2015.
Elissa SlotkinDJunior senator
Elissa Blair Slotkin is an American politician and former intelligence analyst serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from Michigan.
U.S. House delegation
Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).
Seat split
6D:7R
Governor
Chief executive of Michigan's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).
Gretchen WhitmerD
Governor
Gretchen Esther Whitmer is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 49th governor of Michigan since 2019.