Benton Heights, Michigan
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +52.4% |
| 2008 | +61.7% |
| 2012 | +62.1% |
| 2016 | +43.3% |
| 2020 | +35.3% |
| 2024 | +28.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 63.2%Harris876 | 34.9%Trump484 | 1.9% | D+28.3 | R+7.1 | D+29.7 | 1,387 | |
| D | 67.1%Biden892 | 31.7%Trump422 | 1.2% | D+35.3 | R+7.9 | D+30.9 | 1,330 | |
| D | 70.4%Clinton867 | 27.1%Trump334 | 2.5% | D+43.3 | R+18.9 | D+41.2 | 1,232 | |
| D | 80.3%Obama1,073 | 18.2%Romney243 | 1.5% | D+62.1 | D+0.4 | D+58.3 | 1,336 | |
| D | 80.1%Obama1,323 | 18.4%McCain304 | 1.5% | D+61.7 | D+9.3 | D+54.4 | 1,651 | |
| D | 75.4%Kerry1,075 | 23.0%Bush328 | 1.5% | D+52.4 | — | D+54.9 | 1,425 |
Benton Heights sits in the Great Lakes. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 62.1 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 28.3 points.
A population of 3,078, a 19% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $33,542 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Benton Heights, Michigan vote in 2024?
In 2024, Benton Heights, Michigan voted Democratic by 28.3 points (D+28.3), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,387 votes cast, 876 went Democratic and 484 went Republican.
How many people live in Benton Heights, Michigan?
Benton Heights, Michigan has a population of 3,078 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Benton Heights, Michigan?
Median household income in Benton Heights, Michigan is $33,542 — below the national median of $80,734. The Michigan state median is $72,875.
What is the political history of Benton Heights, Michigan?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Benton Heights, Michigan from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.