Livingston County, Michigan: Professional Migration
Michigan · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+23.9
2024 Margin
R+1.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
194K
Population
Livingston County, Michigan voted R+23.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 81,217 votes (61.2%). This represented a R+1.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
🏘️
Professional MigrationView all
Growing metro exurbs and suburbs receiving educated professionals from cities. These areas are shifting blue as remote work and urban flight bring liberal voters. Examples: Atlanta suburbs, DFW exurbs, Denver metro.
Volatility
3.5
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-0.4/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+23.9
2020→2024 SwingR+1.3%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population193,866
Median Age
43.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
51.9%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$96,135(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
92.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.9%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
86.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
4.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.6%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.3%(49,503) | 61.2%(81,217) | R+23.9 | -1.3 |
| 2020 | 37.9%(48,220) | 60.5%(76,982) | R+22.6 | +6.8 |
| 2016 | 32.3%(34,384) | 61.7%(65,680) | R+29.4 | -6.2 |
| 2012 | 37.7%(37,216) | 60.9%(60,083) | R+23.2 | -9.9 |
| 2008 | 42.5%(42,349) | 55.8%(55,592) | R+13.3 | +13.2 |
| 2004 | 36.3%(33,991) | 62.8%(58,860) | R+26.5 | -5.5 |
| 2000 | 38.1%(28,780) | 59.1%(44,637) | R+21.0 | -7.6 |
| 1996 | 37.4%(22,517) | 50.8%(30,598) | R+13.4 | +2.3 |
| 1992 | 28.9%(17,851) | 44.6%(27,539) | R+15.7 | +22.9 |
| 1988 | 30.2%(13,749) | 68.8%(31,331) | R+38.6 | +10.8 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.5%(50,533) | 59.6%(78,193) | R+21.1 | +4.1 |
| 2020 | 36.7%(46,118) | 61.9%(77,802) | R+25.2 | -4.0 |
| 2018 | 38.6%(37,450) | 59.8%(58,020) | R+21.2 | -7.0 |
| 2014 | 40.5%(27,872) | 54.6%(37,633) | R+14.2 | -4.2 |
| 2012 | 43.3%(41,738) | 53.2%(51,329) | R+9.9 | -9.4 |
| 2008 | 47.6%(45,687) | 48.2%(46,231) | R+0.6 | +10.1 |
| 2006 | 43.8%(34,026) | 54.5%(42,292) | R+10.7 | -4.6 |
| 2002 | 46.2%(27,023) | 52.3%(30,585) | R+6.1 | +12.8 |
| 2000 | 39.1%(29,319) | 58.0%(43,471) | R+18.9 | -11.0 |
| 1996 | 44.9%(26,636) | 52.8%(31,316) | R+7.9 | +26.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 42.8%(46,524) | 55.6%(60,494) | R+12.8 | +4.2 |
| 2018 | 40.2%(39,187) | 57.2%(55,842) | R+17.1 | +19.5 |
| 2014 | 30.7%(21,484) | 67.3%(47,113) | R+36.6 | +15.2 |
| 2010 | 23.3%(15,994) | 75.0%(51,560) | R+51.8 | -36.3 |
| 2006 | 41.5%(32,406) | 57.0%(44,495) | R+15.5 | +9.3 |
| 2002 | 37.1%(22,006) | 61.9%(36,699) | R+24.8 | +22.9 |
| 1998 | 26.2%(13,283) | 73.8%(37,458) | R+47.6 | +5.3 |
| 1994 | 23.5%(10,951) | 76.5%(35,583) | R+52.9 | -26.5 |
| 1990 | 36.0%(12,162) | 62.4%(21,102) | R+26.4 | -49.6 |
| 1986 | 61.2%(17,119) | 38.0%(10,625) | D+23.2 | +48.2 |