Barry County, Michigan: Deep Red Country
Michigan · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+34.3
2024 Margin
R+1.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
62K
Population
Barry County, Michigan voted R+34.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 25,650 votes (66.31%). This represented a R+1.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+34.3
2020→2024 SwingR+1.8%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population62,423
Median Age
42.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
24.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$75,182(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
92.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.6%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
86.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.8%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.9%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.0%(12,391) | 66.3%(25,650) | R+34.3 | R+1.8 |
| 2020 | 32.9%(11,797) | 65.4%(23,471) | R+32.5 | D+0.6 |
| 2016 | 29.9%(9,114) | 62.9%(19,202) | R+33.1 | R+15.0 |
| 2012 | 40.1%(11,491) | 58.2%(16,655) | R+18.1 | R+8.3 |
| 2008 | 44.0%(13,449) | 53.8%(16,431) | R+9.8 | D+14.4 |
| 2004 | 37.4%(11,312) | 61.6%(18,638) | R+24.2 | R+1.5 |
| 2000 | 37.2%(9,769) | 59.9%(15,716) | R+22.7 | R+15.4 |
| 1996 | 41.0%(9,467) | 48.2%(11,139) | R+7.2 | R+3.8 |
| 1992 | 35.2%(8,652) | 38.6%(9,489) | R+3.4 | D+18.7 |
| 1988 | 38.6%(7,983) | 60.7%(12,546) | R+22.1 | D+19.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.3%(12,311) | 64.7%(24,678) | R+32.4 | D+1.7 |
| 2020 | 32.0%(11,369) | 66.1%(23,499) | R+34.1 | R+10.2 |
| 2018 | 36.9%(9,857) | 60.8%(16,260) | R+23.9 | R+12.7 |
| 2014 | 41.5%(8,262) | 52.8%(10,501) | R+11.3 | R+4.3 |
| 2012 | 44.7%(12,614) | 51.6%(14,581) | R+7.0 | R+6.3 |
| 2008 | 47.6%(14,211) | 48.3%(14,409) | R+0.7 | D+4.6 |
| 2006 | 46.2%(11,626) | 51.4%(12,949) | R+5.3 | R+4.4 |
| 2002 | 48.7%(9,748) | 49.6%(9,925) | R+0.9 | D+23.9 |
| 2000 | 36.2%(9,429) | 61.0%(15,897) | R+24.8 | R+21.1 |
| 1996 | 47.4%(10,564) | 51.0%(11,388) | R+3.7 | D+30.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 37.6%(23,104) | 60.4%(37,094) | R+22.8 | R+3.0 |
| 2018 | 38.3%(10,272) | 58.0%(15,573) | R+19.7 | D+10.5 |
| 2014 | 33.7%(6,760) | 63.9%(12,824) | R+30.2 | D+17.6 |
| 2010 | 24.9%(5,243) | 72.8%(15,300) | R+47.9 | R+44.9 |
| 2006 | 47.8%(12,086) | 50.7%(12,826) | R+2.9 | D+15.9 |
| 2002 | 40.1%(8,136) | 58.9%(11,943) | R+18.8 | D+24.1 |
| 1998 | 28.6%(5,259) | 71.4%(13,148) | R+42.9 | D+0.0 |
| 1994 | 28.6%(5,170) | 71.4%(12,933) | R+42.9 | R+20.8 |
| 1990 | 38.3%(5,567) | 60.4%(8,785) | R+22.1 | R+50.2 |
| 1986 | 63.8%(7,846) | 35.7%(4,392) | D+28.1 | D+44.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab