Wayne County, Michigan: Declining Industrial Metro
Michigan · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+28.9
2024 Margin
R+9.2%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1932
Voting Streak
1.8M
Population
Wayne County, Michigan voted D+28.9 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 537,032 votes (62.49%). This represented a R+9.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1932.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+28.9
2020→2024 SwingR+9.2%
Voting StreakD since 1932
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population1,793,561
Median Age
37.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
26.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$57,223(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
48.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
37.6%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.5%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
64.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
20.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.1%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
11.3%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62.5%(537,032) | 33.6%(288,860) | D+28.9 | R+9.2 |
| 2020 | 68.5%(597,170) | 30.3%(264,553) | D+38.1 | D+1.0 |
| 2016 | 66.4%(519,444) | 29.3%(228,993) | D+37.1 | R+9.6 |
| 2012 | 72.8%(595,846) | 26.1%(213,814) | D+46.7 | R+2.8 |
| 2008 | 74.1%(660,085) | 24.7%(219,582) | D+49.5 | D+9.9 |
| 2004 | 69.4%(600,047) | 29.8%(257,750) | D+39.6 | R+0.4 |
| 2000 | 69.0%(530,414) | 29.0%(223,021) | D+40.0 | R+4.9 |
| 1996 | 69.0%(504,466) | 24.0%(175,886) | D+44.9 | D+11.5 |
| 1992 | 60.4%(508,464) | 27.0%(227,002) | D+33.4 | D+12.3 |
| 1988 | 60.2%(450,222) | 39.0%(291,996) | D+21.1 | D+6.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63.4%(532,029) | 31.9%(267,761) | D+31.5 | R+5.9 |
| 2020 | 67.5%(582,367) | 30.1%(260,146) | D+37.4 | R+2.8 |
| 2018 | 69.1%(455,176) | 29.0%(190,884) | D+40.1 | R+6.3 |
| 2014 | 71.6%(360,641) | 25.1%(126,423) | D+46.5 | R+7.8 |
| 2012 | 75.7%(608,169) | 21.5%(172,365) | D+54.3 | R+5.3 |
| 2008 | 78.2%(674,528) | 18.7%(161,329) | D+59.5 | D+13.7 |
| 2006 | 72.1%(459,843) | 26.3%(167,500) | D+45.8 | R+6.7 |
| 2002 | 75.6%(422,155) | 23.1%(128,893) | D+52.5 | D+15.1 |
| 2000 | 67.5%(512,759) | 30.1%(228,547) | D+37.4 | R+11.4 |
| 1996 | 73.7%(527,533) | 24.8%(177,843) | D+48.8 | D+23.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 70.4%(852,662) | 27.7%(335,038) | D+42.8 | R+0.2 |
| 2018 | 70.3%(463,703) | 27.3%(180,057) | D+43.0 | D+14.3 |
| 2014 | 63.5%(323,762) | 34.9%(177,691) | D+28.6 | D+6.8 |
| 2010 | 60.2%(316,514) | 38.3%(201,424) | D+21.9 | R+22.4 |
| 2006 | 71.6%(459,558) | 27.3%(175,037) | D+44.3 | D+7.6 |
| 2002 | 67.8%(384,121) | 31.1%(175,899) | D+36.8 | D+22.5 |
| 1998 | 57.1%(324,351) | 42.9%(243,235) | D+14.3 | D+0.2 |
| 1994 | 57.0%(357,798) | 43.0%(269,501) | D+14.1 | R+13.2 |
| 1990 | 63.1%(308,902) | 35.8%(175,344) | D+27.3 | R+20.0 |
| 1986 | 73.5%(393,785) | 26.1%(140,140) | D+47.3 | D+11.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab