Question 1

How did Muskegon, Michigan vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Muskegon, Michigan voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+1.8. Kamala D Harris received 46,028 votes and Donald Trump received 47,733 out of 95,181 total votes cast, a 2.3-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Muskegon, Michigan's political history?

Accepted Answer

Muskegon, Michigan has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 15 and Republicans 25 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 63.8 points in 1876.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Muskegon, Michigan?

Accepted Answer

Muskegon, Michigan has a population of 175,961 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 75.0% non-Hispanic white, 6.3% Hispanic, 12.1% Black. About 21% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $65,024.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Muskegon, Michigan?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Muskegon, Michigan are Lorain, Saginaw, Calhoun. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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