Michigan's 9th Congressional District
Michigan · Latest: 2024
Safe Republican — flipped 4 times in 25 elections
Race & ancestry
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 88.1% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(18) | 4.1% |
▶Black / African American(8) | 2.4% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.4% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(11) | 2.4% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 0.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.8% |
Key demographics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $85K |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.2% |
| English only at home | 89.5% |
| Other language at home | 5.6% |
| Foreign-born | 4.1% |
Presidential results
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | R+13.5 |
| 2020 | R+29.4 |
| 2016 | R+13.6 |
| 2012 | R+0.1 |
| 2008 | D+6.3 |
Michigan's 9th Congressional District is a congressional district that has a population of 778,989. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+13.5. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.3% | 55.8% | R+13.5 | D+15.9 |
| 2020 | 34.6% | 64.0% | R+29.4 | R+15.8 |
| 2016 | 40.8% | 54.4% | R+13.6 | R+13.5 |
| 2012 | 50.0% | 50.0% | R+0.1 | R+6.3 |
| 2008 | 52.1% | 45.9% | D+6.3 | — |
What defines MI-09?
MI-09 is a solidly Republican urban geography that has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012. It shifted 15.9pp toward Democrats between 2020 and 2024. Its 779K residents are moderately educated (29% hold a bachelor's degree).
District in State Context
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Key Insights
High-confidence patterns distilled from this geography's election history.
- Has flipped parties 1 time since 2008
- Highly elastic — margins have ranged 35.7 points across recent elections, suggesting a volatile electorate
- Swung 15.9 points toward Democratic between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
A race-first Census view with ancestry expansion where source coverage is strong enough to support detail.
Census race profile
Major Census race and ethnicity groups shown as a share of total population.
| Group | MI-09 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 88.1% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(18) | 4.1% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.8% | 4.6% | 4.0% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(11) | 2.4% | — | 0.9% |
▶Black / African American(8) | 2.4% | 13.3% | 12.2% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.4% | 3.4% | 6.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(1) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
Method notes
Demographics
Read this geography's profile in three layers: local, state (where available), and national baseline.
Population & electorate
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Total population
779K
Share of U.S. population
0.23%
Voting-age population
77.5%
Economic profile
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Median household income
$85,269
Poverty rate
8.8%
College degree
29.2%
Homeownership
84.6%
Community profile
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Median age
43.4 yrs
Age 18–29
13.0%
Age 65+
19.2%
Foreign born
4.1%
Non-English at home
5.9%
English only
94.1%
How competitive is MI-09?
Safe RAvg margin: R+18.9 (last 3 elections)
2008
D+6.3
2012
R+0.1
2016
R+13.6
2020
R+29.4
2024
R+13.5
35.7pp
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R+10.1
Do voters in MI-09 split their tickets?
Divergence between offices in the same election reveals persuadable voters.
Heavy splitting (0/100)
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs House | R+13.5 | R+37.3 | 23.7pp |
Max divergence: 48.8pp|Avg divergence: 27.5pp
Other Michigan Districts
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MI-01
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MI-02Latest HouseR+33.5
MI-02Latest HouseR+33.5
MI-03Latest HouseD+9.9
MI-03Latest HouseD+9.9
MI-04Latest HouseR+11.7
MI-04Latest HouseR+11.7
MI-05Latest HouseR+32.9
MI-05Latest HouseR+32.9
MI-06Latest HouseD+27.0
MI-06Latest HouseD+27.0
MI-07Latest HouseR+3.7
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MI-08Latest HouseD+6.6
MI-08Latest HouseD+6.6
MI-10Latest HouseR+6.1
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MI-11Latest HouseD+18.6
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MI-12Latest HouseD+44.3
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MI-13Latest HouseD+44.1
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