Ann Arbor, MI
Latest: 2024
Safe Democratic — 370K residents — 1 counties
Race & ancestry
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 67.2% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(19) | 5.8% |
▶Black / African American(12) | 11.5% |
▶Asian(6) | 9.2% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(11) | 2.1% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 0.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 6.0% |
Religious adherence
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 9.7% | 30.4% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 8.1% | 25.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 17.5% |
| Mainline Protestant | 5.6% | 17.5% |
| Black Protestant | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Orthodox Christian | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Non-religious | 68.0% | — |
Presidential results
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+44.4 |
| 2020 | Biden+46.6 |
| 2016 | Clinton+41.0 |
| 2012 | Obama+35.8 |
| 2008 | Obama+40.9 |
| 2004 | Kerry+28.0 |
| 2000 | Gore+23.6 |
| 1996 | Clinton+26.6 |
| 1992 | Clinton+23.2 |
Ann Arbor, MI is a metro area that has a population of 369,822. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+44.4. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70.9% | 26.6% | D+44.4 | R+2.2 |
| 2020 | 72.6% | 26.0% | D+46.6 | D+5.7 |
| 2016 | 67.6% | 26.6% | D+41.0 | D+5.2 |
| 2012 | 67.0% | 31.3% | D+35.8 | R+5.1 |
| 2008 | 69.6% | 28.8% | D+40.9 | D+12.9 |
| 2004 | 63.5% | 35.5% | D+28.0 | D+4.4 |
| 2000 | 59.8% | 36.2% | D+23.6 | R+3.0 |
| 1996 | 58.9% | 32.3% | D+26.6 | D+3.4 |
| 1992 | 53.3% | 30.1% | D+23.2 | D+17.5 |
| 1988 | 52.4% | 46.7% | D+5.7 | D+8.9 |
| 1984 | 48.1% | 51.3% | R+3.2 | R+5.2 |
| 1980 | 43.9% | 41.9% | D+2.0 | D+7.3 |
| 1976 | 45.6% | 50.9% | R+5.3 | R+9.7 |
| 1972 | 51.5% | 47.0% | D+4.5 | D+8.8 |
| 1968 | 42.5% | 46.8% | R+4.3 | R+28.6 |
| 1964 | 62.0% | 37.7% | D+24.3 | D+46.6 |
| 1960 | 38.7% | 61.0% | R+22.3 | D+11.7 |
| 1956 | 32.9% | 66.9% | R+34.0 | R+0.2 |
| 1952 | 32.9% | 66.6% | R+33.8 | R+3.0 |
| 1948 | 33.0% | 63.8% | R+30.8 | — |
What defines Ann Arbor, MI?
It has a predominantly white, college-educated electorate that has shifted sharply toward Democrats in the Trump era.
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Counties in Ann Arbor, MI
2024 presidential results across the counties that make up this geography.
Sort:
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw | 370K | D+44.4 | 157,152 | 58,844 | 221,542 | 100.0% |
1 countiesTotal votes: 221,542
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Key Insights
High-confidence patterns distilled from this geography's election history.
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 44.4% margin
- College attainment is 59% — 26pp above the national average. Similar education levels correlate with Democratic lean nationally
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 | Ann Arbor, MI | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 67.2% | 57.4% |
▶Black / African American(12) | 11.5% | 12.2% |
▶Asian(6) | 9.2% | 6.0% |
Multiracial / Other | 6.0% | 4.0% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(19) | 5.8% | 19.3% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(11) | 2.1% | 0.9% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Method notes
Religious Adherents
Population that are religious adherents:
32.0%
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.7% | 30.4% | — | — | |
| 8.1% | 25.4% | — | — | |
| 5.6% | 17.5% | — | — | |
| 5.6% | 17.5% | — | — | |
| 2.5% | 7.9% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 0.8% | 2.6% | — | — |
| 0.4% | 1.3% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 68.0% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area? 369,822 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
Read this geography's profile in three layers: local, state (where available), and national baseline.
59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 26pp above the national average. Places with similar education levels vote D+25 on average nationally.
Population & electorate
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Total population
370K
Share of U.S. population
0.11%
Voting-age population
76.6%
Economic profile
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Median household income
$89,180
Poverty rate
14.2%
College degree
58.7%
Homeownership
61.6%
Community profile
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Median age
35.0 yrs
Age 18–29
25.0%
Age 65+
15.7%
Foreign born
13.1%
Non-English at home
15.7%
English only
84.3%
Turnout in Ann Arbor, MI
Estimated using 2020 Census voting-age population.
78.2%
+1.8pp
283,447
1988–2024
How competitive is Ann Arbor, MI?
Safe DAvg margin: D+44.0 (last 3 elections)
2008
D+40.9
2012
D+35.8
2016
D+41.0
2020
D+46.6
2024
D+44.4
10.9pp
0
D+41.7
Do voters in Ann Arbor, MI split their tickets?
Divergence between offices in the same election reveals persuadable voters.
Moderate splitting (74/100)
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | D+44.4 | D+43.8 | 0.5pp |
Average divergence across office pairs: 6.1pp
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