Voter file loaded July 30, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Charlevoix County, Michigan has 23,891 active registered voters across 20 precincts, as of August 2026.
Party registration
Michigan doesn't register voters by party, so there's no party breakdown to show. Party lean is usually inferred from primary participation; that data is in the voter file and available inside Motion51.
Most reliable-voting precincts
| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EVANGELINE TOWNSHIP P5 | 706 | 443 | 62.75% |
| 2 | EVELINE TOWNSHIP P6 | 1,477 | 926 | 62.69% |
| 3 | CHARLEVOIX CITY P1018 | 759 | 463 | 61.0% |
| 4 | BAY TOWNSHIP P1 | 1,091 | 664 | 60.86% |
| 5 | NORWOOD TOWNSHIP P11 | 716 | 421 | 58.8% |
| 6 | CHARLEVOIX TOWNSHIP P4 | 1,601 | 888 | 55.47% |
| 7 | HAYES TOWNSHIP P7 | 1,879 | 1,039 | 55.3% |
| 8 | MARION TOWNSHIP P9 | 1,658 | 876 | 52.83% |
| 9 | WILSON TOWNSHIP P15 | 1,655 | 862 | 52.08% |
| 10 | MELROSE TOWNSHIP P10 | 1,280 | 649 | 50.7% |
Supervoters are active registered voters who cast a ballot in at least 3 of the last 4 November general elections (2018–2024). Percentages are precinct totals from the official state voter file — no individual voter information is shown. Precincts with fewer than 400 active voters are excluded.
How Charlevoix County voted for president
Election results are public records.
Charlevoix County at a glance.
Charlevoix County had an estimated 26,105 residents in July 2024, the 52nd most populous of Michigan's 83 counties, up 0.2% since the 2020 census. Of those, 21,672 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 29.1% are 65 or older. Its 23,891 active registered voters equal about 110.2% of that voting-age population.
It covers 416 square miles of land (63 people per square mile). The largest towns and cities are Boyne City (3,821), Charlevoix (2,332), East Jordan (2,243), Hayes (2,020) and South Arm (1,936). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 50.4, a median household income of $76,531, 35.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 83.5% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 17,659 votes were cast for president, about 81.5% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 40.8% and the Republican ticket 57.7%. The two-party margin moved from R+3.5 in 2008 to R+16.9 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 26,105
- Population (2020 census base)
- 26,049
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 21,672
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 110.2
- Residents 65 and older
- 29.1%
- People per square mile
- 63
- Land area
- 416 sq mi
- Median age
- 50.4
- Median household income
- $76,531
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 35.2%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 83.5%
Largest towns and cities
- Boyne City 3,821
- Charlevoix 2,332
- East Jordan 2,243
- Hayes 2,020
- South Arm 1,936
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.8% | 57.7% | R+16.9 | 17,659 |
| 2020 | 40.8% | 57.9% | R+17.1 | 17,000 |
| 2016 | 35.3% | 59.5% | R+24.2 | 14,567 |
| 2012 | 42.2% | 56.9% | R+14.7 | 14,064 |
| 2008 | 47.4% | 50.9% | R+3.5 | 14,367 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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