2024
Democratic
Kamala Harris62.62%
Republican
Donald Trump34.08%
Two-party margin
D+28.5
State hub
Maryland State Hub
U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.
Key links for Maryland
Census demographic snapshot
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).
Population
6,161,707
Rank 18 of 51 · 1 = largest population
ACS 5-year total
Population density
634.8 people/sq mi
Rank 6 of 51 · 1 = densest
ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)
Pop. change (17→22)
+2.8%
Rank 27 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth
ACS total population comparison
Female / male
51.3% / 48.7%
Share of total population
Median household income
$98,461
Rank 2 of 51 · 1 = highest median income
Below poverty
9.3%
Rank 3 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate
ACS profile, all people
Hispanic or Latino
10.9%
Any race
White (NH)
48.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino
Black (NH)
29.5%
Asian (NH)
6.4%
AIAN (NH)
0.1%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone
Two+ races (NH)
4%
Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).
Why this state votes this way
Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.
Maryland's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.
What often shows up in coverage
- A substantial Black population share (29.5% non-Hispanic Black alone) surfaces often in analyses of urban turnout, voting access, and racial-justice-aligned policy debate.
- Higher household incomes (median 98,461 USD) correlate in coverage with donation capacity, issues like housing and taxation, and segments of the electorate that respond to different creative.
- Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 48.5% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.
These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.
Presidential voting history
How Maryland has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).
Context & notes
Solidly Democratic in presidential races, combining Baltimore, the D.C. suburbs, and the diverse I-95 corridor.
- High education levels and federal employment clusters are common themes in demographic analysis.
Results by year
2020
Democratic
Joe Biden65.36%
Republican
Donald Trump32.15%
Two-party margin
D+33.2
2016
Democratic
Hillary Clinton60.33%
Republican
Donald Trump33.92%
Two-party margin
D+26.4
2012
Democratic
Barack Obama61.97%
Republican
Mitt Romney35.90%
Two-party margin
D+26.1
2008
Democratic
Barack Obama61.92%
Republican
John McCain36.47%
Two-party margin
D+25.5
2004
Democratic
John Kerry55.97%
Republican
George W. Bush42.98%
Two-party margin
D+13.0
2000
Democratic
Al Gore56.49%
Republican
George W. Bush40.18%
Two-party margin
D+16.3
1996
Democratic
Bill Clinton54.25%
Republican
Bob Dole38.27%
Two-party margin
D+16.0
1992
Democratic
Bill Clinton49.81%
Republican
George H. W. Bush35.63%
Two-party margin
D+14.2
1988
Democratic
Michael Dukakis48.20%
Republican
George H. W. Bush51.11%
Two-party margin
R+2.9
1984
Democratic
Walter Mondale47.02%
Republican
Ronald Reagan52.51%
Two-party margin
R+5.5
1980
Democratic
Jimmy Carter47.14%
Republican
Ronald Reagan44.18%
Two-party margin
D+3.0
Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.
Notable races involving Maryland
No seeded race cards are available for Maryland yet. Check back as coverage expands.
U.S. Congress (Maryland)
119th CongressU.S. Senate
Caucus split
2D:0R
Chris Van HollenDSenior senator
Christopher Van Hollen Jr. is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Maryland, a seat he has held since 2017.
Angela AlsobrooksDJunior senator
Angela Deneece Alsobrooks is an American lawyer and politician serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from Maryland.
U.S. House delegation
Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).
Seat split
7D:1R
Governor
Chief executive of Maryland's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).
Wes MooreD
Governor
Westley Watende Omari Moore is an American politician, businessman, author, and former U.S.