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County record · fips 24009 · Maryland

CalvertMD

Republican ×12 since 1980all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Maryland and national vote
2024 result
R+11.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
7–33
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1948
R+1.8
this countyMarylandnational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1872-102.1 ptsRepublicans
1976+43.4 ptsDemocrats
1972-30.8 ptsRepublicans
1968-28.6 ptsRepublicans
1932+25.1 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
94,313
College (BA+)
37%
Median income
$133,922
2024 dollars
Non-white
26%
Rural
62%
Age 65+
16%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Anne Arundel, MD · Charles, MD · Prince George's, MD · St. Mary's, MD