County record · fips 24017 · Maryland
CharlesMD
Democratic ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Maryland and national vote
2024 result
D+41.6
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
14–26
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/40
63% of its elections
Closest election
1888
D+0.0
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | -108.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +46.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -35.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -32.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +29.5 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
170,527
College (BA+)
33%
Median income
$122,816
2024 dollars
Non-white
68%
Rural
28%
Age 65+
14%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Calvert, MD · Prince George's, MD · St. Mary's, MD · Fairfax County, VA