County record · fips 24019 · Maryland
DorchesterMD
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Maryland and national vote
2024 result
R+14.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
12–28
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
29/40
73% of its elections
Closest election
1880
R+2.5
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +62.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -52.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +49.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | -44.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1984 | -33.4 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
32,754
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$61,839
2024 dollars
Non-white
39%
Rural
54%
Age 65+
23%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Sussex, DE · Caroline, MD · Somerset, MD · Talbot, MD · Wicomico, MD