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County record · fips 24021 · Maryland

FrederickMD

Democratic ×2 since 2020all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Maryland and national vote
2024 result
D+9.0
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
9–31
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
30/40
75% of its elections
Closest election
1868
R+0.7
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
1968-46.5 ptsRepublicans
1932+45.7 ptsDemocrats
1912+39.9 ptsDemocrats
1964+37.2 ptsDemocrats
1976+31.0 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
287,048
College (BA+)
46%
Median income
$122,002
2024 dollars
Non-white
34%
Rural
28%
Age 65+
15%

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

Neighbouring counties

Carroll, MD · Howard, MD · Montgomery, MD · Washington, MD · Adams, PA · Franklin, PA · Loudoun, VA