County record · fips 24029 · Maryland
KentMD
Republican ×1 since 2024all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Maryland and national vote
2024 result
R+2.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
23–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1992
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 | -67.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -47.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | +37.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +36.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +29.8 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
19,346
College (BA+)
40%
Median income
$80,147
2024 dollars
Non-white
24%
Rural
70%
Age 65+
27%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.