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County record · fips 24037 · Maryland

St. Mary'sMD

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

The Long Record

40 elections against the Maryland and national vote
2024 result
R+17.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
12–28
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1948
D+1.0
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
1872-107.3 ptsRepublicans
1976+48.9 ptsDemocrats
1960+41.7 ptsDemocrats
1972-35.6 ptsRepublicans
1916+35.0 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
115,126
College (BA+)
36%
Median income
$119,446
2024 dollars
Non-white
30%
Rural
57%
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 · Charles, MD