County record · fips 24039 · Maryland
SomersetMD
Republican ×3 since 2016all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Maryland and national vote
2024 result
R+17.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
11–29
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/40
65% of its elections
Closest election
1948
R+0.3
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | -65.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +51.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +39.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | -32.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1984 | -30.2 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
24,822
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$64,943
2024 dollars
Non-white
49%
Rural
60%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Dorchester, MD · Wicomico, MD · Worcester, MD · Accomack, VA