Layhill, Maryland
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +48.9% |
| 2008 | +58.9% |
| 2012 | +60.5% |
| 2016 | +65.2% |
| 2020 | +67.4% |
| 2024 | +57.6% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 77.5%Harris1,862 | 19.8%Trump477 | 2.7% | D+57.6 | R+9.8 | D+59.1 | 2,404 | |
| D | 83.4%Biden2,106 | 16.0%Trump405 | 0.6% | D+67.4 | D+2.2 | D+62.9 | 2,525 | |
| D | 80.4%Clinton1,497 | 15.2%Trump283 | 4.5% | D+65.2 | D+4.6 | D+63.1 | 1,863 | |
| D | 79.3%Obama1,620 | 18.7%Romney383 | 2.0% | D+60.5 | D+1.6 | D+56.7 | 2,044 | |
| D | 79.0%Obama1,708 | 20.1%McCain435 | 0.9% | D+58.9 | D+10.0 | D+51.6 | 2,162 | |
| D | 74.0%Kerry1,485 | 25.1%Bush503 | 0.9% | D+48.9 | — | D+51.4 | 2,007 |
Layhill is a census-designated place in Montgomery County where a majority of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the broader diversification that has reshaped voting patterns across Maryland's inner suburbs over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 67.4 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 9.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 57.6 points.
A population of 5,497, a 19% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $146,308 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Burtonsville and Hillandale.
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Layhill, Maryland. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2446150/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.