Suitland, Maryland
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +93.4% |
| 2008 | +96.1% |
| 2012 | +96.1% |
| 2016 | +93.0% |
| 2020 | +93.8% |
| 2024 | +88.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 93.0%Harris8,072 | 4.7%Trump412 | 2.2% | D+88.3 | R+5.5 | D+89.7 | 8,679 | |
| D | 96.7%Biden9,720 | 2.9%Trump296 | 0.3% | D+93.8 | D+0.8 | D+89.3 | 10,047 | |
| D | 95.3%Clinton9,435 | 2.3%Trump226 | 2.4% | D+93.0 | R+3.1 | D+90.9 | 9,903 | |
| D | 97.5%Obama11,022 | 1.4%Romney163 | 1.1% | D+96.1 | ±0.0 | D+92.2 | 11,304 | |
| D | 97.9%Obama10,702 | 1.8%McCain200 | 0.2% | D+96.1 | D+2.7 | D+88.8 | 10,929 | |
| D | 96.6%Kerry8,396 | 3.1%Bush273 | 0.3% | D+93.4 | — | D+95.9 | 8,695 |
Suitland sits just inside the Capital Beltway and hosts the U.S. Census Bureau headquarters, anchoring a community where government jobs and proximity to Washington define both the economy and commuting patterns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 96.1 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 88.3 points.
A population of 23,793, a 2% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $71,585 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Dolton and Country Club Hills.
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Suitland, Maryland. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2475725/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.