Howard County, Maryland: Professional Migration
Maryland · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+41.3
2024 Margin
R+2.9%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1992
Voting Streak
332K
Population
Howard County, Maryland voted D+41.3 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 124,764 votes (68.44%). This represented a R+2.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1992.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+41.3
2020→2024 SwingR+2.9%
Voting StreakD since 1992
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population332,317
Median Age
39.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
64.5%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$140,971(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
47.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
8.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
19.6%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
18.9%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
71.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
5.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
21.8%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
16.9%(-1.8 vs US)
Evangelical
11.2%(-5.3 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
7.5%(+2.3 vs US)
Black Protestant
1.6%(-0.6 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
1.0%(-1.0 vs US)
+ 1 more traditions
Age Distribution
Median:39.2 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
24.0%↑
18-29
7.9%↓
30-44
19.0%
45-64
34.3%↑
65+
14.8%↓
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSProfessional ServicesVery high
21.2%EducationBelow avg
7.1%Retail TradeBelow avg
7.1%ManufacturingBelow avg
5.3%HealthcareVery low
4.4%ConstructionBelow avg
4.1%Political relevance:
Professional Services: College-educated baseHealthcare: ACA debates
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68.4%(124,764) | 27.1%(49,425) | D+41.3 | R+2.9 |
| 2020 | 70.7%(129,433) | 26.4%(48,390) | D+44.3 | D+9.5 |
| 2016 | 64.7%(102,597) | 29.9%(47,484) | D+34.7 | D+12.8 |
| 2012 | 59.7%(91,393) | 37.7%(57,758) | D+22.0 | D+0.1 |
| 2008 | 60.0%(87,120) | 38.1%(55,393) | D+21.9 | D+12.5 |
| 2004 | 54.0%(72,257) | 44.6%(59,724) | D+9.4 | D+1.6 |
| 2000 | 51.9%(58,556) | 44.2%(49,809) | D+7.8 | D+0.7 |
| 1996 | 49.8%(47,569) | 42.8%(40,849) | D+7.0 | D+0.9 |
| 1992 | 44.9%(44,763) | 38.7%(38,594) | D+6.2 | D+19.1 |
| 1988 | 43.3%(34,007) | 56.2%(44,153) | R+12.9 | D+3.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.9%(103,163) | 41.5%(75,247) | D+15.4 | R+26.6 |
| 2022 | 70.9%(92,215) | 28.9%(37,617) | D+42.0 | D+2.1 |
| 2018 | 67.0%(96,067) | 27.1%(38,797) | D+39.9 | D+13.7 |
| 2016 | 61.3%(97,622) | 35.1%(55,888) | D+26.2 | D+1.2 |
| 2012 | 53.7%(80,265) | 28.7%(42,892) | D+25.0 | D+3.5 |
| 2010 | 59.7%(63,738) | 38.3%(40,853) | D+21.4 | D+12.1 |
| 2006 | 53.9%(56,873) | 44.5%(47,015) | D+9.3 | R+18.0 |
| 2004 | 62.9%(82,479) | 35.5%(46,610) | D+27.3 | D+13.9 |
| 2000 | 56.7%(62,636) | 43.2%(47,786) | D+13.4 | R+21.0 |
| 1998 | 67.2%(55,493) | 32.8%(27,099) | D+34.4 | D+23.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 69.9%(91,031) | 26.5%(34,514) | D+43.4 | D+56.9 |
| 2018 | 42.6%(61,146) | 56.2%(80,574) | R+13.6 | R+8.7 |
| 2014 | 46.7%(49,227) | 51.5%(54,353) | R+4.9 | R+14.7 |
| 2010 | 54.0%(58,215) | 44.2%(47,642) | D+9.8 | D+9.2 |
| 2006 | 49.8%(52,651) | 49.1%(51,974) | D+0.6 | D+11.9 |
| 2002 | 44.0%(42,438) | 55.2%(53,260) | R+11.2 | R+17.8 |
| 1998 | 53.3%(44,378) | 46.7%(38,855) | D+6.6 | D+13.8 |
| 1994 | 46.4%(34,198) | 53.6%(39,466) | R+7.2 | R+30.9 |
| 1990 | 61.9%(32,158) | 38.1%(19,809) | D+23.8 | R+40.4 |
| 1986 | 82.1%(36,571) | 17.9%(7,981) | D+64.2 | D+44.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab