HarrisDemocratic41.3%891TrumpRepublican56.4%1,218OtherAll other candidates2.3%50
R+15.1- Lead
- 327
- Total
- 2,159
- vs nation
- R+13.7
- Turnout
- —
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Baltimore Highlands, MD
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic43.2%914TrumpRepublican55.5%1,174OtherAll other candidates1.3%28
R+12.3- Lead
- 260
- Total
- 2,116
- vs nation
- R+16.7
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic46.8%1,380TrumpRepublican49.2%1,449OtherAll other candidates4.0%117
R+2.3- Lead
- 69
- Total
- 2,946
- vs nation
- R+4.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic55.5%1,381RomneyRepublican42.0%1,044OtherAll other candidates2.5%62
D+13.6- Lead
- 337
- Total
- 2,487
- vs nation
- D+9.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic49.3%1,077McCainRepublican49.1%1,073OtherAll other candidates1.6%34
D+0.2- Lead
- 4
- Total
- 2,184
- vs nation
- R+7.1
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic44.3%921BushRepublican54.2%1,127OtherAll other candidates1.4%30
R+9.9- Lead
- 206
- Total
- 2,078
- vs nation
- R+7.5
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+15.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 8,2062024 5-year
- Median household income
- $62,3042024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 34.4%2024 5-year
- Black
- 26.3%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 29.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+13.6 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+15.1 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Lincoln Village, OH · twin score 85.2
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −9.9% |
| 2008 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | +13.6% |
| 2016 | −2.3% |
| 2020 | −12.3% |
| 2024 | −15.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 41.3%Harris891 | 56.4%Trump1,218 | 2.3% | R+15.1 | R+2.9 | R+13.7 | 2,159 | |
| R | 43.2%Biden914 | 55.5%Trump1,174 | 1.3% | R+12.3 | R+9.9 | R+16.7 | 2,116 | |
| R | 46.8%Clinton1,380 | 49.2%Trump1,449 | 4.0% | R+2.3 | R+15.9 | R+4.4 | 2,946 | |
| D | 55.5%Obama1,381 | 42.0%Romney1,044 | 2.5% | D+13.6 | D+13.4 | D+9.7 | 2,487 | |
| D | 49.3%Obama1,077 | 49.1%McCain1,073 | 1.6% | D+0.2 | — | R+7.1 | 2,184 | |
| R | 44.3%Kerry921 | 54.2%Bush1,127 | 1.4% | R+9.9 | — | R+7.5 | 2,078 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 45.5%910 | 54.5%1,092 | 2,002 |
| 2020 | R | 49.6%1,024 | 50.4%1,041 | 2,065 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 35.9%773 | 60.2%1,297 | 2,156 |
Baltimore Highlands sits just outside city limits in Baltimore County, with a population density and demographic profile that mirrors many urban precincts — factors that historically shape turnout patterns and competitive margins in countywide races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 13.6 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 15.1 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 15.1 points.
A population of 8,206, a 34% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,304 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Lincoln Village and Lansdowne.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Lincoln Village
Ohio
85.2twin score
12-yr trendmedian incomepopulation scale≠ English ancestry
Lansdowne
Maryland
84.1twin score
elasticity12-yr trendpopulation scale≠ Irish ancestry
Midway City
California
77.1twin score
population scalemedian incomecollege share≠ elasticity
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Baltimore Highlands, Maryland vote in 2024?
In 2024, Baltimore Highlands, Maryland voted Republican by 15.1 points (R+15.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,159 votes cast, 891 went Democratic and 1,218 went Republican.
When did Baltimore Highlands, Maryland last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Baltimore Highlands, Maryland voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Baltimore Highlands, Maryland?
Baltimore Highlands, Maryland has a population of 8,206 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Baltimore Highlands, Maryland?
Median household income in Baltimore Highlands, Maryland is $62,304 — below the national median of $80,734. The Maryland state median is $103,678.
What is the political history of Baltimore Highlands, Maryland?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Baltimore Highlands, Maryland from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.