HarrisDemocratic30.4%317TrumpRepublican67.1%701OtherAll other candidates2.5%26
R+36.8- Lead
- 384
- Total
- 1,044
- vs nation
- R+35.3
- Turnout
- —
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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
BidenDemocratic31.5%321TrumpRepublican67.0%682OtherAll other candidates1.5%15
R+35.5- Lead
- 361
- Total
- 1,018
- vs nation
- R+39.9
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic26.0%255TrumpRepublican66.6%653OtherAll other candidates7.3%72
R+40.6- Lead
- 398
- Total
- 980
- vs nation
- R+42.7
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic37.6%363RomneyRepublican59.7%577OtherAll other candidates2.7%26
R+22.2- Lead
- 214
- Total
- 966
- vs nation
- R+26.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic38.4%341McCainRepublican59.5%528OtherAll other candidates2.1%19
R+21.1- Lead
- 187
- Total
- 888
- vs nation
- R+28.3
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic30.2%250BushRepublican69.7%577OtherAll other candidates0.1%1
R+39.5- Lead
- 327
- Total
- 828
- vs nation
- R+37.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+36.8MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,8452024 5-year
- Median household income
- $81,2502024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 83.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 5.9%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 7.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+40.6 in 2016MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −39.5% |
| 2008 | −21.1% |
| 2012 | −22.2% |
| 2016 | −40.6% |
| 2020 | −35.5% |
| 2024 | −36.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 30.4%Harris317 | 67.1%Trump701 | 2.5% | R+36.8 | R+1.3 | R+35.3 | 1,044 | |
| R | 31.5%Biden321 | 67.0%Trump682 | 1.5% | R+35.5 | D+5.2 | R+39.9 | 1,018 | |
| R | 26.0%Clinton255 | 66.6%Trump653 | 7.3% | R+40.6 | R+18.5 | R+42.7 | 980 | |
| R | 37.6%Obama363 | 59.7%Romney577 | 2.7% | R+22.2 | R+1.1 | R+26.0 | 966 | |
| R | 38.4%Obama341 | 59.5%McCain528 | 2.1% | R+21.1 | — | R+28.3 | 888 | |
| R | 30.2%Kerry250 | 69.7%Bush577 | 0.1% | R+39.5 | — | R+37.0 | 828 |
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 | 32.8%324 | 67.2%664 | 988 |
| 2020 | R | 32.2%311 | 67.8%654 | 965 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 23.3%238 | 71.1%725 | 1,020 |
Emmitsburg's population of roughly 2,800 is heavily shaped by the presence of Mount St. Mary's University and the National Fire Academy, giving this rural Carroll Valley community an institutional character uncommon for towns its size.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 40.6 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 36.8 points.
A population of 2,845, a 84% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $81,250 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Emmitsburg, Maryland vote in 2024?
In 2024, Emmitsburg, Maryland voted Republican by 36.8 points (R+36.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,044 votes cast, 317 went Democratic and 701 went Republican.
How many people live in Emmitsburg, Maryland?
Emmitsburg, Maryland has a population of 2,845 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Emmitsburg, Maryland?
Median household income in Emmitsburg, Maryland is $81,250 — above the national median of $80,734. The Maryland state median is $103,678.
What is the political history of Emmitsburg, Maryland?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Emmitsburg, Maryland from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.