HarrisDemocratic87.6%851TrumpRepublican10.4%101OtherAll other candidates2.1%20
D+77.2- Lead
- 750
- Total
- 972
- vs nation
- D+78.6
- 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
BidenDemocratic93.3%1,024TrumpRepublican6.3%69OtherAll other candidates0.4%4
D+87.1- Lead
- 955
- Total
- 1,097
- vs nation
- D+82.6
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic92.7%1,101TrumpRepublican4.7%56OtherAll other candidates2.6%31
D+88.0- Lead
- 1,045
- Total
- 1,188
- vs nation
- D+85.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic94.4%1,275RomneyRepublican4.5%61OtherAll other candidates1.0%14
D+89.9- Lead
- 1,214
- Total
- 1,350
- vs nation
- D+86.1
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic93.6%1,239McCainRepublican5.8%77OtherAll other candidates0.6%8
D+87.8- Lead
- 1,162
- Total
- 1,324
- vs nation
- D+80.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic88.6%973BushRepublican10.7%117OtherAll other candidates0.7%8
D+78.0- Lead
- 856
- Total
- 1,098
- vs nation
- D+80.4
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+77.2MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,6422024 5-year
- Median household income
- $98,7342024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 13.7%2024 5-year
- Black
- 48.6%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 32.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+89.9 in 2012MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +78.0% |
| 2008 | +87.8% |
| 2012 | +89.9% |
| 2016 | +88.0% |
| 2020 | +87.1% |
| 2024 | +77.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 87.6%Harris851 | 10.4%Trump101 | 2.1% | D+77.2 | — | D+78.6 | 972 | |
| D | 93.3%Biden1,024 | 6.3%Trump69 | 0.4% | D+87.1 | — | D+82.6 | 1,097 | |
| D | 92.7%Clinton1,101 | 4.7%Trump56 | 2.6% | D+88.0 | R+2.0 | D+85.9 | 1,188 | |
| D | 94.4%Obama1,275 | 4.5%Romney61 | 1.0% | D+89.9 | D+2.2 | D+86.1 | 1,350 | |
| D | 93.6%Obama1,239 | 5.8%McCain77 | 0.6% | D+87.8 | — | D+80.5 | 1,324 | |
| D | 88.6%Kerry973 | 10.7%Bush117 | 0.7% | D+78.0 | — | D+80.4 | 1,098 |
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 | D | 90.0%848 | 10.0%94 | 942 |
| 2020 | D | 93.4%1,027 | 6.6%72 | 1,099 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 84.6%818 | 14.3%138 | 967 |
Forest Heights sits in the Mid-Atlantic. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 89.9 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 9.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 77.2 points.
A population of 2,642, a 14% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $98,734 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Forest Heights, Maryland vote in 2024?
In 2024, Forest Heights, Maryland voted Democratic by 77.2 points (D+77.2), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 972 votes cast, 851 went Democratic and 101 went Republican.
How many people live in Forest Heights, Maryland?
Forest Heights, Maryland has a population of 2,642 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Forest Heights, Maryland?
Median household income in Forest Heights, Maryland is $98,734 — above the national median of $80,734. The Maryland state median is $103,678.
What is the political history of Forest Heights, Maryland?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Forest Heights, Maryland from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.