HarrisDemocratic89.5%1,784TrumpRepublican8.9%178OtherAll other candidates1.6%32
D+80.5- Lead
- 1,606
- Total
- 1,994
- vs nation
- D+82.0
- 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
BidenDemocratic89.9%1,910TrumpRepublican9.7%205OtherAll other candidates0.4%9
D+80.3- Lead
- 1,705
- Total
- 2,124
- vs nation
- D+75.8
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic86.5%1,368TrumpRepublican9.9%156OtherAll other candidates3.6%57
D+76.7- Lead
- 1,212
- Total
- 1,581
- vs nation
- D+74.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic88.0%1,399RomneyRepublican10.9%173OtherAll other candidates1.1%17
D+77.2- Lead
- 1,226
- Total
- 1,589
- vs nation
- D+73.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic86.7%1,391McCainRepublican12.6%203OtherAll other candidates0.7%11
D+74.0- Lead
- 1,188
- Total
- 1,605
- vs nation
- D+66.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic78.4%1,093BushRepublican21.0%293OtherAll other candidates0.6%9
D+57.3- Lead
- 800
- Total
- 1,395
- vs nation
- D+59.8
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+80.5MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,4012024 5-year
- Median household income
- $81,3642024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 10.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 54.2%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 29.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+80.5 in 2024MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +57.3% |
| 2008 | +74.0% |
| 2012 | +77.2% |
| 2016 | +76.7% |
| 2020 | +80.3% |
| 2024 | +80.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 89.5%Harris1,784 | 8.9%Trump178 | 1.6% | D+80.5 | — | D+82.0 | 1,994 | |
| D | 89.9%Biden1,910 | 9.7%Trump205 | 0.4% | D+80.3 | — | D+75.8 | 2,124 | |
| D | 86.5%Clinton1,368 | 9.9%Trump156 | 3.6% | D+76.7 | R+0.5 | D+74.6 | 1,581 | |
| D | 88.0%Obama1,399 | 10.9%Romney173 | 1.1% | D+77.2 | D+3.1 | D+73.3 | 1,589 | |
| D | 86.7%Obama1,391 | 12.6%McCain203 | 0.7% | D+74.0 | — | D+66.7 | 1,605 | |
| D | 78.4%Kerry1,093 | 21.0%Bush293 | 0.6% | D+57.3 | — | D+59.8 | 1,395 |
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 | 91.0%1,747 | 9.0%172 | 1,919 |
| 2020 | D | 90.5%1,915 | 9.5%200 | 2,115 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 86.3%1,714 | 12.6%250 | 1,987 |
Melwood sits in the Mid-Atlantic. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 80.5 points in 2024. The 2024 margin was 80.5 points.
A population of 3,401, a 11% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $81,364 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Melwood, Maryland vote in 2024?
In 2024, Melwood, Maryland voted Democratic by 80.5 points (D+80.5), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,994 votes cast, 1,784 went Democratic and 178 went Republican.
How many people live in Melwood, Maryland?
Melwood, Maryland has a population of 3,401 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Melwood, Maryland?
Median household income in Melwood, Maryland is $81,364 — above the national median of $80,734. The Maryland state median is $103,678.
What is the political history of Melwood, Maryland?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Melwood, Maryland from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.