HarrisDemocratic45.3%1,622TrumpRepublican52.4%1,877OtherAll other candidates2.3%81
R+7.1- Lead
- 255
- Total
- 3,580
- vs nation
- R+5.7
- 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
BidenDemocratic47.3%1,665TrumpRepublican51.3%1,808OtherAll other candidates1.4%49
R+4.1- Lead
- 143
- Total
- 3,522
- vs nation
- R+8.5
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic40.9%1,319TrumpRepublican52.6%1,696OtherAll other candidates6.5%208
R+11.7- Lead
- 377
- Total
- 3,223
- vs nation
- R+13.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic49.1%1,567RomneyRepublican48.3%1,541OtherAll other candidates2.6%82
D+0.8- Lead
- 26
- Total
- 3,190
- vs nation
- R+3.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic49.9%1,582McCainRepublican48.3%1,531OtherAll other candidates1.9%59
D+1.6- Lead
- 51
- Total
- 3,172
- vs nation
- R+5.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic44.7%1,306BushRepublican53.6%1,568OtherAll other candidates1.7%49
R+9.0- Lead
- 262
- Total
- 2,923
- vs nation
- R+6.5
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+7.1MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 4,7272024 5-year
- Median household income
- $153,6612024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 83.3%2024 5-year
- Black
- 9.8%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 4.3%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+1.6 in 2008MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+11.7 in 2016MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −9.0% |
| 2008 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | −11.7% |
| 2020 | −4.1% |
| 2024 | −7.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 45.3%Harris1,622 | 52.4%Trump1,877 | 2.3% | R+7.1 | R+3.1 | R+5.7 | 3,580 | |
| R | 47.3%Biden1,665 | 51.3%Trump1,808 | 1.4% | R+4.1 | D+7.6 | R+8.5 | 3,522 | |
| R | 40.9%Clinton1,319 | 52.6%Trump1,696 | 6.5% | R+11.7 | R+12.5 | R+13.8 | 3,223 | |
| D | 49.1%Obama1,567 | 48.3%Romney1,541 | 2.6% | D+0.8 | R+0.8 | R+3.0 | 3,190 | |
| D | 49.9%Obama1,582 | 48.3%McCain1,531 | 1.9% | D+1.6 | — | R+5.7 | 3,172 | |
| R | 44.7%Kerry1,306 | 53.6%Bush1,568 | 1.7% | R+9.0 | — | R+6.5 | 2,923 |
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 | 48.2%1,674 | 51.8%1,802 | 3,476 |
| 2020 | R | 47.4%1,630 | 52.6%1,806 | 3,436 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 36.1%1,292 | 60.8%2,177 | 3,582 |
Shady Side sits on a peninsula between the West River and Chesapeake Bay in Anne Arundel County, where watermen-era roots and steady suburban spillover from the D.C. corridor have gradually redrawn its demographic profile.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 1.6 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 11.7 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 7.1 points.
A population of 4,727, a 83% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $153,661 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Shady Side, Maryland vote in 2024?
In 2024, Shady Side, Maryland voted Republican by 7.1 points (R+7.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,580 votes cast, 1,622 went Democratic and 1,877 went Republican.
When did Shady Side, Maryland last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Shady Side, Maryland voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Shady Side, Maryland?
Shady Side, Maryland has a population of 4,727 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Shady Side, Maryland?
Median household income in Shady Side, Maryland is $153,661 — above the national median of $80,734. The Maryland state median is $103,678.
What is the political history of Shady Side, Maryland?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Shady Side, Maryland from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.