HarrisDemocratic87.2%1,304TrumpRepublican10.2%152OtherAll other candidates2.7%40
D+77.0- Lead
- 1,152
- Total
- 1,496
- vs nation
- D+78.5
- 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
BidenDemocratic88.4%1,409TrumpRepublican10.7%170OtherAll other candidates0.9%14
D+77.8- Lead
- 1,239
- Total
- 1,593
- vs nation
- D+73.3
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic80.5%1,232TrumpRepublican10.6%162OtherAll other candidates8.9%137
D+69.9- Lead
- 1,070
- Total
- 1,531
- vs nation
- D+67.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic81.7%1,231RomneyRepublican17.3%260OtherAll other candidates1.1%16
D+64.4- Lead
- 971
- Total
- 1,507
- vs nation
- D+60.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic79.3%1,142McCainRepublican19.3%278OtherAll other candidates1.4%20
D+60.0- Lead
- 864
- Total
- 1,440
- vs nation
- D+52.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic68.1%900BushRepublican30.5%403OtherAll other candidates1.4%19
D+37.6- Lead
- 497
- Total
- 1,322
- vs nation
- D+40.1
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+77.0MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,6982024 5-year
- Median household income
- $207,5002024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 62.4%2024 5-year
- Black
- 19.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 12.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+77.8 in 2020MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +37.6% |
| 2008 | +60.0% |
| 2012 | +64.4% |
| 2016 | +69.9% |
| 2020 | +77.8% |
| 2024 | +77.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 87.2%Harris1,304 | 10.2%Trump152 | 2.7% | D+77.0 | — | D+78.5 | 1,496 | |
| D | 88.4%Biden1,409 | 10.7%Trump170 | 0.9% | D+77.8 | — | D+73.3 | 1,593 | |
| D | 80.5%Clinton1,232 | 10.6%Trump162 | 8.9% | D+69.9 | D+5.5 | D+67.8 | 1,531 | |
| D | 81.7%Obama1,231 | 17.3%Romney260 | 1.1% | D+64.4 | D+4.4 | D+60.6 | 1,507 | |
| D | 79.3%Obama1,142 | 19.3%McCain278 | 1.4% | D+60.0 | — | D+52.7 | 1,440 | |
| D | 68.1%Kerry900 | 30.5%Bush403 | 1.4% | D+37.6 | — | D+40.1 | 1,322 |
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 | 87.9%1,293 | 12.1%178 | 1,471 |
| 2020 | D | 86.9%1,375 | 13.1%207 | 1,582 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 81.8%1,246 | 17.8%271 | 1,523 |
University Park sits adjacent to the University of Maryland campus, giving this 2,700-person town an unusually high concentration of advanced-degree households that consistently produce turnout rates well above its population weight.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 77.8 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 77.0 points.
A population of 2,698, a 62% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $207,500 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did University Park, Maryland vote in 2024?
In 2024, University Park, Maryland voted Democratic by 77.0 points (D+77.0), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,496 votes cast, 1,304 went Democratic and 152 went Republican.
How many people live in University Park, Maryland?
University Park, Maryland has a population of 2,698 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in University Park, Maryland?
Median household income in University Park, Maryland is $207,500 — above the national median of $80,734. The Maryland state median is $103,678.
What is the political history of University Park, Maryland?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in University Park, Maryland from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.