Garrett County, Maryland
AkashicGarrett County, MDTrumpR+53.8
2024 precinct map of Garrett CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Garrett County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 75.7% | 11,983 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 21.8% | 3,456 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.4% | 223 |
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19 precincts · 15,838 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 21.8%Harris3,456 | 75.7%Trump11,983 | 1.4%Kennedy223 | 15,838 | ||
| R | 21.0%Biden3,281 | 76.9%Trump12,002 | 1.4%Jorgensen212 | 15,611 | ||
| R | 18.5%Clinton2,567 | 77.8%Trump10,776 | 0.8%Stein107 | 13,850 | ||
| R | 23.7%Obama3,124 | 74.1%Romney9,743 | 2.2%Johnson290 | 13,157 | ||
| R | 29.0%Obama3,736 | 69.2%McCain8,903 | 1.8%Nader233 | 12,872 | ||
| R | 26.4%Kerry3,291 | 72.8%Bush9,085 | 0.9%Nader108 | 12,484 | ||
| R | 27.0%Gore2,872 | 70.5%Bush7,514 | 1.9%Nader203 | 10,655 | ||
| R | 31.9%Clinton3,121 | 55.2%Dole5,400 | 12.3%Perot1,200 | 9,786 | ||
| R | 27.0%Clinton2,856 | 54.0%Bush5,714 | 18.8%Perot1,987 | 10,580 | ||
| R | 27.5%Dukakis2,557 | 71.8%Bush6,665 | 0.6%Paul60 | 9,282 | ||
| R | 25.2%Mondale2,386 | 74.3%Reagan7,042 | 0.5%Bergland49 | 9,477 | ||
| R | 31.7%Carter2,708 | 64.1%Reagan5,475 | 4.2%Anderson362 | 8,545 | ||
| R | 41.8%Carter3,332 | 58.2%Ford4,640 | 0.0% | 7,972 | ||
| R | 21.1%McGovern1,510 | 76.6%Nixon5,480 | 2.3%Schmitz164 | 7,154 | ||
| R | 28.5%Humphrey1,933 | 59.4%Nixon4,021 | 12.1%Wallace818 | 6,772 | ||
| R | 49.2%Johnson3,515 | 50.8%Goldwater3,624 | 0.0% | 7,139 | ||
| R | 31.8%Kennedy2,357 | 68.2%Nixon5,057 | 0.0% | 7,414 | ||
| R | 26.9%Stevenson2,045 | 73.1%Eisenhower5,555 | 0.0% | 7,600 | ||
| R | 31.3%Stevenson2,281 | 68.4%Eisenhower4,980 | 0.2%Hallinan18 | 7,279 | ||
| R | 34.7%Truman1,909 | 64.3%Dewey3,536 | 0.9%Thurmond51 | 5,496 | ||
| R | 32.0%Roosevelt1,961 | 68.0%Dewey4,162 | 0.0% | 6,123 | ||
| R | 38.8%Roosevelt2,805 | 60.7%Willkie4,387 | 0.5%Thomas38 | 7,230 | ||
| R | 44.1%Roosevelt3,252 | 55.0%Landon4,057 | 0.9%Lemke64 | 7,373 | ||
| R | 41.0%Roosevelt2,232 | 56.0%Hoover3,048 | 3.0%Thomas163 | 5,443 | ||
| R | 20.9%Smith1,168 | 78.4%Hoover4,371 | 0.7%Thomas38 | 5,577 | ||
| R | 29.2%Davis1,226 | 61.8%Coolidge2,594 | 9.0%La Follette378 | 4,198 | ||
| R | 26.8%Cox1,070 | 70.2%Harding2,805 | 3.0%Debs118 | 3,993 | ||
| R | 34.9%Wilson1,031 | 61.2%Hughes1,808 | 3.9%Benson115 | 2,954 | ||
| D | 113.6%Wilson3,316 | 22.4%Taft655 | 0.0% | 2,920 | ||
| — | 2187.9%Bryan3,063 | 800.7%Taft1,121 | 0.0% | 140 | ||
| — | 5507.7%Parker3,580 | 3155.4%Roosevelt2,051 | 0.0% | 65 | ||
| — | 16037.5%Bryan1,283 | 28237.5%McKinley2,259 | 0.0% | 8 | ||
| R | 37.6%Bryan1,277 | 60.7%McKinley2,058 | 1.7%Palmer57 | 3,392 | ||
| R | 44.7%Cleveland1,323 | 52.6%Harrison1,556 | 2.7%Weaver81 | 2,960 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −7.9% |
| 1896 | −23.0% |
| 1900 | No data |
| 1904 | No data |
| 1908 | No data |
| 1912 | +91.1% |
| 1916 | −26.3% |
| 1920 | −43.5% |
| 1924 | −32.6% |
| 1928 | −57.4% |
| 1932 | −15.0% |
| 1936 | −10.9% |
| 1940 | −21.9% |
| 1944 | −35.9% |
| 1948 | −29.6% |
| 1952 | −37.1% |
| 1956 | −46.2% |
| 1960 | −36.4% |
| 1964 | −1.5% |
| 1968 | −30.8% |
| 1972 | −55.5% |
| 1976 | −16.4% |
| 1980 | −32.4% |
| 1984 | −49.1% |
| 1988 | −44.3% |
| 1992 | −27.0% |
| 1996 | −23.3% |
| 2000 | −43.6% |
| 2004 | −46.4% |
| 2008 | −40.1% |
| 2012 | −50.3% |
| 2016 | −59.3% |
| 2020 | −55.9% |
| 2024 | −53.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
Garrett County, tucked into Maryland's westernmost corner and separated from the rest of the state by mountain ridges, has delivered some of the widest Republican presidential margins in the mid-Atlantic, reflecting its rural, resource-economy roots.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 91.1 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 59.3 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 2.0 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 53.8 points.
A population of 28,615, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $67,688 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Grant County and Perry County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Garrett County, Maryland vote in 2024?
In 2024, Garrett County, Maryland voted Republican by 53.8 points (R+53.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 15,838 votes cast, 3,456 went Democratic and 11,983 went Republican.
When did Garrett County, Maryland last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Garrett County, Maryland voted Democratic was 1912.
How many people live in Garrett County, Maryland?
Garrett County, Maryland has a population of 28,615 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Garrett County, Maryland?
Median household income in Garrett County, Maryland is $67,688 — below the national median of $80,734. The Maryland state median is $103,678.
What is the political history of Garrett County, Maryland?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Garrett County, Maryland from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 1 went Democratic and 30 went Republican.