Maryland's First Congressional District



Population and Major Cities:
Maryland's first district includes three major cities - Baltimore, Salisford and Harford. The district also includes all of Maryland's Eastern shores. It has a population of 722,628, and is currently the fourth largest district in Maryland.

Demographics:
Gender: 49% Male, 51% Female
Race: 82.6% White, 12.4% Black, 3.3% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian
Unemployment: 9%
Median Household Income: $64,151
Distribution: 64.1% urban vs. 35.9% rural
Religion in Maryland:
Christian (63%) - mostly Evangelical Protestants
Non-Christian Faith (8%) - mostly Jewish
Unaffiliated (28%)

Major  Industries:
One of the top industries in Maryland is manufacturing. Maryland is a large producer of automobiles, parts, and steel. The states manufacturing is currently led by machinary and chemical industries. Maryland is also considered one of the nations top centers for cyber security, and is home to several federal facilities that are involved in technological innovations. The states proximity to the capital has fostered its growing number of over 200,000 federal employees. Maryland's geographic location allows it to have a successful fishing industry, in particular the states production and maintenance of aquafarms. Its investment in marine life has created opportunities to partner with John Hopkins and the National Institute of Health.

Bigggest Companies for the State of Maryland:
  • Marriott International
    • Hospitality company that franchises hotels and family lodging
  • Lockheed Martin
    • Aerospace and defense company
  • MedStar Health
    • Healthcare organization that operates over 120 programs
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • Research facitility a part of the John Hopkins School of Medicine
  • Servisair
    • Aviation company

Party Affiliation
The Cook Partisan Voter Index rated this district an R+14. This score signifies that the district was 14 percentage points higher than the national average, solidifying it as a Republican seat. It is also ranked as the 88th most Republican District. During the 2016 election, Donald Trump recieved a decisive 60% of the vote, while Hillary Clinton recieved 35% of the vote.

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