Distribution 97.9% urban2.1% rural Median income 57,727 | Population (2000) 662,062 Area 823.6 km² | |
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Ethnicity 27.6% White56.8% Black5.6% Asian7.5% Hispanic0.2% Native American0.2% other Occupation 15.0% Blue-collar70.7% White-collar14.3% Gray-collar | ||
Turnout joseline pen a melnyk on maryland s 4th congressional district candidacy
Maryland's 4th congressional district comprises portions of Prince George's County and Anne Arundel County. The seat is represented by Anthony G. Brown, a Democrat.
Contents
- Turnout joseline pen a melnyk on maryland s 4th congressional district candidacy
- Early historical boundaries and population
- 18351843 Two seats
- References
The district is located in the suburbs of Washington, D.C.
Early historical boundaries and population
Maryland's Fourth Congressional District was one of the about 50 original Congressional districts. The First Congress of the United States of America. When it was organized in 1788 it covered Baltimore, Baltimore County, and Harford County. According to the 1790 Census, the Fourth District had a population of 53,913, nearly 20% of whom were slaves.
In 1792, the Fourth District was moved to western Maryland, with its eastern boundary being a north to south line running about the midpoint of Frederick County, Maryland. The new district had a population of 36,026, with less than 10% of the population being slaves. The 1800 Census population was 38,015, and the boundaries remained unchanged in 1802.
1835–1843: Two seats
From 1835 to 1843, two seats were apportioned, elected at-large on a general ticket.