Representative Glenn Ivey, Democratic from Maryland

Glenn Ivey

Maryland's 4th congressional district

MD-4 Midterms Intelligence

Glenn Ivey sits in one of the safest Democratic seats in the country, a Prince George’s County–anchored district where Democrats routinely clear 88.7% and Black voters form the governing core at 54.4% of the population. The district is younger, diverse, and institution-heavy, with healthcare/education the dominant employment base, giving Ivey a constituency that is culturally progressive but intensely attentive to government performance, public safety, and economic mobility. His profile—civil rights, crime, and appropriations—fits a seat where representation and delivery matter more than partisan combat.

For advocates, this is a persuasion challenge inside the Democratic coalition, not across party lines. The pressure points are affordability and access: median income is a solid $91,987, but that coexists with 13.3% uninsured and 40.8% obesity, underscoring a district split between middle-class stability and persistent structural need. Messages that tie equity to tangible outcomes—safer neighborhoods, healthcare access, and workforce investment—will travel; ideological or anti-institutional framing will not. The strategic play is coalition work with Black civic leadership, public-sector stakeholders, and service providers.

Representative Glenn Ivey represents Maryland's 4th congressional district, serving 758,679 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $91,987 and an unemployment rate of 6.7%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

758,679Population
↓ 5,699
$91,987Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $3,489
6.7%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↓ 0.2%
8.5%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↑ 1.1%
54.9%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,775Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $80
8.5%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
34.6 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↓ 0.9 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

Maryland District 4 Demographics

Median Age 37.1 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 54.9% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 33.7% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 8.5% (vs 12.4%) · Income $91,987 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
Immigration policyEducation accessHealthcare accessRent burden

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (37.1 vs 38.5 nationally). 28% of residents are in the 20–39 working-age bracket — housing affordability, student debt, and workforce messaging indexes high.

Race & Ethnicity

A majority-minority district. Black residents are the largest group at 54.4%. Also significant: Hispanic (27.1%), White (11.9%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

33.7% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, below the 33.7% national average. 15.9% of residents lack a high school diploma.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $91,987, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 54.9% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,775. Median home value is $402,000.

How People Get to Work

59.8% drive alone. Average commute is 34.6 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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