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Annapolis

Maryland · 40,634 residents (2025 est.) · 7.206 sq mi
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Annapolis is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,860. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $548,900. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,720
+14%since 2000
from 35,838 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,651 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 4,973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+20%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:40,634 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
32K35K37K39K42K1990201020202024Annapolis
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,860
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,243 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,520
+156%since 2000
from $27,180 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
−1%since 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$548,900
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,860
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $762 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+47%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59%(21,137)
Black31.3%(11,205)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(2,301)
Asian1.8%(640)
Other0%
Diversity Score67%(23,997)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(23,347)
Black20.2%(8,236)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(6,013)
Asian3%(1,236)
Other4.6%(1,888)
Diversity Score75.7%(30,819)
Diversity Score
76
+13%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 81.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 79.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2016
from 16.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Annapolis, Maryland?

Annapolis, Maryland has about 40,720 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Annapolis, Maryland?

The typical household in Annapolis, Maryland earns about $113,860 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Annapolis, Maryland expensive?

In Annapolis, Maryland, the median home is worth about $548,900, and the typical rent is about $1,860 a month.

How educated are people in Annapolis, Maryland?

About 53.8% of adults age 25 and over in Annapolis, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Annapolis, Maryland?

About 7.8% of people in Annapolis, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Annapolis, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Annapolis, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,533 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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