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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Anne Arundel County

Maryland · 489,656 residents · 414.806 sq mi
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Anne Arundel County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,768. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $156,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
489,656
+15%since 1990
from 427,239 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,180 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 1,030 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.0
+10%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
410K461K513K564K615K1990201020202024Anne Arundel County
2024598K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,768
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,147 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,578
+49%since 1990
from $18,509 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $127,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $616 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−10%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(365,605)
Black11.8%(50,369)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6,705)
Asian1.8%(7,752)
Diversity Score34.5%(147,435)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(390,519)
Black13.4%(65,755)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(12,902)
Asian2.3%(11,110)
Diversity Score39.9%(195,173)
Diversity Score
40
+16%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 24.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
−15%since 1990
from 24.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Anne Arundel County to nearby counties

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY VS
Prince George's County
Income$101,798+65%
Home value$426,000+172%
Population970,374+61%
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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY VS
Baltimore
Income$62,177+1%
Home value$229,600+47%
Population569,997−6%
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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY VS
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Income$109,870+78%
Home value$737,100+371%
Population693,645+15%
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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY VS
Queen Anne's County
Income$112,826+83%
Home value$462,700+196%
Population54,448−91%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anne Arundel County, Maryland?

Anne Arundel County, Maryland has about 489,656 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Anne Arundel County, Maryland?

The typical household in Anne Arundel County, Maryland earns about $61,768 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anne Arundel County, Maryland expensive?

In Anne Arundel County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $156,500, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Anne Arundel County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anne Arundel County, Maryland?

About 5.1% of people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anne Arundel County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Anne Arundel County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 62,417 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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