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Queen Anne's County

Maryland · 49,874 residents · 371.669 sq mi
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Queen Anne's County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,467. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $363,300. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,874
+23%since 2000
from 40,563 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
134 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+15%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K38K43K48K54K1990201020202024Queen Anne's County
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,467
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,037 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,228
+72%since 2000
from $26,364 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$363,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,553
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $622 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+34%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(35,863)
Black8.7%(3,537)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(444)
Asian0.6%(229)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.9%(9,691)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(41,782)
Black5.6%(2,775)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(2,538)
Asian1.2%(587)
Other3.5%(1,757)
Diversity Score34.8%(17,367)
Segregation Score16.2%(8,074)
Diversity Score
35
+46%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Queen Anne's County, Maryland?

Queen Anne's County, Maryland has about 49,874 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Queen Anne's County, Maryland?

The typical household in Queen Anne's County, Maryland earns about $96,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Queen Anne's County, Maryland expensive?

In Queen Anne's County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $363,300, and the typical rent is about $1,553 a month.

How educated are people in Queen Anne's County, Maryland?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in Queen Anne's County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Queen Anne's County, Maryland?

About 6.2% of people in Queen Anne's County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Queen Anne's County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Queen Anne's County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,921 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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