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STATE · ADMITTED 1788 · 2000 CENSUS

Maryland

5,296,486 residents · 24 counties · 536 cities · 1,475 census tracts
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Maryland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,868. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $143,300.

MD
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,296,486
+11%since 1990
from 4,781,468 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
546 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 493 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.0
+9%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4.6M5.1M5.5M5.9M6.3M1990201020202024Maryland
20246.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,868
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,386 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,614
+44%since 1990
from $17,730 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $115,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $548 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.7%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
32.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−8%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Maryland on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71%(3,396,261)
Black24.9%(1,188,930)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(119,984)
Asian2.9%(137,663)
Diversity Score57.4%(2,746,398)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(3,286,547)
Black27.7%(1,464,735)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(227,916)
Asian4%(209,738)
Diversity Score64.4%(3,413,517)
Diversity Score
64
+12%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.8%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
−12%since 1990
from 25.8 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.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Baltimore569,997
2.Columbia104,338
3.Frederick92,059
4.Germantown90,719
5.Waldorf82,943
6.Silver Spring81,462
7.Ellicott City75,257
8.Glen Burnie72,590
9.Gaithersburg71,113
10.Bethesda69,397
11.Rockville67,563
12.Dundalk65,969
Frequently asked

How many people live in Maryland?

Maryland has about 5,296,486 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Maryland?

The typical household in Maryland earns about $52,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maryland expensive?

In Maryland, the median home is worth about $143,300, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Maryland?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maryland?

About 8.5% of people in Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 515,018 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
BaltimoreColumbiaFrederickGermantownWaldorfSilver SpringEllicott CityGlen Burnie
All 24 counties
Montgomery CountyPrince George's CountyBaltimore CountyAnne Arundel CountyBaltimoreHoward CountyFrederick CountyHarford CountyCarroll CountyCharles CountyWashington CountySt. Mary's CountyCecil CountyWicomico CountyCalvert CountyAllegany CountyWorcester CountyQueen Anne's CountyTalbot CountyCaroline CountyDorchester CountyGarrett CountySomerset CountyKent County
Metro areas
BaltimoreHagerstownLexington ParkSalisburyCumberlandOcean PinesEastonCambridge
Rankings
Highest income cities in MarylandFastest growing citiesAll US state rankings

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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