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STATE · ADMITTED 1788 · 2010 ACS

Maryland

5,773,552 residents · 24 counties · 536 cities · 1,475 census tracts
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Maryland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,647. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $329,400.

MD
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,773,552
+9%since 2000
from 5,296,486 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
595 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 546 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+6%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4.6M5.1M5.5M5.9M6.3M1990201020202024Maryland
20246.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,647
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,868 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,849
+36%since 2000
from $25,614 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,400
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,091
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+72%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(3,286,547)
Black27.7%(1,464,735)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(227,916)
Asian4%(209,738)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(3,413,517)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(3,157,958)
Black29%(1,674,229)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(470,632)
Asian5.5%(316,694)
Other2.4%(141,134)
Diversity Score75.6%(4,364,215)
Diversity Score
76
+17%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.3%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 5,773,552 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maryland?

The typical household in Maryland earns about $70,647 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maryland expensive?

In Maryland, the median home is worth about $329,400, and the typical rent is about $1,091 a month.

How educated are people in Maryland?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maryland?

About 8.6% 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 992,084 residents, a change of about 21 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
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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