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Maryland

6,177,224 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 $87,063. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $325,400.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,177,224
+17%since 2000
from 5,296,486 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
636 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 546 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+8%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4.6M5.1M5.5M5.9M6.3M1990201020202024Maryland
20246.2M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,063
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,868 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,352
+69%since 2000
from $25,614 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,415
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(2,913,782)
Black29.1%(1,795,027)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(729,745)
Asian6.8%(417,962)
Other3.9%(239,393)
Diversity Score83%(5,128,970)
Diversity Score
83
+29%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+46%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.2%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
15.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 6,177,224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maryland?

The typical household in Maryland earns about $87,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maryland expensive?

In Maryland, the median home is worth about $325,400, and the typical rent is about $1,415 a month.

How educated are people in Maryland?

About 40.9% of adults age 25 and over in Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maryland?

About 9.0% 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 1,395,756 residents, a change of about 29 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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