Maryland

MD · 24 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Key Statistics

Total Population
Rank #18 of 52
67th percentile
Median Household Income
$103,678 +38.0% vs nat'l
Rank #3 of 52
96th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.4% −25.0% vs nat'l
Rank #5 of 52
92th percentile
Median Home Value
$419,900 +49.0% vs nat'l
Rank #12 of 52
78th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
43.4% +28.9% vs nat'l
Rank #6 of 52
90th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.8% −8.7% vs nat'l
Rank #27 of 52
49th percentile

At a Glance

67.6% Homeownership
93.7% Insured
43.4% Bachelor's+

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Highest Income Counties in Maryland

# County Median Income
1 Howard County $149,763
2 Calvert County $133,922
3 Montgomery County $132,450
4 Anne Arundel County $124,911
5 Charles County $122,816
6 Frederick County $122,002
7 St. Mary's County $119,446
8 Carroll County $118,211
9 Queen Anne's County $112,826
10 Harford County $112,265

Lowest Income Counties in Maryland

# County Median Income
24 Allegany County $59,603
23 Dorchester County $61,839
22 Baltimore city $62,177
21 Somerset County $64,943
20 Garrett County $67,688
19 Caroline County $68,457
18 Wicomico County $76,210
17 Washington County $77,747
16 Kent County $80,147
15 Worcester County $81,745

About Maryland

Maryland has a total population of 6,206,011, making it the 18th most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 24 counties.

The median household income in Maryland is $103,678, ranking 3rd among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 9.4% and the unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.

Housing in Maryland has a median home value of $419,900 with a homeownership rate of 67.6%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $1,705 per month.

All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.

All Counties in Maryland