Maryland
With a population of 6,206,011, Maryland is the #18 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 24 counties. The median age of residents is 39.4 years. Households earn a median income of $103,678, 38% above the national median, with a poverty rate of 9.4% and a median home value of $419,900.
Demographics
Maryland has a population of 6,206,011, making it the #18 most populous state. The median age is 39.4 years.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Language at Home
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Maryland is $103,678, ranking #3 among all states. The poverty rate is 9.4% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Maryland is $419,900. Renters pay a median of $1,705/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.6%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Maryland, 43.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 28.9% above the national average, ranking #6 out of 52 states.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
Life expectancy in Maryland is 78.1 years. 14.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.8% lack health insurance. 93.7% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
11.7% of adults in Maryland smoke , 33.2% are obese , and 17.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 43.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Maryland is 10.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 9.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 9.5 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
11.5% of children in Maryland live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.1 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 12.6 per 1,000 females age 15-19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Maryland is 70.9%. The mean commute time is 34.3 min, which is 24.2% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
Rankings →Elections
In the 2024 presidential election, Maryland voted Democratic with a margin of 28.8%. The vote was 63.1% Dem / 34.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.4 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
Counties in Maryland
Maryland has 24 counties. The highest median income county is Howard County at $149,763.
Highest Income Counties
| 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
| 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 |
All 24 Counties
About Maryland
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.