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Apr 28, 1788
INCORPORATED
12,406
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
9,705
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
2,700
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
350
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
3,360
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
Sea Level
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
634.9
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
20906
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Baltimore
LARGEST CITY
Montgomery County
LARGEST COUNTY
6,161,707
TOTAL POPULATION
3,002,896
MALE POPULATION
3,158,811
FEMALE POPULATION
95.06
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.19
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$49,865
PER CAPITA INCOME
$120,081
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$98,461
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,512
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,331,304
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Maryland Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Maryland

The largest zip codes in Maryland by population are 20906 (71,560), 21234 (66,095), 20878 (65,954), 21740 (62,760), and 20874 (61,922).
71,560 (1.16%)
66,095 (1.07%)
65,954 (1.07%)
62,760 (1.02%)
61,922 (1.00%)
61,444 (1.00%)
60,013 (0.97%)
58,516 (0.95%)
56,532 (0.92%)
55,820 (0.91%)
55,172 (0.90%)
53,674 (0.87%)
53,308 (0.87%)
52,596 (0.85%)
51,765 (0.84%)
51,072 (0.83%)
51,020 (0.83%)
51,010 (0.83%)
50,387 (0.82%)
50,268 (0.82%)
49,320 (0.80%)
48,379 (0.79%)
47,309 (0.77%)
46,596 (0.76%)
46,548 (0.76%)
45,100 (0.73%)
45,081 (0.73%)
45,072 (0.73%)
44,915 (0.73%)
44,332 (0.72%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Maryland

The largest cities in Maryland by population are Baltimore (584,548), Columbia (106,600), Germantown (90,210), Silver Spring (81,808), and Waldorf (81,077).
584,548 (9.49%)
106,600 (1.73%)
90,210 (1.46%)
81,808 (1.33%)
81,077 (1.32%)
78,390 (1.27%)
73,589 (1.19%)
71,427 (1.16%)
69,016 (1.12%)
67,142 (1.09%)
66,321 (1.08%)
66,316 (1.08%)
57,922 (0.94%)
57,617 (0.94%)
57,109 (0.93%)
56,438 (0.92%)
54,262 (0.88%)
52,775 (0.86%)
49,763 (0.81%)
46,499 (0.75%)
45,026 (0.73%)
43,374 (0.70%)
42,767 (0.69%)
42,239 (0.69%)
40,842 (0.66%)
40,719 (0.66%)
40,452 (0.66%)
40,224 (0.65%)
36,223 (0.59%)
35,908 (0.58%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Maryland

The largest counties in Maryland by population are Montgomery County (1,056,910), Prince George's County (957,189), Baltimore County (850,737), Anne Arundel County (588,109), and Baltimore city (584,548).
1,056,910 (17.15%)
957,189 (15.53%)
850,737 (13.81%)
588,109 (9.54%)
584,548 (9.49%)
332,011 (5.39%)
273,829 (4.44%)
261,059 (4.24%)
173,225 (2.81%)
167,035 (2.71%)
154,645 (2.51%)
113,814 (1.85%)
103,876 (1.69%)
103,815 (1.68%)
93,244 (1.51%)
68,161 (1.11%)
52,827 (0.86%)
50,316 (0.82%)
37,663 (0.61%)
33,320 (0.54%)
32,557 (0.53%)
28,856 (0.47%)
24,672 (0.40%)
19,289 (0.31%)
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Race in Maryland

The most populous races in Maryland are White / Caucasian (3,154,247 | 51.2%), Black / African American (1,841,926 | 29.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (672,905 | 10.9%).
Race in Maryland
Race# Population% Population
Asian399,7366.5%
Black / African American1,841,92629.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific3,1200.1%
Hispanic or Latino672,90510.9%
Native / Alaskan18,3430.3%
White / Caucasian3,154,24751.2%
Two or more Races388,9336.3%
Some other Race355,4025.8%
Total6,161,707100.0%

Ancestry in Maryland

The most populous ancestries reported in Maryland are German (714,769 | 11.6%), Irish (587,339 | 9.5%), English (486,161 | 7.9%), Central American (319,474 | 5.2%), and Italian (283,327 | 4.6%), together accounting for 38.8% of all Maryland residents.
Ancestry in Maryland
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan4,4830.1%
African90,4271.5%
Alaska Native950.0%
Albanian1,8970.0%
Aleut1560.0%
Alsatian1720.0%
American268,8564.4%
Apache7890.0%
Arab36,9730.6%
Arapaho750.0%
Argentinean7,2210.1%
Armenian4,1600.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac1430.0%
Australian1,5740.0%
Austrian12,3560.2%
Bahamian8680.0%
Bangladeshi2240.0%
Barbadian2,4480.0%
Basque4440.0%
Belgian3,5250.1%
Belizean4760.0%
Bermudan6420.0%
Bhutanese19,4930.3%
Blackfeet4,1080.1%
Bolivian10,8990.2%
Brazilian11,5840.2%
British36,2230.6%
British West Indian4,0510.1%
Bulgarian2,4170.0%
Burmese59,0261.0%
Cajun6370.0%
Cambodian8420.0%
Canadian5,9740.1%
Cape Verdean1,2900.0%
Carpatho Rusyn2430.0%
Celtic8390.0%
Central American319,4745.2%
Central American Indian8,1870.1%
Cherokee13,9400.2%
Cheyenne1930.0%
Chickasaw1240.0%
Chilean4,5550.1%
Chinese1300.0%
Chippewa3790.0%
Choctaw8770.0%
Colombian20,1290.3%
Colville180.0%
Comanche740.0%
Costa Rican3,5270.1%
Cree1800.0%
Creek5900.0%
Croatian4,2400.1%
Crow240.0%
Cuban14,0570.2%
Cypriot2800.0%
Czech17,7230.3%
Czechoslovakian4,7210.1%
Danish9,3480.2%
Delaware4750.0%
Dominican28,2460.5%
Dutch35,1060.6%
Dutch West Indian820.0%
Eastern European34,0840.5%
Ecuadorian10,4750.2%
Egyptian6,8460.1%
English486,1617.9%
Estonian1,1220.0%
Ethiopian38,0660.6%
European89,3321.5%
Fijian150.0%
Filipino6,2090.1%
Finnish6,2930.1%
French80,3271.3%
French American Indian2640.0%
French Canadian15,4220.3%
German714,76911.6%
German Russian6570.0%
Ghanaian15,9330.3%
Greek30,3960.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,5930.0%
Guatemalan64,0331.0%
Guyanese8,4410.1%
Haitian17,4320.3%
Hmong510.0%
Honduran36,8600.6%
Hopi440.0%
Houma240.0%
Hungarian20,6670.3%
Icelander8510.0%
Indian (Asian)100,0541.6%
Indonesian6,3370.1%
Inupiat1350.0%
Iranian16,7100.3%
Iraqi1,3850.0%
Irish587,3399.5%
Iroquois1,0720.0%
Israeli3,9340.1%
Italian283,3274.6%
Jamaican46,1410.7%
Japanese3,7320.1%
Jordanian1,0200.0%
Kenyan5,9370.1%
Kiowa310.0%
Korean72,7801.2%
Laotian4,3410.1%
Latvian2,4780.0%
Lebanese7,4290.1%
Liberian4,3040.1%
Lithuanian15,8060.3%
Lumbee1,8890.0%
Luxembourger2630.0%
Macedonian3210.0%
Malaysian1,3720.0%
Maltese4300.0%
Menominee60.0%
Mexican107,2301.7%
Mexican American Indian2,8530.1%
Mongolian7400.0%
Moroccan3,3640.1%
Native Hawaiian4,4860.1%
Navajo8670.0%
Nepalese560.0%
New Zealander2930.0%
Nicaraguan10,4530.2%
Nigerian56,3700.9%
Northern European8,0720.1%
Norwegian28,4270.5%
Okinawan1780.0%
Osage2230.0%
Ottawa460.0%
Paiute540.0%
Pakistani7,4450.1%
Palestinian2,8510.1%
Panamanian6,8730.1%
Paraguayan1,1600.0%
Pennsylvania German2,9700.1%
Peruvian26,2840.4%
Pima100.0%
Polish169,5812.8%
Portuguese11,5630.2%
Potawatomi420.0%
Pueblo1760.0%
Puerto Rican62,3391.0%
Puget Sound Salish870.0%
Romanian7,0040.1%
Russian60,1011.0%
Salvadoran197,2033.2%
Samoan1,0160.0%
Scandinavian11,1680.2%
Scotch-Irish38,3480.6%
Scottish83,1991.3%
Seminole4460.0%
Senegalese1,8350.0%
Serbian3,0120.1%
Shoshone480.0%
Sierra Leonean6,3540.1%
Sioux1,1070.0%
Slavic2,4200.0%
Slovak11,8270.2%
Slovene2,3340.0%
Somali4550.0%
South African2,2500.0%
South American89,8731.5%
South American Indian2,3050.0%
Soviet Union1350.0%
Spaniard10,2770.2%
Spanish9,5090.2%
Spanish American1330.0%
Spanish American Indian1020.0%
Sri Lankan33,5880.5%
Subsaharan African258,8564.2%
Sudanese2,2260.0%
Swedish30,3390.5%
Swiss11,3540.2%
Syrian3,3250.1%
Taiwanese740.0%
Thai116,6891.9%
Tlingit-Haida70.0%
Tongan2030.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian13,1630.2%
Turkish6,5100.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander7090.0%
Ugandan1,1720.0%
Ukrainian21,0750.3%
Uruguayan1,3620.0%
Ute230.0%
Venezuelan6,7040.1%
Vietnamese6,0360.1%
Welsh32,6160.5%
West Indian10,7550.2%
Yaqui750.0%
Yugoslavian1,4430.0%
Yuman2170.0%
Yup'ik230.0%
Zimbabwean1,1600.0%
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Immigrants in Maryland

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Maryland came from Latin America (377,145 | 6.1%), Asia (305,308 | 5.0%), Central America (227,747 | 3.7%), Africa (188,527 | 3.1%), and South Central Asia (118,051 | 1.9%), together accounting for 19.7% of all Maryland residents.
Immigrants in Maryland
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan3,9050.1%
Africa188,5273.1%
Albania6170.0%
Argentina4,2820.1%
Armenia4420.0%
Asia305,3085.0%
Australia1,7640.0%
Austria6260.0%
Azores730.0%
Bahamas6990.0%
Bangladesh7,1240.1%
Barbados1,6250.0%
Belarus1,2730.0%
Belgium1,0980.0%
Belize4760.0%
Bolivia7,0000.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina5900.0%
Brazil11,9800.2%
Bulgaria1,7670.0%
Cabo Verde1350.0%
Cambodia1,5810.0%
Cameroon23,9690.4%
Canada8,6030.1%
Caribbean72,5231.2%
Central America227,7473.7%
Chile2,4750.0%
China57,3800.9%
Colombia12,8980.2%
Congo4940.0%
Costa Rica2,4520.0%
Croatia2360.0%
Cuba3,2380.1%
Czechoslovakia1,4730.0%
Denmark4620.0%
Dominica4030.0%
Dominican Republic13,9470.2%
Eastern Africa48,2050.8%
Eastern Asia95,3701.5%
Eastern Europe34,6450.6%
Ecuador6,2110.1%
Egypt4,4140.1%
El Salvador115,4121.9%
England5,8280.1%
Eritrea2,9150.1%
Ethiopia30,8700.5%
Europe82,9631.3%
Fiji2280.0%
France4,2170.1%
Germany11,2650.2%
Ghana17,7740.3%
Greece2,4150.0%
Grenada9160.0%
Guatemala42,3500.7%
Guyana8,1090.1%
Haiti9,1000.2%
Honduras24,0260.4%
Hong Kong4,1180.1%
Hungary9040.0%
India61,7251.0%
Indonesia2,6310.0%
Iran12,0740.2%
Iraq1,6970.0%
Ireland1,7140.0%
Israel3,7560.1%
Italy4,5960.1%
Jamaica27,4440.4%
Japan4,9950.1%
Jordan1,2770.0%
Kazakhstan6180.0%
Kenya7,4970.1%
Korea32,6350.5%
Kuwait7650.0%
Laos1,2110.0%
Latin America377,1456.1%
Latvia8050.0%
Lebanon1,4540.0%
Liberia5,9590.1%
Lithuania3100.0%
Malaysia1,2060.0%
Mexico34,0650.5%
Micronesia60.0%
Middle Africa27,0570.4%
Moldova7670.0%
Morocco2,0630.0%
Nepal10,2050.2%
Netherlands1,4630.0%
Nicaragua5,8990.1%
Nigeria44,8250.7%
North Macedonia1520.0%
Northern Africa9,1130.2%
Northern Europe17,5490.3%
Norway5810.0%
Oceania2,5000.0%
Pakistan17,0370.3%
Panama2,8480.1%
Peru17,1610.3%
Philippines36,6980.6%
Poland3,4180.1%
Portugal1,4310.0%
Romania2,5760.0%
Russia9,4810.2%
Saudi Arabia1,0530.0%
Scotland7380.0%
Senegal2,8220.1%
Serbia7510.0%
Sierra Leone10,2330.2%
Singapore7040.0%
Somalia4480.0%
South Africa3,2030.1%
South America76,8751.3%
South Central Asia118,0511.9%
South Eastern Asia71,5361.2%
Southern Europe11,0820.2%
Spain2,5470.0%
Sri Lanka3,4100.1%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines5290.0%
Sudan1,7570.0%
Sweden7890.0%
Switzerland7780.0%
Syria2,1450.0%
Taiwan8,5200.1%
Thailand3,8740.1%
Trinidad and Tobago11,4810.2%
Turkey3,8500.1%
Uganda1,6720.0%
Ukraine6,3260.1%
Uruguay6670.0%
Uzbekistan1,2620.0%
Venezuela4,9010.1%
Vietnam18,7160.3%
West Indies9200.0%
Western Africa95,9151.6%
Western Asia19,6140.3%
Western Europe19,6070.3%
Yemen5120.0%
Zaire1,8610.0%
Zimbabwe1,2540.0%
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Sex and Age in Maryland

Sex and Age in Maryland

The most populous age groups in Maryland are 35 to 39 Years (211,066 | 7.0%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (220,831 | 7.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Maryland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years182,758 (6.1%)175,781 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years190,069 (6.3%)182,995 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years202,174 (6.7%)191,030 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years200,616 (6.7%)194,329 (6.1%)
20 to 24 Years193,076 (6.4%)188,784 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years200,877 (6.7%)199,110 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years209,952 (7.0%)213,619 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years211,066 (7.0%)215,069 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years190,094 (6.3%)198,184 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years188,946 (6.3%)196,467 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years203,061 (6.8%)213,874 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years204,870 (6.8%)220,831 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years196,909 (6.6%)211,012 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years150,253 (5.0%)174,587 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years116,988 (3.9%)140,470 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years73,758 (2.5%)99,894 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years46,595 (1.5%)64,975 (2.1%)
85 Years and over40,834 (1.4%)77,800 (2.5%)
Total3,002,896 (100.0%)3,158,811 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Maryland

Median Family Size in Maryland

The median family size in Maryland is 3.21 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,092,896 | 71.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.26 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (112,991 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.90 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Maryland
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,092,896 (71.7%)3.26
Single Male/Father112,991 (7.4%)2.90
Single Female/Mother319,179 (20.9%)3.13
Total Families1,525,066 (100.0%)3.21

Median Household Size in Maryland

The median household size in Maryland is 2.60 persons per household, with single female/mother households (319,179 | 13.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.33 persons per household. non-family households (793,058 | 34.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Maryland
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,092,896 (47.1%)3.30
Single Male/Father112,991 (4.9%)3.30
Single Female/Mother319,179 (13.8%)3.33
Non-family793,058 (34.2%)1.26
Total Households2,318,124 (100.0%)2.60

Household Size by Marriage Status in Maryland

Out of a total of 2,318,124 households in Maryland, 1,525,066 (65.8%) are family households, while 793,058 (34.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 626,339, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 647,255.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Maryland
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-647,255 (27.9%)
2-Person Households626,339 (27.0%)119,066 (5.1%)
3-Person Households362,206 (15.6%)17,401 (0.7%)
4-Person Households309,726 (13.4%)5,881 (0.3%)
5-Person Households136,948 (5.9%)2,097 (0.1%)
6-Person Households55,424 (2.4%)838 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households34,423 (1.5%)520 (0.0%)
Total1,525,066 (65.8%)793,058 (34.2%)

Female Fertility in Maryland

Fertility by Age in Maryland

Average fertility rate in Maryland is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 65.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Maryland
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1,288 (1.7%)7.0
20 to 34 years48,222 (65.1%)80.0
35 to 50 years24,581 (33.2%)38.0
Total74,091 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Maryland

68.1% of women with births (74,091) in Maryland are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 93.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 19.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Maryland
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years79 (6.1%)1,209 (93.9%)
20 to 34 years30,621 (63.5%)17,601 (36.5%)
35 to 50 years19,788 (80.5%)4,793 (19.5%)
Total50,456 (68.1%)23,635 (31.9%)

Fertility by Education in Maryland

Average fertility rate in Maryland is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 69.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 23.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Maryland
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School6,600 (8.9%)32.0
High School Diploma15,052 (20.3%)55.0
College or Associate's Degree17,651 (23.8%)46.0
Bachelor's Degree17,059 (23.0%)52.0
Graduate Degree17,729 (23.9%)69.0
Total74,091 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Maryland

31.9% of women with births in Maryland are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 90.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 56.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Maryland
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School2,878 (43.6%)3,722 (56.4%)
High School Diploma7,014 (46.6%)8,038 (53.4%)
College or Associate's Degree10,626 (60.2%)7,025 (39.8%)
Bachelor's Degree13,971 (81.9%)3,088 (18.1%)
Graduate Degree16,009 (90.3%)1,720 (9.7%)
Total50,456 (68.1%)23,635 (31.9%)

Income in Maryland

Income Overview in Maryland

Per Capita Income in Maryland is $49,865, while median incomes of families and households are $120,081 and $98,461 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,161,707$49,865
Median Family Income1,525,066$120,081
Mean Family Income1,525,066$152,797
Median Household Income2,318,124$98,461
Mean Household Income2,318,124$129,642
Income Deficit1,525,066$11,512
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,161,70721.90%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,161,70778.10¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,161,7070.46

Earnings by Sex in Maryland

Average Earnings in Maryland are $53,024, $59,324 for men and $46,332 for women, a difference of 21.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Maryland
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,761,611 (51.2%)$59,324
Female1,679,767 (48.8%)$46,332
Total3,441,378 (100.0%)$53,024

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Maryland

The most common earnings brackets in Maryland are $100,000+ for men (487,572 | 27.7%) and $100,000+ for women (301,426 | 17.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Maryland
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less68,227 (3.9%)84,048 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99942,907 (2.4%)60,043 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49941,554 (2.4%)56,113 (3.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99930,680 (1.7%)41,870 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,49938,797 (2.2%)50,173 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99930,548 (1.7%)42,707 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49933,265 (1.9%)41,825 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99926,309 (1.5%)32,100 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49932,445 (1.8%)36,952 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99938,720 (2.2%)45,448 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99974,078 (4.2%)87,445 (5.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99974,857 (4.3%)87,972 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99969,345 (3.9%)75,364 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99968,605 (3.9%)73,769 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99976,907 (4.4%)74,169 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99967,174 (3.8%)63,905 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999132,682 (7.5%)125,357 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999111,067 (6.3%)101,455 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999215,872 (12.2%)197,626 (11.8%)
$100,000+487,572 (27.7%)301,426 (17.9%)
Total1,761,611 (100.0%)1,679,767 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Maryland

Average earnings in Maryland are $68,442 for men and $53,968 for women, a difference of 21.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $119,327, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,843. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $88,099, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,975.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Maryland
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,843$23,975
High School Diploma$48,352$34,667
College or Associate's Degree$59,880$44,399
Bachelor's Degree$89,667$64,958
Graduate Degree$119,327$88,099
Total$68,442$53,968

Family Income in Maryland

Family Income Brackets in Maryland

According to the Maryland family income data, there are 359,916 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 18,301 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Maryland
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00036,6022.4%
$10,000 to $14,99918,3011.2%
$15,000 to $24,99945,7523.0%
$25,000 to $34,99956,4273.7%
$35,000 to $49,999100,6546.6%
$50,000 to $74,999179,95811.8%
$75,000 to $99,999181,48311.9%
$100,000 to $149,999321,78921.1%
$150,000 to $199,999224,18514.7%
$200,000+359,91623.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Maryland

4-person families (293,897 | 19.3%) account for the highest median family income in Maryland with $149,249 per family, while 2-person families (671,572 | 44.0%) have the highest median income of $51,972 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Maryland
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families671,572 (44.0%)$103,943
3-Person Families357,790 (23.5%)$123,136
4-Person Families293,897 (19.3%)$149,249
5-Person Families126,083 (8.3%)$140,125
6-Person Families46,875 (3.1%)$133,238
7+ Person Families28,849 (1.9%)$137,021
Total1,525,066 (100.0%)$120,081

Family Income by Number of Earners in Maryland

The median family income in Maryland is $120,081, with families comprising 3+ earners (218,713) having the highest median family income of $177,944, while families with no earners (174,267) have the lowest median family income of $61,423, accounting for 14.3% and 11.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Maryland
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners174,267 (11.4%)$61,423
1 Earner458,832 (30.1%)$80,244
2 Earners673,254 (44.2%)$147,734
3+ Earners218,713 (14.3%)$177,944
Total1,525,066 (100.0%)$120,081

Household Income in Maryland

Household Income Brackets in Maryland

With 447,398 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Maryland, accounting for 19.3% of all households. In contrast, only 60,271 households (2.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Maryland
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00097,3614.2%
$10,000 to $14,99960,2712.6%
$15,000 to $24,999111,2704.8%
$25,000 to $34,999120,5425.2%
$35,000 to $49,999187,7688.1%
$50,000 to $74,999315,26513.6%
$75,000 to $99,999285,12912.3%
$100,000 to $149,999447,39819.3%
$150,000 to $199,999280,49312.1%
$200,000+414,94417.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Maryland

The median household income in Maryland is $98,461, with the highest median household income of $119,705 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 915,094 households (39.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,616, with 59,157 households (2.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Maryland
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years59,157 (2.5%)$49,616
25 to 44 Years743,827 (32.1%)$102,281
45 to 64 Years915,094 (39.5%)$119,705
65+ Years600,046 (25.9%)$70,792
Total2,318,124 (100.0%)$98,461

Poverty in Maryland

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Maryland

With 8.2% poverty level for males and 10.2% for females among the residents of Maryland, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5,019 males (14.1%) and 38,461 females (15.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Maryland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21,315 (11.9%)21,812 (12.6%)
5 Years5,019 (14.1%)4,156 (11.7%)
6 to 11 Years27,615 (12.0%)27,367 (12.5%)
12 to 14 Years12,983 (10.9%)12,634 (11.1%)
15 Years4,088 (10.2%)4,764 (12.1%)
16 and 17 Years8,751 (11.0%)7,970 (10.5%)
18 to 24 Years28,384 (11.4%)38,461 (15.9%)
25 to 34 Years26,119 (6.5%)44,527 (10.8%)
35 to 44 Years24,873 (6.3%)38,525 (9.3%)
45 to 54 Years23,736 (6.1%)29,738 (7.3%)
55 to 64 Years29,582 (7.4%)34,175 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years17,646 (6.7%)26,315 (8.5%)
75 Years and over11,082 (7.1%)26,930 (11.7%)
Total241,193 (8.2%)317,374 (10.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Maryland

According to the poverty statistics in Maryland, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.9% of males and 92.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Maryland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years157,538 (88.1%)151,220 (87.4%)
5 Years30,679 (85.9%)31,256 (88.3%)
6 to 11 Years202,889 (88.0%)191,361 (87.5%)
12 to 14 Years106,427 (89.1%)100,896 (88.9%)
15 Years35,864 (89.8%)34,712 (87.9%)
16 and 17 Years70,614 (89.0%)67,585 (89.4%)
18 to 24 Years219,965 (88.6%)203,126 (84.1%)
25 to 34 Years374,390 (93.5%)366,854 (89.2%)
35 to 44 Years369,148 (93.7%)374,142 (90.7%)
45 to 54 Years363,145 (93.9%)379,813 (92.7%)
55 to 64 Years367,929 (92.6%)395,981 (92.1%)
65 to 74 Years245,839 (93.3%)284,787 (91.5%)
75 Years and over145,474 (92.9%)204,119 (88.3%)
Total2,689,901 (91.8%)2,785,852 (89.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Maryland

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Maryland show that 3.0% or 33,104 of the total 1,092,896 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 13.7%, comprising of 983 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.4%, which includes 15,176 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Maryland
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children607,852 (97.6%)15,176 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children363,751 (97.0%)11,168 (3.0%)
3 or 4 Children82,013 (93.4%)5,777 (6.6%)
5 or more Children6,176 (86.3%)983 (13.7%)
Total1,059,792 (97.0%)33,104 (3.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Maryland

According to the poverty data in Maryland, 8.3% or 9,374 single-father households and 16.4% or 52,301 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 125 households (20.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,243 households (53.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Maryland
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,123 (4.1%)8,538 (6.3%)
1 or 2 Children5,524 (10.8%)31,479 (20.4%)
3 or 4 Children1,602 (18.2%)11,041 (40.6%)
5 or more Children125 (20.5%)1,243 (53.4%)
Total9,374 (8.3%)52,301 (16.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Maryland

The poverty data for Maryland shows that 33,104 of the married-couple family households (3.0%) and 61,675 of the single-parent households (14.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 983 households (13.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,368 household (46.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Maryland
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children15,176 (2.4%)10,661 (5.7%)
1 or 2 Children11,168 (3.0%)37,003 (18.0%)
3 or 4 Children5,777 (6.6%)12,643 (35.2%)
5 or more Children983 (13.7%)1,368 (46.6%)
Total33,104 (3.0%)61,675 (14.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Maryland

Employment by Class of Employer in Maryland

Among the 3,101,081 employed individuals in Maryland, private company employees (1,806,333 | 58.3%), federal government employees (349,498 | 11.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (314,742 | 10.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Maryland
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,806,33358.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)107,6143.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)154,5985.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations314,74210.2%
Local Government Employees228,9787.4%
State Government Employees133,9274.3%
Federal Government Employees349,49811.3%
Unpaid Family Workers5,3910.2%
Total3,101,081100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Maryland

According to the labor force statistics for Maryland, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,957,297), 67.2% or 3,331,304 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 169,897 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 86.7% or 706,096 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.3% or 19,121 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Maryland
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years117,307 (37.2%)19,121 (16.3%)
20 to 24 Years286,395 (75.0%)30,931 (10.8%)
25 to 29 Years344,389 (86.1%)21,008 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years366,389 (86.5%)18,319 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years706,096 (86.7%)28,244 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years690,019 (86.0%)23,461 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years335,878 (78.9%)11,420 (3.4%)
60 to 64 Years262,701 (64.4%)9,720 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years189,247 (32.5%)6,813 (3.6%)
75 Years and over33,520 (8.3%)1,240 (3.7%)
Total3,331,304 (67.2%)169,897 (5.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Maryland

According to labor force statistics for Maryland, 82.6% of individuals (2,704,275) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,273,941) are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 113,580 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.6% or 1,283,762 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.4% or 12,992 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Maryland
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School175,571 (65.2%)19,927 (7.4%)
High School Diploma560,826 (75.5%)45,312 (6.1%)
College / Associate Degree684,816 (82.6%)38,137 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,283,762 (89.6%)37,252 (2.6%)
Total2,704,275 (82.6%)137,506 (4.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Maryland

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Maryland are Community & Social Service (394,748 | 12.6%), Management (383,142 | 12.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (334,315 | 10.7%), Business & Financial (228,870 | 7.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (209,653 | 6.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Maryland

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Maryland, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.4%), Computers & Mathematics (69.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (69.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.7%), Health Technologists (75.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Maryland
OccupationMaleFemale
Management209,439 (54.7%)173,703 (45.3%)
Business & Financial101,013 (44.1%)127,857 (55.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science231,094 (69.1%)103,221 (30.9%)
Computers & Mathematics133,968 (69.7%)58,148 (30.3%)
Architecture & Engineering61,620 (82.4%)13,139 (17.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science35,506 (52.6%)31,934 (47.3%)
Community & Social Service 136,995 (34.7%)257,753 (65.3%)
Education, Arts & Media20,249 (33.6%)39,943 (66.4%)
Legal Services & Support26,441 (47.6%)29,078 (52.4%)
Education Instruction & Library55,086 (26.3%)154,567 (73.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment35,219 (50.8%)34,165 (49.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating47,219 (24.3%)147,158 (75.7%)
Health Technologists33,990 (24.6%)104,009 (75.4%)
Total (Category)725,760 (47.3%)809,692 (52.7%)
Total (Overall)1,602,531 (51.2%)1,528,882 (48.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Maryland are Food Preparation & Serving (137,173 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100,063 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (87,952 | 2.8%), Security & Protection (87,603 | 2.8%), and Personal Care & Service (81,994 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Maryland

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Maryland, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (76.6%), Security & Protection (72.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (69.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.0%), Personal Care & Service (75.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Maryland
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support14,066 (16.0%)73,886 (84.0%)
Security & Protection63,693 (72.7%)23,910 (27.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention34,740 (69.8%)15,050 (30.2%)
Law Enforcement28,953 (76.6%)8,860 (23.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving62,367 (45.5%)74,806 (54.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance57,968 (57.9%)42,095 (42.1%)
Personal Care & Service20,481 (25.0%)61,513 (75.0%)
Total (Category)218,575 (44.2%)276,210 (55.8%)
Total (Overall)1,602,531 (51.2%)1,528,882 (48.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Maryland are Office & Administration (325,346 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (250,186 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Maryland

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Maryland
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related123,631 (49.4%)126,555 (50.6%)
Office & Administration83,979 (25.8%)241,367 (74.2%)
Total (Category)207,610 (36.1%)367,922 (63.9%)
Total (Overall)1,602,531 (51.2%)1,528,882 (48.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Maryland are Construction & Extraction (149,715 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (87,539 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (6,677 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Maryland

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Maryland
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4,664 (69.9%)2,013 (30.1%)
Construction & Extraction145,115 (96.9%)4,600 (3.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair84,254 (96.3%)3,285 (3.7%)
Total (Category)234,033 (95.9%)9,898 (4.1%)
Total (Overall)1,602,531 (51.2%)1,528,882 (48.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Maryland are Transportation (105,858 | 3.4%), Material Moving (90,559 | 2.9%), and Production (85,296 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Maryland

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Maryland
OccupationMaleFemale
Production60,766 (71.2%)24,530 (28.8%)
Transportation88,501 (83.6%)17,357 (16.4%)
Material Moving67,286 (74.3%)23,273 (25.7%)
Total (Category)216,553 (76.9%)65,160 (23.1%)
Total (Overall)1,602,531 (51.2%)1,528,882 (48.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Maryland

Employment Industries in Maryland

The major employment industries in Maryland include Health Care & Social Assistance (423,167 | 13.5%), Professional & Scientific (367,946 | 11.7%), Public Administration (344,470 | 11.0%), Educational Services (317,258 | 10.1%), and Retail Trade (286,887 | 9.2%).
Employment Industries in Maryland

Employment Industries by Sex in Maryland

The Maryland industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (89.7%), Construction (87.9%), and Utilities (75.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.5%), Educational Services (67.9%), and Finance & Insurance (55.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Maryland
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting10,922 (69.2%)4,871 (30.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,523 (89.7%)174 (10.2%)
Construction203,073 (87.9%)27,942 (12.1%)
Manufacturing100,782 (68.4%)46,497 (31.6%)
Wholesale Trade37,954 (73.2%)13,883 (26.8%)
Retail Trade150,495 (52.5%)136,392 (47.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing103,753 (74.7%)35,062 (25.3%)
Utilities13,710 (75.6%)4,412 (24.3%)
Information34,020 (60.9%)21,813 (39.1%)
Finance & Insurance53,775 (44.4%)67,221 (55.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing34,950 (53.4%)30,493 (46.6%)
Professional & Scientific211,539 (57.5%)156,407 (42.5%)
Enterprise Management1,813 (47.0%)2,042 (53.0%)
Administrative & Support75,962 (57.3%)56,577 (42.7%)
Educational Services101,802 (32.1%)215,456 (67.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance95,361 (22.5%)327,806 (77.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation32,787 (54.8%)27,053 (45.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services86,002 (47.0%)97,089 (53.0%)
Public Administration179,282 (52.0%)165,188 (47.9%)
Total1,602,531 (51.2%)1,528,882 (48.8%)

Education in Maryland

School Enrollment in Maryland

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,535,684 students in Maryland are college / undergraduate (328,928 | 21.4%), high school (320,549 | 20.9%), and middle school (311,988 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Maryland
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool91,0385.9%
Kindergarten74,3934.8%
Elementary School292,14019.0%
Middle School311,98820.3%
High School320,54920.9%
College / Undergraduate328,92821.4%
Graduate / Professional116,6487.6%
Total1,535,684100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Maryland

Out of a total of 1,535,684 students who are enrolled in schools in Maryland, 308,672 (20.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,227,012 (79.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 35,470 (50.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 194,573 (85.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Maryland
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds34,463 (49.3%)35,470 (50.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old292,785 (83.2%)59,305 (16.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds326,369 (85.1%)56,947 (14.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds194,573 (85.2%)33,885 (14.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds100,413 (80.5%)24,382 (19.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds126,310 (78.5%)34,607 (21.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds79,701 (72.6%)30,155 (27.5%)
35 Years and over72,026 (67.7%)34,293 (32.3%)
Total1,227,012 (79.9%)308,672 (20.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Maryland

Business (337,234 | 17.3%), social sciences (207,773 | 10.7%), science & technology (171,629 | 8.8%), education (169,678 | 8.7%), and engineering (149,326 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 1,948,579 individuals in Maryland who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Maryland
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics135,4547.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural133,5296.9%
Physical & Health Sciences69,8403.6%
Psychology99,9165.1%
Social Sciences207,77310.7%
Engineering149,3267.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies17,6180.9%
Science & Technology171,6298.8%
Business337,23417.3%
Education169,6788.7%
Literature & Languages92,8504.8%
Liberal Arts & History98,0935.0%
Visual & Performing Arts74,4963.8%
Communications76,1473.9%
Arts & Humanities114,9965.9%
Total1,948,579100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Maryland

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Maryland

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Maryland are males with 2 vehicles (653,756, accounting for 41.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (576,488, making up 43.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Maryland
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle58,573 (3.7%)66,120 (4.4%)
1 Vehicle290,367 (18.2%)355,607 (23.9%)
2 Vehicles653,756 (41.1%)576,488 (38.7%)
3 Vehicles353,701 (22.2%)301,901 (20.3%)
4 Vehicles154,605 (9.7%)129,034 (8.7%)
5 or more Vehicles81,204 (5.1%)60,409 (4.1%)
Total1,592,206 (100.0%)1,489,559 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Maryland

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Maryland are 30 to 34 minutes (400,919 commuters, 15.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (342,189 commuters, 12.9%), and 15 to 19 minutes (333,717 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Maryland
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes44,3531.7%
5 to 9 Minutes159,3856.0%
10 to 14 Minutes255,0529.6%
15 to 19 Minutes333,71712.6%
20 to 24 Minutes342,18912.9%
25 to 29 Minutes177,5976.7%
30 to 34 Minutes400,91915.1%
35 to 39 Minutes106,1404.0%
40 to 44 Minutes143,2735.4%
45 to 59 Minutes312,39011.8%
60 to 89 Minutes266,23710.1%
90 or more Minutes105,0154.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Maryland

The most common commute times in Maryland are 30 to 34 minutes (215,287 commuters, 15.5%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (185,632 commuters, 14.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Maryland
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes23,663 (1.7%)20,690 (1.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes74,356 (5.3%)85,029 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes120,861 (8.7%)134,191 (10.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes162,850 (11.7%)170,867 (13.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes172,948 (12.4%)169,241 (13.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes90,088 (6.5%)87,509 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes215,287 (15.5%)185,632 (14.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes56,491 (4.1%)49,649 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes78,302 (5.6%)64,971 (5.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes174,109 (12.5%)138,281 (11.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes155,343 (11.2%)110,894 (8.8%)
90 or more Minutes64,344 (4.6%)40,671 (3.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Maryland

The most frequent times of departure to work in Maryland are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (179,423, 12.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (187,720, 14.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Maryland
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM100,247 (7.2%)38,887 (3.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM86,945 (6.3%)33,704 (2.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM86,353 (6.2%)48,781 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM145,181 (10.4%)97,713 (7.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM122,132 (8.8%)113,924 (9.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM179,423 (12.9%)187,720 (14.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM131,849 (9.5%)162,190 (12.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM147,087 (10.6%)167,004 (13.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM72,144 (5.2%)94,643 (7.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM94,400 (6.8%)100,760 (8.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM39,902 (2.9%)44,470 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM18,878 (1.4%)19,197 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM87,927 (6.3%)76,321 (6.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM76,174 (5.5%)72,311 (5.8%)
Total1,388,642 (100.0%)1,257,625 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Maryland

Occupancy by Ownership in Maryland

Of the total 2,318,124 dwellings in Maryland, owner-occupied units account for 1,564,056 (67.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 754,068 (32.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Maryland
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,564,05667.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units754,06832.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,318,124100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Maryland

Occupancy by Household Size in Maryland
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household647,25527.9%
2-Person Household745,40532.2%
3-Person Household379,60716.4%
4+ Person Household545,85723.5%
Total Housing Units2,318,124100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Maryland

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Maryland
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household349,567 (54.0%)297,688 (46.0%)
2-Person Household542,011 (72.7%)203,394 (27.3%)
3-Person Household269,011 (70.9%)110,596 (29.1%)
4+ Person Household403,467 (73.9%)142,390 (26.1%)
Total Housing Units1,564,056 (67.5%)754,068 (32.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Maryland

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Maryland
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School81,326 (49.4%)83,127 (50.5%)
High School Diploma286,089 (60.3%)188,357 (39.7%)
College/Associate Degree392,062 (64.1%)219,219 (35.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher804,579 (75.3%)263,365 (24.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Maryland

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Maryland
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years387,95716.7%
35 to 44 Years415,02717.9%
45 to 54 Years438,18318.9%
55 to 64 Years476,91120.6%
65 to 74 Years352,06015.2%
75 to 84 Years174,5037.5%
85 Years and Over73,4833.2%
Total2,318,124100.0%

Housing Finances in Maryland

Median Income by Occupancy in Maryland

Median Income by Occupancy in Maryland
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,564,056 (67.5%)$122,521
Renter-Occupied754,068 (32.5%)$59,118
Average2,318,124 (100.0%)$98,461

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Maryland

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Maryland
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00024,546 (1.6%)38,989 (5.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99913,132 (0.8%)19,929 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99918,605 (1.2%)42,808 (5.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99922,415 (1.4%)30,511 (4.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99925,098 (1.6%)32,300 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99955,368 (3.5%)64,101 (8.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99993,377 (6.0%)94,220 (12.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999180,835 (11.6%)134,703 (17.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999185,689 (11.9%)99,315 (13.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999331,544 (21.2%)115,563 (15.3%)
$150,000 or more613,447 (39.2%)81,629 (10.8%)
Total1,564,056 (100.0%)754,068 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Maryland

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Maryland
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30026,232 (1.7%)21,603 (2.9%)
$300 to $49977,867 (5.0%)23,362 (3.1%)
$500 to $799194,444 (12.4%)36,632 (4.9%)
$800 to $999102,554 (6.6%)42,016 (5.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499222,239 (14.2%)197,815 (26.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999258,444 (16.5%)217,302 (28.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499229,454 (14.7%)115,965 (15.4%)
$2,500 to $2,999169,181 (10.8%)41,838 (5.6%)
$3,000 or more283,641 (18.1%)31,805 (4.2%)
Total1,564,056 (100.0%)754,068 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Maryland

Housing Structures in Maryland

Housing Structures in Maryland
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,225,47652.9%
Single Unit, Attached482,02420.8%
2 Unit Apartments30,7731.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments48,4232.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments112,9704.9%
10 or more Apartments392,28716.9%
Mobile Home / Other26,1711.1%
Total2,318,124100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Maryland

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Maryland
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,117,092 (91.2%)108,384 (8.8%)
Single Unit, Attached343,765 (71.3%)138,259 (28.7%)
2 Unit Apartments4,403 (14.3%)26,370 (85.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,790 (9.9%)43,633 (90.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments13,356 (11.8%)99,614 (88.2%)
10 or more Apartments61,123 (15.6%)331,164 (84.4%)
Mobile Home / Other19,527 (74.6%)6,644 (25.4%)
Total1,564,056 (67.5%)754,068 (32.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Maryland

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Maryland
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3,118 (0.2%)35,912 (4.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms27,710 (1.8%)191,729 (25.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms262,089 (16.8%)325,921 (43.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms537,995 (34.4%)139,451 (18.5%)
8 or more Rooms733,144 (46.9%)61,055 (8.1%)
Total1,564,056 (100.0%)754,068 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Maryland

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Maryland
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas712,740 (45.6%)291,769 (38.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas68,936 (4.4%)15,848 (2.1%)
Electricity590,376 (37.8%)408,777 (54.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene148,034 (9.5%)22,505 (3.0%)
Coal or Coke1,490 (0.1%)233 (0.0%)
All other Fuels37,102 (2.4%)6,969 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used5,378 (0.3%)7,967 (1.1%)
Total1,564,056 (100.0%)754,068 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Maryland

Household Vehicle Usage in Maryland
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle47,517 (3.0%)153,485 (20.3%)
1 Vehicle402,164 (25.7%)356,304 (47.2%)
2 Vehicles653,176 (41.8%)187,501 (24.9%)
3 or more Vehicles461,199 (29.5%)56,778 (7.5%)
Total1,564,056 (100.0%)754,068 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Maryland

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Maryland

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units441,7061,122,350
Median Property Value$353,100$389,700
Median Household Income$88,218$493,514
Monthly Housing Costs$703$280,265
Real Estate Taxes$3,666$25,021

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Maryland

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Maryland
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00021,915 (5.0%)20,652 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99918,873 (4.3%)18,634 (1.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999137,449 (31.1%)308,919 (27.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999144,414 (32.7%)426,375 (38.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99969,217 (15.7%)224,386 (20.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99926,541 (6.0%)71,729 (6.4%)
$1,000,000 or more23,297 (5.3%)51,655 (4.6%)
Total441,706 (100.0%)1,122,350 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Maryland

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Maryland
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00019,633 (4.4%)18,190 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99935,978 (8.2%)18,045 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99929,352 (6.7%)30,140 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99940,289 (9.1%)26,016 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99966,768 (15.1%)53,088 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99953,746 (12.2%)114,067 (10.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99976,007 (17.2%)131,943 (11.8%)
$150,000 or more119,933 (27.2%)255,537 (22.8%)
Total441,706 (100.0%)1,122,350 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Maryland

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Maryland
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x101,407 (23.0%)135,723 (12.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x77,261 (17.5%)287,772 (25.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x59,136 (13.4%)313,264 (27.9%)
4.0x or more198,392 (44.9%)195,076 (17.4%)
Total441,706 (100.0%)1,122,350 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Maryland

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Maryland
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80018,377 (4.2%)4,964 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,49929,472 (6.7%)27,599 (2.5%)
$800 to $1,499368,572 (83.4%)59,442 (5.3%)
Total441,706 (100.0%)1,122,350 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Maryland

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Maryland

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Maryland
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years417,111 (96.8%)13,928 (3.2%)
6 to 18 Years971,663 (96.0%)40,855 (4.0%)
19 to 25 Years471,723 (90.8%)47,674 (9.2%)
26 to 34 Years649,257 (89.2%)78,346 (10.8%)
35 to 44 Years720,939 (90.4%)76,807 (9.6%)
45 to 54 Years739,402 (93.2%)53,775 (6.8%)
55 to 64 Years787,061 (95.1%)40,225 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years568,193 (98.9%)6,405 (1.1%)
75 Years and older385,135 (99.4%)2,470 (0.6%)
Total5,710,484 (94.1%)360,485 (5.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Maryland

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Maryland
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born417,111 (96.8%)13,928 (3.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen971,663 (96.0%)40,855 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen471,723 (90.8%)47,674 (9.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Maryland

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Maryland
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000423,001 (91.4%)39,528 (8.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999576,277 (90.1%)63,258 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999645,158 (90.8%)65,613 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999655,338 (92.7%)51,667 (7.3%)
$100,000 and over3,348,796 (96.1%)137,863 (4.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Maryland

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Maryland
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6168,065 (39.0%)266,071 (61.7%)
6 to 18 Years336,898 (33.3%)678,776 (67.0%)
19 to 25 Years101,602 (19.6%)385,225 (74.2%)
25 to 34 Years140,324 (19.3%)532,577 (73.2%)
35 to 44 Years133,054 (16.7%)617,675 (77.4%)
45 to 54 Years119,835 (15.1%)651,181 (82.1%)
55 to 64 Years162,903 (19.7%)671,045 (81.1%)
65 to 74 Years520,910 (90.7%)403,580 (70.2%)
75 Years and over378,054 (97.5%)272,129 (70.2%)
Total2,061,645 (34.0%)4,478,259 (73.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Maryland

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Maryland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years664 (0.4%)872 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years34,611 (6.8%)21,930 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years46,681 (7.1%)43,199 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years116,633 (10.0%)133,670 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years54,149 (20.5%)66,195 (21.3%)
75 Years and over62,645 (40.0%)104,995 (45.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Maryland

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Maryland: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years407 (0.2%)689 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years2,284 (0.4%)2,872 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years4,732 (0.7%)4,652 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years26,916 (2.3%)19,812 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years21,871 (8.3%)13,772 (4.4%)
75 Years and over32,736 (20.9%)36,352 (15.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Maryland: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years399 (0.2%)254 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years3,853 (0.7%)3,738 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years5,400 (0.8%)7,746 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years20,040 (1.7%)24,265 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years8,736 (3.3%)10,654 (3.4%)
75 Years and over10,175 (6.5%)19,916 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Maryland: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years28,816 (5.6%)15,730 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years32,723 (5.0%)28,413 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years44,229 (3.8%)48,588 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years10,983 (4.2%)12,691 (4.1%)
75 Years and over16,129 (10.3%)28,865 (12.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Maryland: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,295 (0.4%)2,236 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years6,394 (1.0%)6,818 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years55,325 (4.7%)75,547 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years29,368 (11.2%)45,601 (14.7%)
75 Years and over35,808 (22.9%)73,850 (32.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Maryland: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6,076 (1.2%)3,598 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years5,263 (0.8%)4,176 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years19,274 (1.7%)19,944 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years9,003 (3.4%)11,259 (3.6%)
75 Years and over15,311 (9.8%)30,814 (13.3%)

Technology Access in Maryland

Computing Device Access in Maryland

Computing Device Access in Maryland
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,952,52484.2%
Smartphone2,077,42389.6%
Tablet1,594,84668.8%
No Computing Device109,9084.7%
Total2,318,124100.0%

Internet Access in Maryland

Internet Access in Maryland
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3,6490.2%
Broadband Home1,822,08378.6%
Cellular Data Only222,1859.6%
Satellite Internet109,0054.7%
No Internet215,0999.3%
Total2,318,124100.0%

Maryland Summary

Maryland is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the south and west; Pennsylvania to the north; and Delaware to the east. Maryland is the 9th smallest state in the country and the 19th most populous. It is the 7th most densely populated state in the nation.

History

The area that is now Maryland was first inhabited by Native Americans, including the Susquehannock, the Piscataway, and the Nanticoke. The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1634, when the English established the colony of Maryland. The colony was named after Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of King Charles I of England.
The colony was initially a proprietary colony, meaning it was owned by a private individual, Cecil Calvert, the 2nd Lord Baltimore. The colony was founded as a refuge for English Catholics, who were persecuted in England. Maryland was one of the original thirteen colonies that declared independence from Britain in 1776.

Geography

Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the south and west; Pennsylvania to the north; and Delaware to the east. Maryland is the 9th smallest state in the country and the 19th most populous. It is the 7th most densely populated state in the nation.
The state is divided into two distinct regions: the Eastern Shore and the Western Shore. The Eastern Shore is located on the Delmarva Peninsula and is home to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. The Western Shore is located on the mainland and is home to the Appalachian Mountains.
The highest point in Maryland is Hoye-Crest, located in Garrett County, at an elevation of 3,360 feet. The lowest point is sea level, located along the Atlantic Ocean.

Economy

Maryland has a diverse economy, with a mix of industries including manufacturing, technology, agriculture, and tourism. The state is home to several major companies, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Marriott International.
The state’s largest industries are manufacturing, technology, and health care. Maryland is also home to several major military installations, including the Naval Air Station Patuxent River and the Aberdeen Proving Ground.
The state’s agricultural products include poultry, dairy, corn, soybeans, and vegetables. Maryland is also home to several major ports, including the Port of Baltimore and the Port of Chesapeake.

Demographics

As of 2019, the population of Maryland was estimated to be 6,045,680. The state is home to a diverse population, with a mix of races and ethnicities. The largest racial group is White (60.2%), followed by Black or African American (30.2%), Hispanic or Latino (8.2%), and Asian (5.3%).
The median household income in Maryland is $80,776, which is higher than the national median of $61,937. The median age in the state is 38.7 years, which is slightly lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Conclusion

Maryland is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the south and west; Pennsylvania to the north; and Delaware to the east. Maryland is the 9th smallest state in the country and the 19th most populous. It is the 7th most densely populated state in the nation.
The state has a diverse economy, with a mix of industries including manufacturing, technology, agriculture, and tourism. The state is home to a diverse population, with a mix of races and ethnicities. The median household income in Maryland is $80,776, which is higher than the national median of $61,937. The median age in the state is 38.7 years, which is slightly lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Common Questions

When was Maryland Incorporated?
Maryland was Incorporated into the Union on Apr 28, 1788.
What is the Total Area of Maryland?
Total Area of Maryland is 12,406 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Maryland?
Total Land Area of Maryland is 9,705 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Maryland?
Total Water Area of Maryland is 2,700 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Maryland?
Average Elevation in Maryland is 350 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Maryland?
Highest Elevation in Maryland is 3,360 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Maryland?
Lowest Elevation in Maryland is 0 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Maryland?
Population Density in Maryland is 634.9 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Maryland?
Total Population of Maryland is 6,161,707.
What is the Total Male Population of Maryland?
Total Male Population of Maryland is 3,002,896.
What is the Total Female Population of Maryland?
Total Female Population of Maryland is 3,158,811.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Maryland?
There are 95.06 Males per 100 Females in Maryland.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Maryland?
There are 105.19 Females per 100 Males in Maryland.
What is the Median Population Age in Maryland?
Median Population Age in Maryland is 39.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Maryland
Average Family Size in Maryland is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Maryland
Average Household Size in Maryland is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Maryland?
Per Capita income in Maryland is $49,865.
What is the Median Family Income in Maryland?
Median Family Income in Maryland is $120,081.
What is the Median Household income in Maryland?
Median Household Income in Maryland is $98,461.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Maryland?
Income or Wage Gap in Maryland is 21.9%.
Women in Maryland earn 78.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Maryland?
Family Income Deficit in Maryland is $11,512.
Families that are below poverty line in Maryland earn $11,512 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Maryland?
Inequality or Gini Index in Maryland is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Maryland?
There are 3,331,304 People in the Labor Forcein in Maryland.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Maryland?
67.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Maryland.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Maryland?
Unemployment Rate in Maryland is 5.1%.