Maryland

#19 in USSouth

The Old Line State Ā· Maryland (MD) has a population of 6,180,253 people, making it the #19 most populous state in the United States. The capital is Annapolis and the largest city is Baltimore.

Population

6.2M

#19 of 51

Area

12,406 mi²

32,131 km²

Density

192/km²

498/mi²

Capital

Annapolis

Median Income

$99K

Above national avg

Unemployment

4%

National avg: 3.9%

Median Age

39.8

US Share

1.85%

of 335M total

Population Growth

2020 Census

6,177,224

2023 Estimate

6,180,253

Change

+3,029 (+0.0%)

Race & Ethnicity

White47.9%
Hispanic/Latino12.6%
Black29.2%
Asian6.6%
Two or More Races8.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%
Other7.1%

Age Distribution

Under 1822.0%
18 to 6460.8%
65 and over17.3%

Economy & Education

Median Household Income
$98,678
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
4%
Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%

Largest Cities in Maryland

BaltimoreColumbiaGermantownSilver SpringWaldorf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Maryland?

Maryland has a population of 6,180,253 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. It ranks #19 among all US states by population, representing 1.85% of the total US population.

What is the capital of Maryland?

The capital of Maryland is Annapolis. The largest cities include Baltimore, Columbia, Germantown.

What is the median household income in Maryland?

The median household income in Maryland is $98,678, above the national average of $77,589.

How fast is Maryland growing?

Maryland has grown 0.0% since the 2020 Census, from 6,177,224 to 6,180,253.

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