Maryland Demographics
What is the population of Maryland?
There are 12,341,476 residents in Maryland, with a median age of 39. Of this, 48.65% are males and 51.35% are females. US-born citizens make up 82.01% of the resident pool in Maryland, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.54%. Additionally, 7.45% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 10,775,692 people in Maryland currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 12,341,476 | 100.3% |
| Male Population | 6,004,158 | 100.0% |
| Female Population | 6,337,318 | 100.6% |
Male Population 48.65%
Female Population 51.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 10,121,320 | 98.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,300,866 | 107.0% |
| Not Citizen | 919,290 | 108.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 82.01%
Citizen not U.S. Born 10.54%
Not Citizen 7.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 84,394 | 98.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 684,730 | 84.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 358,446 | 96.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 304,926 | 97.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 10,775,692 | 101.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.69%
Moved from Same County 5.61%
Moved from Same State 2.94%
Moved from Different State 2.5%
Same House as Last Year 88.27%
What are the employment statistics in Maryland?
White-collar workers make up 83.29% of the working population in Maryland, while blue-collar employees account for 16.71%. There are also 1,114,956 entrepreneurs in Maryland (8.9% of the workforce); 7,313,532 workers employed in private companies (58.35%); and 2,819,428 people working in governmental institutions (22.5%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 10,438,196 | 300.6% |
| Blue Collar | 2,094,868 | 298.5% |
White Collar 83.29%
Blue Collar 16.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,114,956 | 302.4% |
| Private Companies | 7,313,532 | 297.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,819,428 | 307.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,285,148 | 301.9% |
Self Employees 8.9%
Private Companies 58.35%
Governmental Workers 22.5%
Not for Profit Companies 10.25%
How many households are there in Maryland?
There are a total of 4,679,020 households in Maryland, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.36% of these Maryland households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.64%. Additionally, 31% of households have children and 69% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 4,679,020 | 101.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -23.1% |
| Family Households | 3,058,196 | 100.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,620,824 | 104.4% |
Family Households 65.36%
Non-Family Households 34.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,450,488 | 100.4% |
| Households without Children | 3,228,532 | 102.5% |
Households with Children 31%
Households without Children 69%
What are the median and average incomes in Maryland?
The average annual household income in Maryland is $133,800, while the median household income sits at $101,652 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $105,992, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $123,120. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $51,277 and $73,716, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $133,800 | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income | $101,652 | 3.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,115,054 | 102.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 10,841,002 | 100.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Maryland?
There are 5,091,064 housing units in Maryland, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1979. Of the 4,679,020 occupied housing units in Maryland, 67.48% are owner-occupied, while 32.52% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.51% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $410,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,760 per month in Maryland.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,091,064 | 101.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1979 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 548,496 | 96.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 258,512 | 100.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 549,348 | 96.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 584,620 | 101.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 686,738 | 100.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 763,150 | 101.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 685,494 | 96.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 577,144 | 101.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 396,580 | 115.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 40,982 | 314.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,679,020 | 101.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,157,404 | 101.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,521,616 | 101.8% |
Owner Occupied 67.48%
Renter Occupied 32.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,257,972 | 101.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 899,432 | 103.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $410,200 | 5.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $367,100 | 4.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,760 | 3.0% |
With Mortgage 71.51%
Without Mortgage 28.49%
What is the level of education in Maryland?
Approximately 30.31% of the population in Maryland holds a high school degree (that's 2,906,652 residents), while 19.41% have attained a college certificate (1,861,456 locals) and 21.62% have a bachelor's degree (2,073,742 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 357,738 | 109.8% |
| Some High School | 2,906,652 | 98.6% |
| Some College | 1,861,456 | 74.8% |
| Associate Degree | 644,754 | 101.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,073,742 | 100.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,745,262 | 104.8% |
No High School 3.73%
Some High School 30.31%
Some College 19.41%
Associate Degree 6.72%
Bachelor's Degree 21.62%
Graduate Degree 18.2%
What is the marital status of Maryland residents?
A total of 3,611,338 people in Maryland have never been married (which represents 35.23% of the total population), while 4,919,888 of them are wedded (48%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 180,634 (1.76%) and 986,242 (9.62%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,611,338 | 101.3% |
| Married | 4,919,888 | 99.3% |
| Separated | 180,634 | 97.4% |
| Widowed | 552,548 | 98.3% |
| Divorced | 986,242 | 98.8% |
Never Married 35.23%
Married 48%
Separated 1.76%
Widowed 5.39%
Divorced 9.62%
What are the most common means of transportation in Maryland?
The top three means of transportation people in Maryland use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 4,599,204 residents commute by car, 154,968 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 121,812 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,599,204 | 95.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 154,968 | 82.8% |
| Railroad | 24,612 | 70.0% |
| Ferryboat | 772 | 51.4% |
| Bicycle | 16,250 | 91.9% |
| Motorcycle | 4,100 | 111.6% |
| TaxiCab | 27,278 | 123.5% |
| Walk | 121,812 | 104.7% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.