Friendly, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Friendly, Maryland is 11,673 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 123rd-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $136,485, the median home value is $407,800, and the median age is 44.2.
11,673
Population
2394
People / sq mi
$136,485
Median Income
$407,800
Median Home Value
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Friendly covers 4.9 sq mi of land at 2394 people per square mile.
About Friendly, MD
The poverty rate is what most separates Friendly from the typical city: 0.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Friendly is a city in Maryland with a population of 11,673.
Median household income is $136,485, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 0.9%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $407,800, with typical rent around $2,345.
Roughly 27.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 24.4% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 40 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 55.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$136,485
Median Household Income
$47,523
Per Capita Income
0.9%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$407,800
Median Home Value
$2,345
Median Rent
90.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.9%
High School+
27.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
6.0%
Drive Alone
55.2%
Public Transit
24.4%
Work From Home
39.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
65.4%
Foreign Born
67.8%
Non-English at Home
9.5%
Veterans
8.7%
With Disability
93.3%
Health Insurance
95.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.7% |
| Public Administration | 15.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 13.3% |
| Construction | 12.0% |
| Information | 5.8% |
| Retail Trade | 5.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 1.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Friendly, Maryland has a population of 11,673 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 123rd-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Friendly, Maryland is $136,485, with 0.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Friendly, Maryland is $407,800, with median monthly rent at $2,345 and a homeownership rate of 90.3%.
The median age in Friendly, Maryland is 44.2 years. The population is 51.3% male and 48.7% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.