Anne Arundel County, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 4th-largest in Maryland

The population of Anne Arundel County, Maryland is 590,936 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest county in Maryland. The median household income is $120,324, the median home value is $450,300, and the median age is 39.0.

The population of Anne Arundel County has grown 11.7% since 2010 (539,305 → 602,350), a +0.79% annualized rate.

Anne Arundel County within Maryland · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

590,936

Population

+0.79%

Annual growth

1425

People / sq mi

$120,324

Median Income

$450,300

Median Home Value

Anne Arundel County covers 415 sq mi of land at 1424.6 people per square mile.

About Anne Arundel County, MD

What sets Anne Arundel County apart is money: median household income runs $120,324, above the US median of $78,538. Anne Arundel County is a county in Maryland with a population of 590,936. It is the #4-largest of all counties in Maryland nationally.

Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $120,324, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US counties: a poverty rate of just 3.7%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $450,300, with typical rent around $1,990.

The population is unusually well-credentialed for US counties — 45.2% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 16.7% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

Taken together, the income and housing figures place Anne Arundel County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.

Anne Arundel County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Anne Arundel County had a population of 539,305 in 2010 and 602,350 in 2024, a 11.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 602,350 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.79%.

Anne Arundel County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

602,350

Population (2024)

539,305

Population (2010)

602,350

Peak (2024)

0.79%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	539,305	-	-	estimate
2011	544,863	+5,558	+1.03%	estimate
2012	550,476	+5,613	+1.03%	estimate
2013	555,638	+5,162	+0.94%	estimate
2014	559,421	+3,783	+0.68%	estimate
2015	563,133	+3,712	+0.66%	estimate
2016	567,434	+4,301	+0.76%	estimate
2017	571,359	+3,925	+0.69%	estimate
2018	575,641	+4,282	+0.75%	estimate
2019	579,895	+4,254	+0.74%	estimate
2020	593,412	+13,517	+2.33%	estimate
2021	596,354	+2,942	+0.50%	estimate
2022	598,751	+2,397	+0.40%	estimate
2023	599,965	+1,214	+0.20%	estimate
2024	602,350	+2,385	+0.40%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	65.1%
Black or African American	17.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.0

Median Age

50.5%

Female

49.5%

Male

15.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.0%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

6.6%

15–19

5.9%

20–24

5.7%

25–34

13.8%

35–44

14.2%

45–54

12.7%

55–59

6.9%

60–64

6.4%

65–74

9.3%

75–84

4.6%

85+

1.7%

Children (under 15): 18.8% · Seniors (65+): 15.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$120,324+$18,672 vs state
Mean household income	$152,859
Per-capita income	$58,462
Poverty rate	3.7%-2.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.6%
Employment-to-population	64.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.9%

Finance & real estate

17.4%

Public administration

12.7%

Construction

7.9%

Education & health care

7.3%

Information

5.7%

Retail trade

4.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Anne Arundel County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.9% of workers.

How residents commute

1.9%

Drive alone

1.5%

Carpool

72.1%

Public transit

16.7%

Work from home

29.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$450,300+$52,600 vs state

Median home value

$1,990

Median rent

75.0%

Homeownership rate

234,843

Total housing units

95.2%

Occupied

4.8%

Vacant

25.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.4%

With health insurance

97.5%

With broadband internet

37.6%

Foreign-born

10.4%

Veterans (18+)

10.7%

With a disability

86.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.8%

High School+

45.2%

Bachelor's+

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Common questions about Anne Arundel County, MD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anne Arundel County, Maryland has a population of 590,936 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest county in Maryland. Population density is 1425 people per square mile.

The population of Anne Arundel County has grown 11.7% since 2010 (539,305 → 602,350), a +0.79% annualized rate.

The median household income in Anne Arundel County, Maryland is $120,324, with mean (average) household income of $152,859 and per-capita income of $58,462. 3.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Anne Arundel County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (65.1%), Black or African American (17.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Anne Arundel County, Maryland is 39.0 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

The median home value in Anne Arundel County is $450,300 and median monthly rent is $1,990. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 234,843 total housing units, 4.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Anne Arundel County, Maryland is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

Baltimore is among the largest cities associated with Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with a population of 577,193.