Queen Anne's County, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 18th-largest in Maryland
The population of Queen Anne's County, Maryland is 50,951 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest county in Maryland. The median household income is $113,347, the median home value is $441,800, and the median age is 44.8.
The population of Queen Anne's County has grown 12.3% since 2010 (47,809 → 53,688), a +0.83% annualized rate.
50,951
Population
+0.83%
Annual growth
137
People / sq mi
$113,347
Median Income
$441,800
Median Home Value
Queen Anne's County covers 372 sq mi of land at 137.1 people per square mile.
About Queen Anne's County, MD
What sets Queen Anne's County apart is money: median household income runs $113,347, above the US median of $78,538. With 50,951 residents, Queen Anne's County is a county in Maryland. It ranks #18 among counties in Maryland by population.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $113,347, putting Queen Anne's County near the top of US counties. Very few residents live in poverty — 3.4%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $441,800, with typical rent around $1,611.
College attainment is above the local norm at 37.2%, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 13.5%, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Queen Anne's County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Queen Anne's County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Queen Anne's County had a population of 47,809 in 2010 and 53,688 in 2024, a 12.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 53,688 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.84%.
53,688
Population (2024)
47,809
Population (2010)
53,688
Peak (2024)
0.84%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 47,809 |
| 2011 | 48,267 |
| 2012 | 48,506 |
| 2013 | 48,535 |
| 2014 | 48,803 |
| 2015 | 49,012 |
| 2016 | 49,135 |
| 2017 | 49,648 |
| 2018 | 50,279 |
| 2019 | 50,585 |
| 2020 | 50,033 |
| 2021 | 50,921 |
| 2022 | 51,803 |
| 2023 | 52,682 |
| 2024 | 53,688 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.8
Median Age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
20.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.1% · Seniors (65+): 20.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $113,347+$11,695 vs state |
| Mean household income | $139,205 |
| Per-capita income | $54,824 |
| Poverty rate | 3.4%-2.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 64.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Queen Anne's County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
0.8%
Carpool
76.7%
Public transit
13.5%
Work from home
33.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$441,800+$44,100 vs state
Median home value
$1,611
Median rent
81.3%
Homeownership rate
21,703
Total housing units
90.5%
Occupied
9.5%
Vacant
18.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.3%
With health insurance
96.8%
With broadband internet
31.7%
Foreign-born
8.0%
Veterans (18+)
10.5%
With a disability
94.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.6%
High School+
37.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Queen Anne's County, Maryland has a population of 50,951 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest county in Maryland. Population density is 137 people per square mile.
The population of Queen Anne's County has grown 12.3% since 2010 (47,809 → 53,688), a +0.83% annualized rate.
The median household income in Queen Anne's County, Maryland is $113,347, with mean (average) household income of $139,205 and per-capita income of $54,824. 3.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Queen Anne's County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.3%), Black or African American (6.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Queen Anne's County, Maryland is 44.8 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
The median home value in Queen Anne's County is $441,800 and median monthly rent is $1,611. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 21,703 total housing units, 9.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Queen Anne's County, Maryland is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.
Baltimore is among the largest cities associated with Queen Anne's County, Maryland, with a population of 577,193.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.