119th Congress · MD-1
Maryland's 1st Congressional District
Maryland's 1st Congressional District (MD-1) has a population of 776,906. The median household income is $92,720 and the median age is 41.8.
776,906
Population
201
People / sq mi
$92,720
Median Income
41.8
Median Age
MD-1 covers 3,866 sq mi of land at 200.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.0% |
| Black or African American | 15.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$92,720
Median Household Income
$46,762
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$341,500
Median Home Value
$1,324
Median Rent
75.4%
Homeownership
Education
92.1%
High School+
34.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maryland's 1st Congressional District (MD-1) has a population of 776,906 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Maryland's 1st Congressional District is $92,720, with a per capita income of $46,762.
Maryland's 1st Congressional District is 74.0% White, 15.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Maryland's 1st Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Maryland's 1st Congressional District: 75.4% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 776,906 residents, Maryland's 1st Congressional District is a congressional district in Maryland.
Households take in a median $92,720, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Only 6.2% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $341,500, with typical rent around $1,324.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US congressional districts: 34.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Maryland's 1st Congressional District, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.