119th Congress · MD-5
Maryland's 5th Congressional District
Maryland's 5th Congressional District (MD-5) has a population of 782,752. The median household income is $128,236 and the median age is 39.6.
782,752
Population
516
People / sq mi
$128,236
Median Income
39.6
Median Age
MD-5 covers 1,517 sq mi of land at 516.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.2% |
| Black or African American | 40.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
Economy & Income
$128,236
Median Household Income
$55,668
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$437,300
Median Home Value
$2,014
Median Rent
80.4%
Homeownership
Education
94.3%
High School+
41.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maryland's 5th Congressional District (MD-5) has a population of 782,752 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 5th Congressional District is $128,236, with a per capita income of $55,668.
Maryland's 5th Congressional District is 45.2% White, 40.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 2.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Maryland's 5th 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 5th Congressional District: 80.4% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 782,752 residents, Maryland's 5th Congressional District is a congressional district in Maryland.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $128,236, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 3.7%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $437,300, with typical rent around $2,014.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US congressional districts — 41.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Maryland's 5th Congressional District, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.