Rank #18 by Population · Updated April 2026
Maryland Population 2026
The population of Maryland is 6,170,738 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $101,652, the median home value is $397,700, and the median age is 39.3.
Maryland's population has grown 383.5% since 1910 (1,295,346 → 6,263,220).
6,170,738
Population
635
People / sq mi
$101,652
Median Income
39.3
Median Age
Maryland covers 9,711 sq mi of land at a density of 635.4 people per square mile.
About Maryland
Among US states, Maryland stands out first on household income: a median of $101,652, above the US median of $78,538. Maryland is a US state with a population of 6,170,738. It ranks #18 among US states by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $101,652, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.3%, is on the lower side for US states and below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $397,700, with typical rent around $1,662.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US states: 42.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Remote work is widespread — 17.2% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Maryland firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US states — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Maryland, #18 by population
Maryland Population History (1910-2024)
The state of Maryland had a population of 1,295,346 in 1910 and 6,263,220 in 2024, a 4.8× growth over 114 years. The peak was 6,263,220 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.14%.
6,263,220
Population (2024)
1,295,346
Population (1910)
6,263,220
Peak (2024)
1.14%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 1,295,346 |
| 1920 | 1,449,661 |
| 1930 | 1,631,526 |
| 1940 | 1,821,244 |
| 1950 | 2,343,001 |
| 1960 | 3,100,689 |
| 1970 | 3,922,399 |
| 1980 | 4,216,975 |
| 1990 | 4,781,468 |
| 2000 | 5,296,486 |
| 2010 | 5,773,552 |
| 2020 | 6,177,224 |
| 2020 | 6,177,935 |
| 2021 | 6,179,403 |
| 2022 | 6,192,440 |
| 2023 | 6,217,062 |
| 2024 | 6,263,220 |
Age Distribution
Male: 48.7% · Female: 51.3%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 49.6% |
| Black or African American | 29.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
Economy & Income
$101,652
Median Household Income
$51,689
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
$133,800
Mean Household Income
63.2%
Employment Rate
Cost of Living
Maryland's overall price level is 105.0 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 5.0% higher the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Maryland's median household income of $101,652 has the buying power of $96,849 in average-priced areas.
105.0
Price Level (US = 100)
$96,849
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$101,652
Nominal Median Income
Education
91.0%
High School Graduate+
42.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
68,782
Live Births (2022)
11.1
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
59.3%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 56.5% |
| Black or African American | 32.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.9% |
Housing
$397,700
Median Home Value
$1,662
Median Rent
2,545,532
Total Housing Units
67.5%
Owner-Occupied
32.5%
Renter-Occupied
8.1%
Vacant
Languages Spoken at Home
79.4% of Maryland residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Maryland:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 249,793 | 4.30% |
| 2 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 32,171 | 0.55% |
| 3 | Korean | 17,229 | 0.30% |
| 4 | French (incl. Cajun) | 16,843 | 0.29% |
| 5 | Amharic, Somali, or other Afro-Asiatic | 14,427 | 0.25% |
| 6 | Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or other Niger-Congo | 11,164 | 0.19% |
| 7 | Vietnamese | 10,734 | 0.18% |
| 8 | Tagalog (incl. Filipino) | 8,614 | 0.15% |
| 9 | Polish | 7,060 | 0.12% |
| 10 | Arabic | 6,954 | 0.12% |
Commute
4.9%
Drive Alone
2.0%
Carpool
17.2%
Work From Home
31.5 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Maryland
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | 577,193 |
| 2 | Columbia | 105,871 |
| 3 | Germantown | 90,521 |
| 4 | Waldorf | 82,541 |
| 5 | Silver Spring | 82,129 |
| 6 | Frederick | 80,617 |
| 7 | Ellicott City | 73,737 |
| 8 | Glen Burnie | 72,772 |
| 9 | Gaithersburg | 69,225 |
| 10 | Bethesda | 67,403 |
| 11 | Rockville | 67,218 |
| 12 | Dundalk | 65,441 |
| 13 | Severn | 58,041 |
| 14 | Bowie | 57,771 |
| 15 | Bel Air South | 57,702 |
| 16 | Towson | 57,683 |
| 17 | Aspen Hill | 53,752 |
| 18 | Wheaton | 52,172 |
| 19 | North Bethesda | 49,498 |
| 20 | Potomac | 46,230 |
Counties in Maryland
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery County | 1,057,586 | $128,733 |
| 2 | Prince George's County | 955,584 | $100,708 |
| 3 | Baltimore County | 849,586 | $90,904 |
| 4 | Anne Arundel County | 590,936 | $120,324 |
| 5 | Baltimore city | 577,193 | $59,623 |
| 6 | Howard County | 333,916 | $146,982 |
| 7 | Frederick County | 280,341 | $120,458 |
| 8 | Harford County | 262,509 | $111,317 |
| 9 | Carroll County | 174,318 | $115,876 |
| 10 | Charles County | 168,710 | $120,592 |
| 11 | Washington County | 155,033 | $74,157 |
| 12 | St. Mary's County | 114,372 | $114,580 |
| 13 | Cecil County | 104,366 | $91,146 |
| 14 | Wicomico County | 104,117 | $72,861 |
| 15 | Calvert County | 93,791 | $132,059 |
| 16 | Allegany County | 67,762 | $57,393 |
| 17 | Worcester County | 53,279 | $81,455 |
| 18 | Queen Anne's County | 50,951 | $113,347 |
| 19 | Talbot County | 37,707 | $84,378 |
| 20 | Caroline County | 33,406 | $66,368 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maryland has a population of 6,170,738 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-most populous state in the United States.
Maryland is gaining population, with a +383.5% change over the available historical Census record. Maryland's population has grown 383.5% since 1910 (1,295,346 → 6,263,220).
The median household income in Maryland is $101,652, with a per capita income of $51,689. 6.3% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.
49.6% of Maryland's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 29.6% is Black or African American, 0.0% is Asian, and 1.5% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
Maryland is 49.6% White, 29.6% Black or African American, 0.0% Asian, and 1.5% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in Maryland is 39.3 years. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
Maryland's population has grown 383.5% since 1910 (1,295,346 → 6,263,220).
Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Maryland's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.