Census ACS 2023 · 24 counties
Richest Counties in Maryland
Income varies significantly across Maryland's 24 counties. Howard County leads with a median household income of $146,982. County-level income data reveals economic disparities within the state that statewide averages can mask — affluent suburban counties often have incomes 2-3x higher than rural counties in the same state. These differences affect school funding, public services, and quality of life.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | County | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County | $81,455 | 53,279 |
| 2 | Wicomico County | $72,861 | 104,117 |
| 3 | Washington County | $74,157 | 155,033 |
| 4 | Talbot County | $84,378 | 37,707 |
| 5 | St. Mary's County | $114,580 | 114,372 |
| 6 | Somerset County | $52,462 | 24,685 |
| 7 | Queen Anne's County | $113,347 | 50,951 |
| 8 | Prince George's County | $100,708 | 955,584 |
| 9 | Montgomery County | $128,733 | 1,057,586 |
| 10 | Kent County | $74,402 | 19,265 |
| 11 | Howard County | $146,982 | 333,916 |
| 12 | Harford County | $111,317 | 262,509 |
| 13 | Garrett County | $69,031 | 28,713 |
| 14 | Frederick County | $120,458 | 280,341 |
| 15 | Dorchester County | $60,495 | 32,612 |
| 16 | Charles County | $120,592 | 168,710 |
| 17 | Cecil County | $91,146 | 104,366 |
| 18 | Carroll County | $115,876 | 174,318 |
| 19 | Caroline County | $66,368 | 33,406 |
| 20 | Calvert County | $132,059 | 93,791 |
| 21 | Baltimore County | $90,904 | 849,586 |
| 22 | Baltimore city | $59,623 | 577,193 |
| 23 | Anne Arundel County | $120,324 | 590,936 |
| 24 | Allegany County | $57,393 | 67,762 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Howard County is the #1 ranked county in Maryland by median household income, with a value of $146,982 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Maryland has 24 counties tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers all counties in Maryland.