Maryland
6.3 million people live in Maryland. Its population grew 1.4% since 2020, the 18th slowest of 51. The typical household earns $107,700 a year, 27% above the national median, and the median home is worth $445,800, 20% above the U.S. median.
- Population
- 6.3 million
- 19th highest of 51
- Median household income
- $107,700
- 27% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $445,800
- 20% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 9.6%
- 2.2 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$107,700 per year
27% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 3rd highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$55,725 per year
18% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 7th highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
9.6%
2.2 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 13th lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
33.7 min one way
23% higher than the U.S. (27.4 min). Highest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$445,800
20% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 15th highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,822 per month
17% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 9th highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
67.3%
2.0 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 23rd lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
6,265,347
1.8% of the U.S. total. 19th highest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+1.4%
1.7 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 18th lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
21.3%
0.2 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 22nd highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
18.4%
0.5 points below the U.S. (18.9%). 15th lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
17.7%
3.0 points above the U.S. (14.7%). 9th highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Maryland, at 45.3%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 45.3% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 29.4% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 7.4% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 4.2% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 13.8% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
8.1 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 4th highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
7.9%
2.3 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 16th lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.