Annapolis, Maryland Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Annapolis, MD Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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A
Income Above average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Annapolis | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,365 | 6,204,886 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4360.1 | 500.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.95% | 0.51% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.8 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,503 | 2,362,551 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Annapolis grew by 23.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 35,365 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Annapolis is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 21.6% of residents. That is 0.7 points below Maryland as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,870 19.4% -0.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,655 21.6% -0.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,109 20.1% -1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,858 19.4% +2.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Maryland, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.3% of the people living in Annapolis and men 48.7%.
- Women 51.3% Maryland 51.5%
- Men 48.7% Maryland 48.5%
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Economy
Annapolis has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Annapolis | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,079 | $103,916 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.48% | 3.98% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Annapolis is about 15% higher than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Annapolis | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $561,733 | $267,101 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,875 | $1,704 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.1% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Annapolis is about 25.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,875 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Annapolis spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 193 hours, about 8.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Annapolis | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.2 | 28.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.4 | 56.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 193 | 236 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,987 | $7,301 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 21.3% | 19.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 23,999 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,785 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Annapolis is 23 minutes, shorter than the 28 minutes in Maryland.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Annapolis has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Annapolis | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.5% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | 2.57 | 2.53 |
Health
Annapolis has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Annapolis | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.9% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.5% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Annapolis, Maryland.
How many people live in Annapolis, Maryland?
About 35,365 people live in Annapolis, Maryland, in 15,503 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 40.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is Annapolis, Maryland urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Annapolis, Maryland has 4,360 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 50 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Annapolis, Maryland?
The median home costs 4.7 times the median household income ($561,733 against $119,079), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,875 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Annapolis, Maryland?
Unemployment in Annapolis, Maryland is only 3.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Annapolis, Maryland?
51.5% of adults in Annapolis, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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