Maryland Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Maryland | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,103,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 492.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,338,890 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Maryland grew by 9.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 6,168,925 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Maryland has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Maryland | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,971 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.27% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Maryland is about 30% higher than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Maryland | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $285,029 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,661 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Maryland is about 14.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,661 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Maryland spend about 58 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 240 hours, about 10.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Maryland | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 57.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 240 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,433 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,353 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Maryland:
Allegany County (17.5 min), Wicomico County (17.8 min), Talbot County (18.3 min).
Slowest:
Charles County (41.7 min), Calvert County (35.3 min), Prince George's County (32.6 min).
The average commute time in Maryland is 29 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in US.
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
Maryland has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Maryland | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Maryland:
Howard County (0.5), Montgomery County (0.5), Talbot County (0.4).
Lowest:
Somerset County (0.2), Caroline County (0.2), Allegany County (0.2).
Health
Maryland has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Maryland | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Maryland:
Montgomery County (0.8), Howard County (0.8), Frederick County (0.8).
Lowest:
Baltimore city (0.8), Somerset County (0.8), Dorchester County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Maryland.
What is the population of Maryland?
The population of Maryland is 6,103,597, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Maryland?
The population density of Maryland is 492.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Maryland?
The median household income in Maryland is $101,971, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Maryland?
The median home price in Maryland is $285,029, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Maryland?
The unemployment rate in Maryland is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.