Queen Anne's County, MD Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Queen Anne's County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,397 | 6,103,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 102.7 | 492.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.65% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.7 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 19,637 | 2,338,890 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Queen Anne's County grew by 9.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 50,951 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Queen Anne's County has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Queen Anne's County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,489 | $101,971 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.81% | 4.27% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Queen Anne's County is about 10% higher than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Queen Anne's County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $274,264 | $285,029 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,611 | $1,661 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.3% | 67.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Queen Anne's County is about 14.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,611 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Queen Anne's County spend about 58 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 241 hours, about 10.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Queen Anne's County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.9 | 28.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 57.8 | 57.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 241 | 240 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,461 | $7,433 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 12,432 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 868 | 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 Queen Anne's County is about the same as 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
Queen Anne's County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Queen Anne's County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | 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
Queen Anne's County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Queen Anne's County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.5% | 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 Queen Anne's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Queen Anne's County, Maryland?
The population of Queen Anne's County, Maryland is 52,397, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Queen Anne's County, Maryland?
The population density of Queen Anne's County, Maryland is 102.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Queen Anne's County, Maryland?
The median household income in Queen Anne's County, Maryland is $112,489, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Queen Anne's County, Maryland?
The median home price in Queen Anne's County, Maryland is $274,264, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Queen Anne's County, Maryland?
The unemployment rate in Queen Anne's County, Maryland is 3.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.