Maryland
StatePopulation: 6,180,253 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Maryland from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Maryland
- What is the median household income in Maryland?
- The median household income in Maryland is $101,652 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Maryland?
- The poverty rate in Maryland is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Maryland?
- $397,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Maryland?
- The median gross rent in Maryland is $1,662 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Maryland residents have a college degree?
- 42.7% of adults in Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,170,738
Median Income
$101,652
Median Home Value
$397,700
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
4.2%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$16,847 (+19.9%)
Home Value:
+$82,900 (+26.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.2 pp (+3.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.5 pp (+6.2%)
Unemployment:
-0.2 pp (-3.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
6,170,738
Median Age
39.0
Female
51.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 47.4%
Black 29.6%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Other 6.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.7%
Chinese
1.4%
Filipino
0.8%
Korean
0.7%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.9%
Puerto Rican
1.1%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$101,652
±$518
Per Capita Income
$134,180
Median Family Income
$124,487
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Child Poverty Rate
9.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
11.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
26.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.3%
$10–15k
2.5%
$15–25k
4.5%
$25–35k
4.9%
$35–50k
7.9%
$50–75k
13.2%
$75–100k
12.0%
$100–150k
19.3%
$150–200k
12.4%
$200k+
19.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,545,532
Owner-Occupied
67.5%
Renter-Occupied
32.5%
Vacancy Rate
8.1%
Median Home Value
$397,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,662
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
41.9%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+2.9%
5-Year
+40.1%
HPI (2025 Q4)
715.9
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.8%
$50–100k
2.2%
$100–200k
3.3%
$200–300k
17.3%
$300–500k
36.1%
$500k–$1M
27.7%
$1M+
5.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.7%
$500–1k
9.8%
$1–1.5k
24.8%
$1.5–2k
30.0%
$2–2.5k
17.4%
$2.5–3.5k
6.9%
$3.5k+
5.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.7%
1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
35.9%
3+
22.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
51.3%
Single-fam. att.
21.1%
2–4 units
1.5%
5–19 units
5.1%
20+ units
10.0%
Mobile home
1.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.8%
1940–1969
5.1%
1970–1999
13.5%
2000–2009
11.3%
2010+
7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
42.7%
Graduate Degree
20.3%
Some College / Associate
17.7%
Less Than High School
4.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Work from Home
17.2%
Self-Employed
5.2%
Government Workers
22.5%
Private For-Profit
72.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.6%
Prof. Services
16.4%
Public Admin
11.1%
Retail
9.0%
Arts/Entmt.
7.7%
Construction
7.4%
Finance
5.8%
Transportation
5.1%
Manufacturing
4.7%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale
1.6%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Management
49.9%
Sales
17.8%
Food Prep
15.6%
Production
9.0%
Construction
7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
31.5 min
Drove Alone
66.3%
Carpool
7.7%
Public Transit
4.9%
Work from Home
17.2%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,339,510
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.8%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
13.3%
35–44
13.4%
45–54
12.8%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
9.7%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 22.3%
Working age (18–64): 77.7%
65 and over: 16.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
16.3%
Naturalized Citizen
54.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
7.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
40.7%
Asia
30.6%
Africa
19.3%
Europe
8.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.0%
With a Disability
11.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.8%
Uninsured
6.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.5%
Has a Computer
96.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023