Maryland
Maps & Population Facts

Population
6,042,718
Residents per Sq. Mi.
622
Labor Participaton
67.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
39.6%
Median Household Income
$80,776
Median Individual Income
$42,149
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$57,107

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$312,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,337
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,915
Housing Units
2,449,123
People who reside in Maryland live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
51%
Apt, Condo, Other
49%
Analysis

Maryland is the 19th most populated state and is most known for being home to Baltimore and bordering Washington DC.

Maryland is strong economically with resident's income ranking in the top percentile of the nation. The counties outside of Washington DC and within the Baltimore area are highly dense with over 3 million people and averaging about 3,200 residents per square mile.

Income

Households in the state of Maryland earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 34% higher per household.

Housing

Maryland has a median house price of $312,500. The cost of homeownership is higher than most states. The cost of renting in Maryland is 32% more than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 33% 30th
New Construction (Built after 2000) 16% 38th

Demographics

The median age in the state is 39. The age of the general population in Maryland is comparable with other US states.

Maryland ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population. The state has significantly more college graduates per resident than most states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in Maryland
Household Income
Map depicting areas of Maryland with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in Maryland
Vacant Property (%)
Map of Maryland showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Maryland USA
Median Property Value 312,500 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,915 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,337 1,012
Property Vacancy 9.9% 12.6%
% Renters 33% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 622 93
Personal Comparison
Maryland USA
Median Household Income 80,776 60,336
Median Individual Income 42,149 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 57,107 46,881
Median Age 38.7 38.1
Labor Participation 67.3% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 39.6% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of Maryland is:
9X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
4%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
Maryland is 479 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 51% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

View Maryland cities by:

Most Populated Cities

1. Baltimore 619,796
2. District 13 267,781
3. District 9 182,748
4. District 4 128,666
5. District 5 113,062

Highest Household Income

1. District 1- 195,102
2. District 7 160,478
3. West Friendship 159,256
4. District 6 152,672
5. Urbana 141,544

Highest Home Value

1. District 1- 972,000
2. District 7 890,600
3. Lisbon 633,600
4. District 6 622,100
5. District 11 620,900

Highest Gross Rent

1. Surratts 2,102
2. Urbana 2,052
3. District 7 2,037
4. Bryantown 1,973
5. Woodville 1,961
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