Maryland
U.S. State
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.
Demographics
6,148,545 Population
9,711.24 Square Miles
633.14 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
38.9 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
22.33%
18 to 34
22.19%
35 to 64
40.03%
65 and Over
15.45%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
48.71%
Female
51.29%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
15.39%
Native
84.61%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
27.42%
2000 to 2009
28.83%
1990 to 1999
20.06%
Before 1990
23.69%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
9.23%
High School Grad or Higher
90.77%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.56%
School Dropout Rate
In School
96.96%
Dropped Out
3.04%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
80.54%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$45,915
Median Household Income
$91,431
Gini Index
0.45
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.68%
Unemployed
5.32%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
9.16%
Population Under 18
Poverty
11.9%
Non-poverty
88.1%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
7.98%
Non-poverty
92.02%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
32 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
5.95%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.05%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.62
Number of Households
2,294,270
Marital Status
Single
50.8%
Married
49.19%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
37.69%
Now Married
51.65%
Widowed
2.52%
Divorced
8.15%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
33.36%
Now Married
46.9%
Widowed
8.27%
Divorced
11.48%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.17%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
2,516,341
Occupancy Status
Occupied
91.17%
Vacant
8.83%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
67.29%
Renter Occupied
32.71%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
19.47%
For Sale
9.03%
Other
71.51%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1978
Types of Structures
Single Unit
72.72%
Multi Unit
25.93%
Mobile Home
1.31%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.03%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
72.29%
Without Mortgage
27.71%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$338,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,485
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
12.79%