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Maryland

U.S. State
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

6,263,220 Population
9,710.94 Square Miles
644.97 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
39.8 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
21.85%
18 to 34
21.37%
35 to 64
39.22%
65 and Over
17.56%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
48.51%
Female
51.49%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
17.1%
Native
82.9%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
39.23%
2000 to 2009
23.98%
1990 to 1999
17.26%
Before 1990
19.53%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
8.58%
High School Grad or Higher
91.42%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
44.69%
School Dropout Rate
In School
96.77%
Dropped Out
3.23%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
78.23%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$53,199
Median Household Income
$102,905
Gini Index
0.46
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.65%
Unemployed
4.35%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
9.06%
Population Under 18
Poverty
10.63%
Non-poverty
89.37%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
9.99%
Non-poverty
90.01%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
32 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
6.34%
With Health Insurance Coverage
93.66%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.55
Number of Households
2,401,394
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
52.09%
Married
47.9%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
38.94%
Now Married
50.71%
Widowed
2.4%
Divorced
7.95%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
34.98%
Now Married
45.32%
Widowed
8.28%
Divorced
11.42%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.99%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
2,588,337
Occupancy Status
Occupied
92.78%
Vacant
7.22%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
67.8%
Renter Occupied
32.2%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
21.27%
For Sale
6.8%
Other
71.94%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1980
Types of Structures
Single Unit
72.54%
Multi Unit
26.06%
Mobile Home
1.36%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.03%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
70.01%
Without Mortgage
29.99%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$436,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,721
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
10.66%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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