The national anthem
Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became the national anthem after watching the 1814 bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore.
Capital: AnnapolisLargest city: BaltimoreNickname: The Old Line StateStatehood: 1788
Maryland at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
32,131 km²
42nd largest state
Population
6,263,220
249.0 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 18th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
16.3%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$567 billion
$82,387 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
65,609
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
54,005
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+11,604
Births minus deaths
Population change
+46,158
July 2023–June 2024
Maryland data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Maryland
24 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Maryland, United States
Montgomery County
County seat: Rockville
1,057,586
Population
$66,124
Income per capita
$615,200
Median home value
4.8%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 493 mi²
- Population density
- 2,145 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
24 counties · choose how to order them
Montgomery
1,082,273 residents
Prince George's
966,629 residents
Baltimore
852,425 residents
Anne Arundel
602,350 residents
Baltimore city
568,271 residents
Howard
339,668 residents
Frederick
299,317 residents
Harford
265,514 residents
Carroll
177,108 residents
Charles
174,478 residents
Washington
157,228 residents
St. Mary's
116,469 residents
Did you know?
Curious facts about Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States.
Home of the Naval Academy
The U.S. Naval Academy was founded in Annapolis in 1845.
A capital that was national
Annapolis briefly served as the U.S. capital in 1783–1784, when Congress met in the Maryland State House.