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Dive into each indicator for Maryland.

Total Population Population Growth Births Deaths Age Distribution Households Population Density Race and Ethnicity Population Projections

6.18 M

Total population

19th in the U.S.

247 /km²

Density

5th in the U.S.

39.6 years

Median age

51.4%

Female

48.6%

Male

2.32 M

Households

87.2%

Urban population

21.6%

Under 18

17.2%

65 and older

77.4 years

Life expectancy

Baltimore–Columbia–Towson (≈ 2.83 M)

Largest metro

+0.2%/yr

Growth

2020–2024

47.2%

White (non-Hispanic)

29.5%

Black or African American

3rd highest in the U.S.

12.0%

Hispanic or Latino

≈ 745,000

6.9%

Asian

3.6%

Two or more races

0.4%

Native American

≈ 3.6%

Salvadoran origin

Largest Hispanic subgroup

≈ 1.6%

Indian origin

Largest Asian subgroup

≈ 45,000

Nigerian community

One of the largest in the U.S.

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Population

1790–2024

6.18 M▲ 1831%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1790–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

1970–2023

12%▲ 1233%

Census race & ethnicity tables.

Black or African American share

1900–2023

29.5%▲ 49%

Census race tables; Maryland has one of the highest Black population shares in the country.

Life expectancy at birth

1980–2023

77.4 yrs▲ 6%

CDC / NCHS state life tables.

Data table

Total population	6.18 M	19th in the U.S.
Density	247 /km²	5th in the U.S.
Median age	39.6 years
Female	51.4%
Male	48.6%
Households	2.32 M
Urban population	87.2%
Under 18	21.6%
65 and older	17.2%
Life expectancy	77.4 years
Largest metro	Baltimore–Columbia–Towson (≈ 2.83 M)
Growth	+0.2%/yr	2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)	47.2%
Black or African American	29.5%	3rd highest in the U.S.
Hispanic or Latino	12.0%	≈ 745,000
Asian	6.9%
Two or more races	3.6%
Native American	0.4%
Salvadoran origin	≈ 3.6%	Largest Hispanic subgroup
Indian origin	≈ 1.6%	Largest Asian subgroup
Nigerian community	≈ 45,000	One of the largest in the U.S.

Compared to the United States

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