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Maryland

Statehood Year:
1788
Capital:
Annapolis
Largest Cities:
Baltimore, Columbia, Germantown
Abbreviation:
MD

Maryland is a state in the Northeast region of the United States, known for the Chesapeake Bay, coastal plains, and historic harbors. It has a population of 6,309,380, making it the 18th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Annapolis. Maryland has a federal facility-rich economy with strong biotech sector.

6,309,380
Total Population
509
Population Density (mi²)
18
Population Rank
46.2K 0.74%
Annual Population Growth

Maryland Population

Demographics

Economics and Income Statistics

Population by County

Maryland County Populations

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)