Maryland


Map of Maryland

Maryland

The Old Line State features diverse geography from Appalachians to Chesapeake Bay. Known for crab industry, proximity to DC, and strong federal employment.

Capital: Annapolis

Population: 6.17 million

Electoral Votes: 10

Governor: Wes Moore (Democratic)

Largest City: Baltimore

State Website: maryland.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

Register to Vote

U.S. SENATORS
Ben Cardin
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

Chris Van Hollen
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Andy Harris
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 1
Salisbury

Dutch Ruppersberger
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 2
Towson

John Sarbanes
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 3
Annapolis

Steny Hoyer
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 5
Greenbelt

Glenn Ivey
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 4
Upper Marlboro

David Trone
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 6
Frederick

Kweisi Mfume
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 7
Baltimore

Jamie Raskin
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 8
Silver Spring

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 4/28/1788

Minimum Wage: $15.00

Motto: “Fatti maschii, parole femine (Manly deeds, womanly words)”

Nickname: The Old Line State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 39 years

Male: 48.3%

Female: 51.7%

Economic Data

Average Income: $91,572

Income Rank: 1

Poverty Rate: 9%

Annual Budget: $59 billion

Largest Private Employer: Johns Hopkins

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $378,500

Average Rent: $1,674

Property Tax Rate: 1.06%

Home Owners: 66.7%

Renters: 33.3%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 90.2%

Some College: 34.7%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 18.8%

Education Ranking: 13

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 17

Crime Rate: 454.1 per 100k

Population Density: 626.6 per sq mi