Cities in Maryland - Census Data

18 cities with population 50,000+ from the 2023 American Community Survey. Compare median income, poverty rates, education levels, and demographics across Maryland.

All Cities

BaltimorePopulation: 577,193
Income: $59,623Poverty: 20.1%BA+: 35.4%
ColumbiaPopulation: 105,871
Income: $129,173Poverty: 7.4%BA+: 63.5%
GermantownPopulation: 90,521
Income: $112,149Poverty: 8.5%BA+: 50.2%
WaldorfPopulation: 82,541
Income: $115,453Poverty: 7.0%BA+: 32.4%
Silver SpringPopulation: 82,129
Income: $98,880Poverty: 9.7%BA+: 59.8%
FrederickPopulation: 80,617
Income: $95,150Poverty: 9.4%BA+: 41.8%
Ellicott CityPopulation: 73,737
Income: $157,891Poverty: 3.6%BA+: 69.6%
Glen BurniePopulation: 72,772
Income: $88,291Poverty: 9.9%BA+: 28.1%
GaithersburgPopulation: 69,225
Income: $107,496Poverty: 8.8%BA+: 52.4%
BethesdaPopulation: 67,403
Income: $191,348Poverty: 4.0%BA+: 87.1%
RockvillePopulation: 67,218
Income: $122,384Poverty: 7.9%BA+: 64.6%
DundalkPopulation: 65,441
Income: $62,349Poverty: 19.3%BA+: 14.7%
SevernPopulation: 58,041
Income: $130,627Poverty: 5.7%BA+: 44.6%
BowiePopulation: 57,771
Income: $141,831Poverty: 4.1%BA+: 50.1%
Bel Air SouthPopulation: 57,702
Income: $120,721Poverty: 4.2%BA+: 47.2%
TowsonPopulation: 57,683
Income: $100,481Poverty: 12.7%BA+: 68.1%
Aspen HillPopulation: 53,752
Income: $109,026Poverty: 8.8%BA+: 44.0%
WheatonPopulation: 52,172
Income: $107,349Poverty: 10.6%BA+: 38.9%

Maryland Cities FAQ

How many cities in Maryland have over 50,000 people?
There are 18 cities in Maryland with a population of 50,000 or more, according to 2023 ACS estimates. The largest is Baltimore with 577,193.
Which Maryland city has the highest median income?
Bethesda has the highest median household income at $191,348 among Maryland cities with 50,000+ residents.
Which Maryland city has the lowest poverty rate?
Ellicott City has the lowest poverty rate at 3.6% among cities tracked.