Maryland Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Maryland
Maryland Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
6,206,011
Median Age
39.4
Male Median
38.1
Female Median
40.6
Maryland Population Growth
Maryland Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +8.9%%.
+8.9%% Growth
Maryland Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Maryland Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.4 | 6,206,011 |
| 2023 | 39.3 | 6,170,738 |
| 2022 | 39.1 | 6,161,707 |
| 2021 | 38.9 | 6,148,545 |
| 2020 | 38.8 | 6,037,624 |
| 2019 | 38.7 | 6,018,848 |
| 2018 | 38.6 | 6,003,435 |
| 2017 | 38.5 | 5,996,079 |
| 2016 | 38.3 | 5,959,902 |
| 2015 | 38.2 | 5,930,538 |
| 2014 | 38.1 | 5,887,776 |
| 2013 | 38.0 | 5,834,299 |
| 2012 | 37.9 | 5,785,496 |
| 2011 | 37.8 | 5,736,545 |
| 2010 | 37.6 | 5,696,423 |
Maryland Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.7% |
| 5–17 | 16.4% |
| 18–24 | 8.5% |
| 25–34 | 13.2% |
| 35–54 | 26.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65+ | 16.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Maryland
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 63.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 27.2
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Maryland
The median age in Maryland is 39.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Maryland is 6,206,011.
In Maryland, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Maryland is aging.