Maryland Poverty Rate
In Maryland, an estimated 581,748 of 6,042,925 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Maryland?
The poverty rate in Maryland is 9.6%.
- How many people in Maryland live in poverty?
In Maryland, an estimated 581,748 of 6,042,925 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Maryland compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Maryland is 23.81% lower than the US average. In Maryland, an estimated 9.6% of 6,042,925 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
10.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Maryland
2023
10.6% of 1.3 million people
Under 5 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Maryland
2023
12.2% of 340 thousand people
5 to 17 years
10.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Maryland
2023
10.1% of 993 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
10.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Maryland
2023
10.3% of 1.3 million people
18 to 64 years
9.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Maryland
2023
9.1% of 3.7 million people
18 to 34 years
11.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Maryland
2023
11.5% of 1.3 million people
35 to 64 years
7.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Maryland
2023
7.8% of 2.4 million people
60 years and over
9.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Maryland
2023
9.7% of 1.5 million people
65 years and over
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Maryland
2023
9.5% of 1 million people
White
6.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Maryland
2023
6.7% of 2.9 million people
Black or African American
13.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Maryland
2023
13.5% of 1.8 million people
American Indian and Alaska Native
7.9% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Maryland
2023
7.9% of 33 thousand people
Asian
6.8% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Maryland
2023
6.8% of 402 thousand people
Some other race
16% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Maryland
2023
16% of 431 thousand people
Two or more races
8.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Maryland
2023
8.5% of 524 thousand people
Hispanic
12.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Maryland
2023
12.5% of 767 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
6.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Maryland
2023
6.6% of 2.8 million people
Population 25 years and over
8.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Maryland
2023
8.5% of 4.2 million people
Less than high school graduate
22% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Maryland
2023
22% of 369 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
13.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Maryland
2023
13.4% of 1 million people
Some college, associate's degree
8.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Maryland
2023
8.1% of 999 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Maryland
2023
3.4% of 1.9 million people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
4.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Maryland
2023
4.9% of 3.3 million people
Employed
4.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Maryland
2023
4.1% of 3.2 million people
Male
3.5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Maryland
2023
3.5% of 1.6 million people
Female
4.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Maryland
2023
4.7% of 1.6 million people
Unemployed
26.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Maryland
2023
26.3% of 130 thousand people
Male
24.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Maryland
2023
24.3% of 70 thousand people
Female
28.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Maryland
2023
28.6% of 59 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
9.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Maryland
2023
9.2% of 4.9 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Maryland
2023
1.7% of 2.5 million people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
12.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Maryland
2023
12.7% of 956 thousand people
Did not work
19.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Maryland
2023
19.6% of 1.4 million people
SINGLE PEOPLE
21.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Maryland
2023
21.3% of 1.2 million people
Male
19.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Maryland
2023
19.3% of 550 thousand people
Female
23% Poverty Rate for single women in Maryland
2023
23% of 648 thousand people
18 to 24 years
41.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Maryland
2023
41.5% of 101 thousand people
25 to 34 years
14.9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Maryland
2023
14.9% of 249 thousand people
35 to 44 years
16.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Maryland
2023
16.1% of 179 thousand people
45 to 54 years
19.1% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Maryland
2023
19.1% of 144 thousand people
55 to 64 years
24.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Maryland
2023
24.2% of 196 thousand people
65 to 74 years
18.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Maryland
2023
18.1% of 172 thousand people
75 years and over
23.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Maryland
2023
23.5% of 152 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Maryland
2023
2.8% of 611 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
33.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Maryland
2023
33.3% of 214 thousand people
Did not work
44.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Maryland
2023
44.6% of 373 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
9.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Maryland
2023
9.3%
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