Anne Arundel County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Anne Arundel County is located in Maryland with a total population of 590,936. It is the 4th most populous county out of 24 in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anne Arundel County is 39.0 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anne Arundel County is $120,324. This is 18% higher than the state median of $101,652. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 53% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.5%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $450,300. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $397,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Anne Arundel County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.4%.

Education

45.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 42.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%. Notably, 20.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.