Queen Anne's County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Queen Anne's County is located in Maryland with a total population of 50,951. It is the 18th most populous county out of 24 in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Queen Anne's County is 44.8 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Queen Anne's County is $113,347. This is 12% higher than the state median of $101,652. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 44% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $441,800. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $397,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Queen Anne's County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.1% vs 47.4%). The Black or African American population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 29.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 6.4%.

Education

37.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower 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 93.6%.