Queen Anne's County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Name: Queen Anne's County, Maryland Demographics
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Queen Anne's County, Maryland has a population of 51,825, the 18th most populous county in Maryland. The median household income is $112,826 and the median home value is $462,700. The poverty rate is 6.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Queen Anne's County Quick Facts

Population 51,825

Median Household Income $112,826

Median Home Value $462,700

Poverty Rate 6.4%

Unemployment Rate 3.8%

Median Age 44.7 years

Homeownership Rate 82.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 38.0%

High School Graduation 93.5%

Cities/Places 15

Population 51,825 18th of 24

Median Income $112,826 9% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.4%

Unemployment 3.8%

How Queen Anne's County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	50,951	51,825	+1.7%
Median household income	$113,347	$112,826	-0.5%
Median home value	$441,800	$462,700	+4.7%

Median Household Income

Queen Anne's

$112,826

$103,678

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Queen Anne's

$462,700

$419,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.7%

$25K-$50K 11.4%

$50K-$100K 23.8%

$100K+ 56.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

1.8%

$20K-$25K

1.6%

$25K-$30K

2.1%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

1.2%

$40K-$45K

1.9%

$45K-$50K

2.3%

$50K-$60K

4.1%

$60K-$75K

8.2%

$75K-$100K

11.5%

$100K-$125K

11.8%

$125K-$150K

9.6%

$150K-$200K

12.5%

$200K+

22.3%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

67.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.9%

Renter 17.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,619/mo 17.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.1%

18-34

17.6%

35-54

24.5%

55-74

28.3%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 68 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Queen Anne's County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Stevensville	8,802	$115,357	5.3%	$481,200
Chester	4,797	$102,399	8.1%	$487,400
Centreville	4,761	$89,602	5.4%	$449,900
Grasonville	3,564	$120,676	11.5%	$459,600
Romancoke	2,064	$127,670	0.6%	$450,900
Kingstown	1,713	$93,625	19.7%	$293,000
Church Hill	1,060	$72,425	7.4%	$306,500
Queenstown	907	$122,031	14.2%	$384,800
Kent Narrows	507	$139,259	1.4%	$673,400
Millington	469	$61,691	15.8%	$232,100
Sudlersville	347	$44,375	23.1%	$302,900
Crumpton	248	$115,417	20.6%	$160,200
Barclay	225	$66,875	6.7%	$275,000
Queen Anne	210	$78,750	10.5%	$301,600
Templeville	63	$39,375	17.5%	N/A

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Population Overview

Queen Anne's County is located in Maryland with a total population of 51,825. It is the 18th most populous county out of 24 in Maryland. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Queen Anne's County is 44.7 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Queen Anne's County is $112,826. This is 9% higher than the state median of $103,678. It is also 40% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $462,700. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Queen Anne's County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.5% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.7%) is well below the state average of 12.5%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

38.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%. Notably, 15.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Queen Anne's County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Maryland and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Queen Anne's County, Maryland?

Queen Anne's County has a population of 51,825, making it the 18th most populous county in Maryland.

What is the median income in Queen Anne's County?

The median household income in Queen Anne's County is $112,826 with a poverty rate of 6.4%.

How many cities are in Queen Anne's County, Maryland?

Queen Anne's County contains 15 Census-designated places.