Maryland

Maryland

State in United States


Maryland has a land area of 9,708.6 square miles and a water area of 2,694.0 square miles. It is the 42nd largest state by area. Maryland is bordered by Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and District of Columbia.

Population and People

  • Total Population

    6,165,129
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    39.3 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    1,003,383
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    7.0%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $120,603
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    15.9%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    4,923,608
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    3.9%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    2,355,652
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $1,473
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    50.7%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    49.3%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $370,800
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    757,989
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    1,597,663
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    11.3%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.

Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.

Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page

Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.

The State of Maryland is located in Philadelphia Regional Office. Within Maryland there are . Throughout Maryland there are 30 Public Housing Authority Offices.

We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.

CONTACT HUD: MARYLAND

For general questions about HUD or its programs, contact the HUD office nearest you. For Maryland, offices are located in Baltimore and Washington, DC.

For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing Information Resource Center:

FIELD OFFICES HUD: MARYLAND

REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: MARYLAND

TANF OFFICE HUD: MARYLAND

LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: MARYLAND

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Public Housing Authority in Maryland

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RENTAL HELP: MARYLAND

Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

Need advice?

HOMEOWNERSHIP: MARYLAND

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

Getting Started

Buying a Home

Owning and Maintaining Your Home

Population by Age Range in Maryland

Age and Sex

39.3 +/- 0.1

Median Age in Maryland

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Age and Sex

39.3 +/- 0.1
Median Age in Maryland
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States

Population by Age Range in Maryland

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Older Population by Age Range in Maryland

Older Population

16.30 +/- 0.1

65 Years and Older in Maryland

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Older Population

16.30 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Maryland
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States

Older Population by Age in Maryland

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Veterans in Maryland

Veterans

7.00 +/- 0.2

Veterans in Maryland

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Veterans

7.00 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Maryland
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States

Veterans in Maryland

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Median Household Income in Maryland

Median Household Income

$90,203 +/- $1,065

Median Household Income in Maryland

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Median Household Income

$90,203 +/- $1,065
Median Household Income in Maryland
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States

Median Household Income in Maryland

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Poverty in Maryland

Poverty

10.30 +/- 0.4

Poverty in Maryland

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Poverty

10.30 +/- 0.4
Poverty in Maryland
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States

Poverty in Maryland

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Educational Attainment in Maryland

Educational Attainment

42.50 +/- 0.4

Educational Attainment in Maryland

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Educational Attainment

42.50 +/- 0.4
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Maryland
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States

Educational Attainment in Maryland

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Employment and Labor Force Status in Maryland

Employment rate

61.90% +/- 0.4%

Employment rate in Maryland

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Employment rate

61.90% +/- 0.4%
Employment rate in Maryland
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: MARYLAND

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Region III Interagency Council on Homelessness The purpose of the Regional III Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) is to mirror the work of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness in Washington, DC (USICH) by coordinating the regional federal agencies’ response to homelessness. The federal agencies and State and local partners are able to increase collaboration through this council to prevent and end homelessness.

Region III News News you can use for HUD partners and customers in Delaware, The District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

For more information, search U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

Last Updated: September 1, 2023