Maryland
“The Old Line State”
What Makes Maryland Beautiful
Maryland packs remarkable diversity into its borders, from the Chesapeake Bay's shimmering waters and maritime heritage to the Appalachian highlands of western Maryland. The Bay's tidal marshes, forested islands, and historic waterfronts blend seamlessly with the rolling piedmont horse country and scenic Catoctin Mountain.
Key Metrics
6.2M
Population
$466.8B
GDP
+4.5%
GDP Growth (5yr)
$95.0K
Median Income
10.5%
Tax Burden
History
Lord Baltimore founds Maryland as a haven for English Catholics
Ratifies the Constitution as the 7th state
Battle of Baltimore inspires Francis Scott Key to write the Star-Spangled Banner
U.S. Naval Academy established in Annapolis
Chesapeake Bay Bridge opens, connecting Eastern and Western Shores
Top Cities
Baltimore
570K
Largest city; Inner Harbor; Johns Hopkins University
Columbia
105K
Planned community; top-rated suburb
Germantown
90K
Montgomery County suburb; biotech corridor
Silver Spring
82K
Diverse inner suburb of Washington, D.C.
Annapolis
40K
State capital; U.S. Naval Academy; sailing capital
Economy & Industry
Core Industries
Natural Resources
Energy Portfolio
Budget & Fiscal Health
$54.2B
State Budget
$52.8B
State Revenue
$-1.4B
Fiscal Balance
Social Indicators
9.1%
Poverty Rate
41.5%
College Degree
5.1%
Uninsured
400/100K
Crime Rate
Where is Maryland Headed?
GDP Projections ($B)
| Scenario | 1yr | 5yr | 10yr | 25yr | 50yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | $472B | $495B | $524B | $624B | $835B |
| Baseline | $471B | $488B | $511B | $584B | $731B |
| Pessimistic | $469B | $480B | $493B | $534B | $611B |
Political Landscape
D+14