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Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis, city, in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Annapolis had 40,634 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 40,812 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 40,720 (±71). GEOID 2401600.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
40,634
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 40,812 · ACS 2020-2024: 40,720 ±71
Median household income
$113,860
±$6,168 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$548,900
±$32,957 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,860
±$109 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Annapolis and what county is it in?
Annapolis is a city in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It covers 7.2 square miles of land, 5,664 residents per square mile in 2020.
Annapolis is in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Annapolis, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 40,634 people lived in Annapolis on July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Maryland grew 1.4%. The 2020 Census counted 40,812 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 40,720 (±71).
| Measure | Annapolis | Anne Arundel County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 40,720 ±71 | 598,166 | +1,442 |
| Households | 17,998 ±729 | 224,748 | +2,223 |
| Average household size | 2.22 ±0.09 | 2.60 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 19,598 ±708 | 236,262 | +2,290 |
Annapolis's population since 2000
From 35,838 in 2000 to 40,634 in 2025: up 13.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Annapolis as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Annapolis?
The median resident of Annapolis is 43.0 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 20.2%. 10.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Annapolis | Anne Arundel County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 ±2.0 | 39.0 | +5.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.3% ±1.9 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4% ±2.1 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±1.9 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.8% ±3.0 pts | 10.5% | −7.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.3% ±3.1 pts | 61.7% | +5.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.2% ±2.7 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.1 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±1.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.3% ±1.7 pts | 10.0% | −4.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.8% ±2.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3% ±1.3 pts | 9.8% | – |
| With a disability | 11.6% ±1.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.0% ±1.8 pts | 4.7% | −3.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.0% ±2.3 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.8% ±3.6 pts | 45.8% | +6.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.7% ±2.6 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.1% ±2.1 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7% ±0.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Annapolis earn?
Half of Annapolis's 17,998 households earn less than $113,860 a year (±$6,168), against $124,911 in Anne Arundel County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 the median was $105,392 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,468 after inflation. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Annapolis | Anne Arundel County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $113,860 ±$6,168 | $124,911 | +$8,468 |
| Mean household income | $154,351 ±$8,215 | $156,835 | – |
| Per capita income | $69,520 ±$3,964 | $59,733 | +$12,735 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.8% ±1.7 pts | 5.6% | −3.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.8% ±4.2 pts | 5.8% | −8.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.0% ±2.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% ±1.3 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.3% ±1.6 pts | 95.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Annapolis?
Owners occupy 62.0% of Annapolis's occupied homes and renters 38.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $548,900 by its owner (±$32,957). The median renter pays $1,860 a month including utilities, and 36.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Annapolis | Anne Arundel County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $548,900 ±$32,957 | $467,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,860 ±$109 | $2,071 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.5% ±5.1 pts | 38.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,599 ±$156 | $2,454 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.0% ±2.8 pts | 75.1% | +10.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.0% ±2.8 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Housing units | 19,598 ±708 | 236,262 | +2,290 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6% ±3.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 40.2% ±2.7 pts | 59.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0% ±1.2 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.5% ±1.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.4% ±2.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Annapolis building?
Builders took permits for 254 new housing units in Annapolis in 2025 (38 in single-family houses), 6.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.1 across Maryland.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Annapolis work and get to work?
62.3% of Annapolis's workers drive alone and 21.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Annapolis | Anne Arundel County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.0% ±2.6 pts | 69.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 62.3% ±3.3 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3% ±1.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.6% ±1.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.5% ±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.0% ±2.8 pts | 18.5% | +15.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.5 min ±1.9 | 28.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Annapolis?
10 census tracts lie mostly in Annapolis, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $76,950 (Tract 7064.04) to $169,016 (Tract 7063.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7065Anne Arundel County | 5,637 | $132,734 |
| Tract 7066Anne Arundel County | 5,306 | $141,518 |
| Tract 7064.03Anne Arundel County | 4,418 | $114,817 |
| Tract 7025Anne Arundel County | 6,280 | $106,362 |
| Tract 7063.02Anne Arundel County | 3,795 | $169,016 |
| Tract 7064.02Anne Arundel County | 3,399 | $116,280 |
| Tract 7063.03Anne Arundel County | 2,829 | $103,189 |
| Tract 7061.02Anne Arundel County | 2,691 | $119,444 |
| Tract 7064.04Anne Arundel County | 2,490 | $76,950 |
| Tract 7061.03Anne Arundel County | 1,652 | $121,875 |
| Tract 7063.04Anne Arundel County | 2,298 | $90,691 |
| Tract 7026.01Anne Arundel County | 5,720 | $144,673 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Annapolis) · Census block assignment files
How does Annapolis compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Annapolis is the 1,022nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 7th-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Annapolis ranks 155th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 7th | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 84th | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th | 326 |
| Median household income | 155th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 50th | 326 |
| Median home value | 72nd | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 123rd | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 127th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 77th | 325 |
| Median age | 97th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 239th | 323 |
| Work from home | 108th | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 208th | 325 |
Annapolis's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Annapolis with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Annapolis?
5 of the 57 figures for Annapolis on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Annapolis are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Annapolis.