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Facts and Figures
Your starting point for accessing detailed Maryland data.

MARYLAND DATA OVERVIEW
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Maps
Discover the key advantage of a Maryland location: ACCESS. To customers, partners, and the rest of the world.

Demographics
42nd in size, 19th in population, with the highest median income in the nation.

Maryland's Business Community
A blend of recognizable powerhouses in manufacturing, transportation, and trade, with leading innovators in bioscience, advanced technology, and communications.

Workforce Profile
Ranked among the top states in the percentage of professional and technical workers–and home to skilled manufacturing laborers and experienced workers in almost every type of industrial job–Maryland's workforce is ready to meet your needs.   

Transportation
With the Port of Baltimore, a network of major east coast distribution routes, international airports, and rail service, Maryland's formidable transportation infrastructure seamlessly links sea, air, rail, and highway.

Utilities
With 13 electrical utilities and four natural gas pipelines distributed by nine companies, Maryland has the resources to power your business.

Maryland Taxes
Maryland’s fair and business-friendly tax structure fits the bill for a business location.

Education in Maryland
Top-notch public schools, with an 82 percent matriculation rate for higher education, and home to 61 accredited institutions of higher learning, including the University System of Maryland and world-renowned Johns Hopkins University.

Quality of Life
From Chesapeake Bay towns and Eastern Shore beaches to the majestic Allegheny Mountains; from our historic state capital of Annapolis to the vibrant streets of Baltimore and the energy of suburban Washington, D.C., Maryland offers an array of beautiful places to call home.

RESEARCH TOOLS
Launch a search from here directly into our in-depth Research Tools site, which offers customized data tables, maps, property databases, and other interactive features:
  • Compare States
    Compare Maryland with the other states and the District of Columbia on a variety of factors relevant to economic development.  
  • Compare Top Metros
    Compare the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas with other top 50 metro areas.  
  • Compare Maryland Counties
    Compare Maryland 's 24 major jurisdictions on a variety of factors significant to business development.  
  • County Comparative Maps
    View comparative data for all 23 Maryland counties and the City of Baltimore on a Maryland map.
  • Maryland Economic Development Atlas
    Design your own demographic analysis for any area in Maryland.  Begin by selecting a point on a map, or entering a street address. Then choose a radius. This interactive tool will generate a complete demographic picture of the area within the circle around a point.