Ranking of Maryland Counties By Population in 2017

Updated on June 21, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2017, the Population for Maryland was 6.03M. Among all Maryland counties, Montgomery County had the highest population (1.05M), followed by Prince George's County (910.95K), and Baltimore County (828.96K).

The chart below shows the top 10 counties, and the table below shows the ranking of all Maryland counties.

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Ranking of Maryland Counties By Population in 2017
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Ranking of Maryland Counties By Population in 2017
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1 Montgomery County 1047239
2 Prince George's County 910946
3 Baltimore County 828956
4 Baltimore city 610853
5 Anne Arundel County 571359
6 Howard County 319409
7 Harford County 251948
8 Frederick County 251037
9 Carroll County 167687
10 Charles County 159718
11 Washington County 150247
12 St. Mary's County 112627
13 Cecil County 102509
14 Wicomico County 102471
15 Calvert County 91492
16 Allegany County 71363
17 Worcester County 51721
18 Queen Anne's County 49648
19 Talbot County 37057
20 Caroline County 33122
21 Dorchester County 32093
22 Garrett County 29276
23 Somerset County 25922
24 Kent County 19486