Quick Facts
CapitalAnnapolis
Largest CityBaltimore
Population5,558,058
Per Capita Income$34,950
NicknameFree State
StatehoodApril 28, 1788
State BirdBaltimore Oriole
State FlowerBlack-eyed Susan
State TreeWhite Oak
State SongMaryland My Maryland
Geography
Land Area9,775 sq mi
Water Area2,633 sq mi
Total Area12,408 sq mi
RegionNortheast
About Maryland
Maryland, known as the “Free State,” has a population of 5,558,058 and a per capita income of $34,950. The state capital is Annapolis and the largest city is Baltimore. Maryland joined the Union on April 28, 1788 and covers 12,408 square miles across the Northeast region. Explore 96 cities and towns across Maryland with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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