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Veterans in Maryland
Civilian veterans ages 18 and older, ACS 2020-2024
- Veterans
- 327,493
- 6.8% of adults. U.S. 6.2%
- Women veterans
- 47,702
- 14.6% of veterans
- Age 65 and older
- 141,703
- 43% of veterans
Veterans by county
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| County | Veterans | Share of adults | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany County | 4,463 | 8.1% | 332 |
| Anne Arundel County | 44,221 | 9.8% | 7,803 |
| Baltimore city | 21,305 | 4.7% | 3,047 |
| Baltimore County | 38,652 | 5.8% | 4,131 |
| Calvert County | 8,058 | 11.3% | 957 |
| Caroline County | 1,575 | 6.2% | 103 |
| Carroll County | 10,248 | 7.5% | 1,000 |
| Cecil County | 6,848 | 8.4% | 1,142 |
| Charles County | 16,648 | 13.0% | 3,856 |
| Dorchester County | 2,056 | 7.9% | 330 |
| Frederick County | 16,294 | 7.5% | 2,543 |
| Garrett County | 2,124 | 9.0% | 91 |
| Harford County | 17,501 | 8.6% | 2,292 |
| Howard County | 15,149 | 6.0% | 2,340 |
| Kent County | 1,169 | 7.2% | 107 |
| Montgomery County | 34,165 | 4.2% | 4,806 |
| Prince George's County | 50,463 | 6.8% | 8,764 |
| Queen Anne's County | 3,237 | 7.9% | 255 |
| Somerset County | 1,368 | 6.7% | 133 |
| St. Mary's County | 12,208 | 14.4% | 1,748 |
| Talbot County | 2,574 | 8.3% | 144 |
| Washington County | 8,643 | 7.1% | 877 |
| Wicomico County | 4,778 | 5.9% | 466 |
| Worcester County | 3,746 | 8.4% | 435 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many veterans live in Maryland?
- The American Community Survey estimates 327,493 civilian veterans in Maryland (2020-2024), or 6.8% of residents 18 and older.
- Which Maryland counties have the most veterans?
- Prince George's County (50,463), Anne Arundel County (44,221), Baltimore County (38,652) have the most veterans.
- Where do veteran population numbers come from?
- They are American Community Survey 5-year estimates of civilian veterans ages 18 and older, from Census table B21001. Estimates have margins of error, especially in small counties.
- Where can veterans find VA services?
- VA medical centers, outpatient clinics and Vet Centers are listed in VA's facility directory, and the Veterans Crisis Line is available by dialing 988 and pressing 1.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, table B21001