Maryland

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2020 Population

6.04M

0.312% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ben Cardin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

38.8

0.258% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

9.02%

1.87% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$87,063

2.66% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$325,400

3.37% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

2.97M

0.0119% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Maryland had a population of 6.04M people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $87,063. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Maryland grew from 6.02M to 6.04M, a 0.312% increase and its median household income grew from $84,805 to $87,063, a 2.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Maryland are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.33%), Other (Hispanic) (4.32%), and White (Hispanic) (4.08%).

19% of the households in Maryland reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.9% of the residents in Maryland are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Maryland are University of Maryland Global Campus (13,845 degrees awarded in 2020), University of Maryland-College Park (12,643 degrees), and Johns Hopkins University (10,092 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Maryland was $325,400, and the homeownership rate was 67.1%. Most people in Maryland drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33 minutes. The average car ownership in Maryland was 2 cars per household.

Maryland borders Delaware, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

About the photo: Tributaries of the Chester River, from front to back: West Fork (Langford Creek), East Fork, mainstem Chester River, Corsica River.

Photo by J. Albert Bowden II

United States

Diversity

Maryland is home to a population of 6.04M people, from which 92.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 15.2% of Maryland residents were born outside of the country (916k people).

In 2020, there were 1.71 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.03M people) in Maryland than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.77M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 382k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Maryland are Spanish (470,919 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (70,599 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (56,579 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Maryland

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.03M ± 2.4k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.77M ± 5.03k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
382k ± 2.4k

10.3%

Hispanic Population

619k people

10.3% of the people in Maryland are hispanic (619k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Maryland as a share of the total population.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
470,919 households (8.3%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
70,599 households (1.24%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
56,579 households (0.997%)

19% of the households in Maryland reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Maryland was Spanish. 8.3% of the households in Maryland reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

15.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

916k people

15.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

913k people

As of 2020, 15.2% of Maryland residents (916k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Maryland was 15.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Maryland compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.2

In 2020, the median age of all people in Maryland was 38.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in Maryland are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Maryland residents was 39.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
106,672 ± 7,947 people
India
60,671 ± 6,017 people
China
43,639 ± 5,110 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 106,672 Maryland residents, followed by India with 60,671 and China with 43,639.

Citizenship

92.9%

2020 Citizenship

92.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 92.9% of Maryland residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Maryland was 92.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Maryland compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
101,342 ± 2,109
Gulf War (2001-)
93,258 ± 2,393
Gulf War (1990s)
54,373 ± 1,749

Maryland has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Maryland, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Maryland across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Maryland is $87,063. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Maryland was Howard County, MD with a value of $124,042, followed by Calvert County, MD and Montgomery County, MD, with respective values of $112,696 and $111,812.

Males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,182. The income inequality in Maryland (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Maryland employs 2.97M people. The largest industries in Maryland are Construction (199,497 people), Elementary & secondary schools (184,503 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (159,373 people), and the highest paying industries are Foundries ($203,326), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($142,982), and Water transportation ($139,331).

Wages

Median Household Income

$87,063

2020 value

± $391

2.66%

1 Year Growth

± 0.69%

Households in Maryland have a median annual income of $87,063, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $84,805 in 2019, which represents a 2.66% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Maryland compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$84,190

Average Male Salary in Maryland

± $1,749

$67,182

Average Female Salary in Maryland

± $1,324

In 2020, full-time male employees in Maryland made 1.25 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Maryland by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Maryland

Asian
$76,835 ± $4,304
White
$74,484 ± $1,528
American Indian
$63,630 ± $21,128

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Maryland workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Maryland.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Maryland by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2020, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.855% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Maryland was Howard County, MD with a value of $124,042, followed by Calvert County, MD and Montgomery County, MD, with respective values of $112,696 and $111,812.

The following map shows all of the counties in Maryland colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Maryland (532k out of 5.89M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
226,073 ± 4,187
White
208,103 ± 3,646
Hispanic
72,737 ± 2,456

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Maryland is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

2.97M

2020 Value

−0.0119%

1 Year decline

± −0.0119%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Maryland declined at a rate of −0.0119%, from 2.97M employees to 2.97M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Maryland, are Other managers (97,380 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (72,075 people), and Registered nurses (65,864 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Maryland.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Maryland, by number of employees, are Other managers (97,380 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (72,075 people), and Registered nurses (65,864 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other states, Maryland has an unusually high number of residents working as Economists (6.59 times higher than expected), Astronomers & physicists (5.43 times), and Computer and information research scientists (5.17 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Maryland, by average salary, are Surgeons ($276,315), Physicians ($227,548), and Chief executives & legislators ($209,341).

Industries

Employment by Industries

2.97M

2020 Value

−0.0119%

1 Year decline

± −0.0119%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Maryland declined at a rate of −0.0119%, from 2.97M employees to 2.97M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Maryland, are Construction (199,497 people), Elementary & secondary schools (184,503 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (159,373 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Maryland, though some of these residents may live in Maryland and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Maryland, by number of employees, are Construction (199,497 people), Elementary & secondary schools (184,503 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (159,373 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other states, Maryland has an unusually high number of National security & international affairs (4.75 times higher than expected), Administration of economic programs & space research (3.8 times), and Scientific research & development services (3.44 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Maryland, by average salary, are Foundries ($203,326), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($142,982), and Water transportation ($139,331).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $29.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($23.2B) and Electronics ($20.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maryland products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Maryland.

$217B

2020 Value in Maryland

$445B

Projected 2050 Value in Maryland

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maryland trade was $217B. This is expected to increase 105% to $445B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maryland trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.

Most Common Trade Partners

Virginia
$21.2B
Pennsylvania
$18.1B
New York
$10.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Virginia with $21.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $18.1B and New York and $10.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maryland shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%). The most partisan county was Prince George's County, MD with 89.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Maryland

65.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Maryland

Prince George's County, MD
89.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Baltimore City, MD
87.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Montgomery County, MD
78.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Maryland was Prince George's County, MD with 89.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Maryland colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Maryland

Ben Cardin

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Maryland awarded 88,699 degrees. The student population of Maryland is skewed towards women, with 154,869 male students and 202,730 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Maryland are White (39,910 and 49%), followed by Black or African American (19,753 and 24.3%), Hispanic or Latino (7,526 and 9.24%), and Asian (7,237 and 8.89%).

The largest universities in Maryland by number of degrees awarded are University of Maryland Global Campus (13,845 and 15.6%), University of Maryland-College Park (12,643 and 14.3%), and Johns Hopkins University (10,092 and 11.4%).

The most popular majors in Maryland are General Business Administration & Management (6,505 and 7.33%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (6,451 and 7.27%), and Registered Nursing (3,591 and 4.05%).

The median tuition costs in Maryland are $36,750 for private four year colleges, and $7,014 and $19,374 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
2,254 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
2,820 degree-majorss awarded
Information Science
2,477 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Maryland was General Psychology with 2,254 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Maryland according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Maryland Global Campus
13,845 degrees awarded
University of Maryland-College Park
12,643 degrees awarded
Johns Hopkins University
10,092 degrees awarded

$7,014

Median In-State Public

$36,750

Median Private

In 2020, the Maryland institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Maryland Global Campus with 13,845 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

38,315

Degrees Awarded to Men

50,384

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 38,315 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Maryland, which is 0.76 times less than the 50,384 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Maryland by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
39,910 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19,753 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7,526 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Maryland was White students. These 39,910 degrees mean that there were 2.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 19,753 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Maryland was $325,400 in 2020, which is 1.42 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $314,800 to $325,400, a 3.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Maryland is 67.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Maryland have an average commute time of 33 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Maryland is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$325,400

2020 Median

± $1,055

$314,800

2019 Median

± $1,003

In 2020, the median property value in Maryland grew to to $325,400 from the previous year's value of $314,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Maryland compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Maryland the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$87,063

Median Household Income

± $391

2.23M

Number of Households

± 11,165

In 2020, the median household income of the 2.23M households in Maryland grew to $87,063 from the previous year's value of $84,805.

The following chart displays the households in Maryland distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Maryland distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Maryland the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

67.1%

2020 Homeownership

66.9%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 67.1% of the housing units in Maryland were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Maryland compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

33 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Maryland have a longer commute time (33 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.5% of the workforce in Maryland have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Maryland compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (72.1%)
Carpooled (8.62%)
Worked At Home (8.11%)

In 2020, 72.1% of workers in Maryland drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.62%) and those who worked at home (8.11%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Maryland distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Maryland have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.1% of the population of Maryland has health coverage, with 53.6% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.94% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Maryland was $8,602 in 2014. This is a 4.27% increase from the previous year ($8,250).

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1129 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1141 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1259 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 364 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Dorchester County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.9%). Additionally, Somerset County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,129 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,129 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,141 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maryland in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

$8,602

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Maryland

$4,343

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,677

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,000

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Maryland (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.27%, from $8,250 to $8,602.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.93%

Uninsured

53.6%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.94%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Maryland declined by 2.22% from 6.07% to 5.93%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Maryland changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.