Maryland (MD) State vital records offices contain thousands of birth records of the state’s past and present residents. The State Of Maryland is made up of 24 counties. Birth records since 1898 are maintained by the MD state office. Records prior to this date are available for the city of Baltimore, and from the Maryland State Archives.

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State Of Maryland Facts And Figures

Known as the ‘The Old Line State’, Maryland is the 42nd largest US state (9,773.82 square miles), and the 19th most populated. In the last census in 2008, it is estimated that 5,633,597 live in Maryland. This is a 6.4% increase since 2000 (5,296,516). It’s capital city is Annapolis and largest city is Baltimore. The following statistics are based on the 2008 census:

State Of Maryland Information

MD Population Statistics
Population (2008 estimate): 5,633,597
Population Change (2000 to 2008): 6.4%
Population 2000 estimate: 5,296,516

MD Age\Sex Statistics
Children under 5 years old: 6.6%
People under 18 years old: 23.8%
People 65 years old and over: 12.1%
Female persons: 51.6%
Male persons: 48.4%

MD Race Statistics
White persons (1): 63.4%
Black persons (1): 29.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native (1): 0.4%
Asian persons (1): 5.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (1): 0.1%
Persons reporting two or more races: 1.6%
Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin (2): 6.7%
White persons not Hispanic: 57.7%

Note:
(1) Includes people claiming to be one race only
(2) Hispanics can be a member of any race, so also are included in applicable races

Counties In Maryland (MD)

Allegany County
Anne Arundel County
Baltimore City
Baltimore County
Calvert County
Caroline County
Carroll County
Cecil County
Charles County
Dorchester County
Frederick County
Garrett County
Harford County
Howard County
Kent County
Montgomery County
Prince George’s County
Queen Anne’s County
Saint Mary’s County
Somerset County
Talbot County
Washington County
Wicomico County
Worcester County

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