Economic Status

In 2006, of the 13 largest MD counties, Anne Arundel County was:

• 3rd highest per capita income ($35,753), with Howard and Montgomery counties higher.

• Low Unemployment Rate of 3.5 % (2005).

• 3rd highest number of persons over 25 years of age with BA college degree or higher.

• 3rd highest (77.6%) for owner occupied housing.

• 4th highest for median housing value.

• 4.6% of the population are below Federal poverty level (7.8% for State).