In 2023, 9.5 percent of Maryland's population lived below the poverty line. This accounts for persons or families whose collective income in the preceding 12 months was below the national poverty level of the United States.

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In Maryland, the poverty rate is 9.3% and the uninsured rate is 6.2%. Percent of people below the federal poverty line and the share without health insurance. Source: ACS 5-year estimates (derived).

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The data consist of the poverty rate by year in Maryland and the margin of error of the poverty rate from 2013 to 2023. MOE=Margin of Error for the 90% confidence interval. Sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates.

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Moldova MD: Poverty Gap at National Poverty Lines: % data was reported at 1.500 % in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.000 % for 2013. Moldova MD: Poverty Gap at National Poverty Lines: % data is updated yearly, averaging 4.500 % from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2014, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.900 % in 2006 and a record low of 1.500 % in 2014. Moldova MD: Poverty Gap at National Poverty Lines: % data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Moldova – Table MD.World Bank.WDI: Poverty. Poverty gap at national poverty lines is the mean shortfall from the poverty lines (counting the nonpoor as having zero shortfall) as a percentage of the poverty lines. This measure reflects the depth of poverty as well as its incidence.; ; World Bank, Global Poverty Working Group. Data are compiled from official government sources or are computed by World Bank staff using national (i.e. country–specific) poverty lines.; ; This series only includes estimates that to the best of our knowledge are reasonably comparable over time for a country. Due to differences in estimation methodologies and poverty lines, estimates should not be compared across countries.

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Moldova MD: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: Urban: % of Urban Population data was reported at 8.200 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.400 % for 2011. Moldova MD: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: Urban: % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 12.600 % from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2012, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.800 % in 2006 and a record low of 7.400 % in 2011. Moldova MD: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: Urban: % of Urban Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Moldova – Table MD.World Bank.WDI: Poverty. Urban poverty headcount ratio is the percentage of the urban population living below the national poverty lines.; ; World Bank, Global Poverty Working Group. Data are compiled from official government sources or are computed by World Bank staff using national (i.e. country–specific) poverty lines.; ; This series only includes estimates that to the best of our knowledge are reasonably comparable over time for a country. Due to differences in estimation methodologies and poverty lines, estimates should not be compared across countries.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in St. Mary's County, MD was 7.40% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in St. Mary's County, MD reached a record high of 8.30 in January of 2018 and a record low of 6.80 in January of 2014. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in St. Mary's County, MD - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Montgomery County, MD was 7.10% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Montgomery County, MD reached a record high of 7.20 in January of 2022 and a record low of 6.50 in January of 2012. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Montgomery County, MD - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

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Moldova MD: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: Rural: % of Rural Population data was reported at 18.800 % in 2013. This records a decrease from the previous number of 22.800 % for 2012. Moldova MD: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: Rural: % of Rural Population data is updated yearly, averaging 30.800 % from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2013, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.300 % in 2009 and a record low of 18.800 % in 2013. Moldova MD: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: Rural: % of Rural Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Moldova – Table MD.World Bank.WDI: Poverty. Rural poverty headcount ratio is the percentage of the rural population living below the national poverty lines.; ; World Bank, Global Poverty Working Group. Data are compiled from official government sources or are computed by World Bank staff using national (i.e. country–specific) poverty lines.; ; This series only includes estimates that to the best of our knowledge are reasonably comparable over time for a country. Due to differences in estimation methodologies and poverty lines, estimates should not be compared across countries.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Allegany County, MD was 17.20% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Allegany County, MD reached a record high of 18.00 in January of 2015 and a record low of 14.80 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Allegany County, MD - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Howard County, MD was 5.10% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Howard County, MD reached a record high of 5.50 in January of 2021 and a record low of 4.40 in January of 2012. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Howard County, MD - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

The percentage of each county population in Maryland that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (previously known as food stamps), specifically among those that are eligible, i.e. they have an income low enough to qualify for benefits.

The number of eligible people not participating in SNAP in each county in state fiscal year 2017 was generated by comparing the number of people living below 185 percent of the federal poverty level - a proxy for those who are likely eligible for SNAP — to those who are currently participating in the program. Nationally, the eligibility cut-off for SNAP is 130 percent of the federal poverty level, but this dataset uses 185 percent of the federal poverty level due to the high cost of living in Maryland.

Data source: United States Census Bureau, Maryland Department of Human Resources

Date: 2017

Moldova MD: Poverty Gap at National Poverty Lines: Urban: % data was reported at 1.300 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.100 % for 2011. Moldova MD: Poverty Gap at National Poverty Lines: Urban: % data is updated yearly, averaging 2.800 % from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2012, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.600 % in 2006 and a record low of 1.100 % in 2011. Moldova MD: Poverty Gap at National Poverty Lines: Urban: % data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Moldova – Table MD.World Bank.WDI: Poverty. Urban poverty gap at national poverty lines is the urban population's mean shortfall from the poverty lines (counting the nonpoor as having zero shortfall) as a percentage of the poverty lines. This measure reflects the depth of poverty as well as its incidence.; ; World Bank, Global Poverty Working Group. Data are compiled from official government sources or are computed by World Bank staff using national (i.e. country–specific) poverty lines.; ; This series only includes estimates that to the best of our knowledge are reasonably comparable over time for a country. Due to differences in estimation methodologies and poverty lines, estimates should not be compared across countries.

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The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designates Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) for purposes of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The LIHTC program is defined in Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The LIHTC is a tax incentive intended to increase the availability of affordable rental housing. The LIHTC statute provides two criteria for QCT eligibility. A census tract must have either: 1) a poverty rate of at least 25 percent; or 2) 50 percent or more of its householders must have incomes below 60 percent of the area median household income. The area corresponds to a metropolitan or a non-metropolitan area. Further, the LIHTC statute requires that no more than 20 percent of the metropolitan area population reside within designated QCTs (This limit also applies collectively to the nonmetropolitan counties in each state). Thus, it is possible for a tract to meet one or both of the above criteria, but not be designated as a QCT. With respect to the census tracts, the Census Bureau defines them in cooperation with local authorities every ten years for the purposes of the decennial census and, following a public comment period, has recently completed defining tract boundaries for the 2010 Census. Note that when census tract boundaries are set, they remain unchanged for the next decade. Thus, tract boundaries will not be changed until the 2020 Decennial Census.This is a MD iMAP hosted service. Find more information at https://imap.maryland.gov.Feature Service Link:https://mdgeodata.md.gov/imap/rest/services/BusinessEconomy/MD_HousingDesignatedAreas/FeatureServer/1

Baltimore City, MD - Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Baltimore city, MD was 20.10% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Baltimore City, MD - Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Baltimore city, MD reached a record high of 24.20 in January of 2014 and a record low of 19.60 in January of 2022. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Baltimore City, MD - Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Baltimore city, MD - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.