Counties in Maryland

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Maryland is divided into 23 counties along with Baltimore City, which is considered an independent city and serves as a county equivalent. Here’s the complete list:

Full List of All Counties in Maryland

  1. Allegany County: Cities, Towns, Communities and Places in Allegany County, Maryland
  2. Anne Arundel County: Cities, Towns, Communities and Places in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
  3. Baltimore County: Cities, Communities and Places in Baltimore County, Maryland
  4. Calvert County: Towns, Communities and Places in Calvert County, Maryland
  5. Caroline County: Towns, Communities and Places in Caroline County, Maryland
  6. Carroll County: Cities, Towns, Communities and Places in Carroll County, Maryland
  7. Cecil County: Cities and Towns in Cecil County, Maryland
  8. Charles County: Towns, Communities and Places in Charles County, Maryland
  9. Dorchester County: Cities, Towns and Places in Dorchester County, Maryland
  10. Frederick County: Cities, Towns, Communities, Village and Places in Frederick County, Maryland
  11. Garrett County: Cities and Towns in Garrett County, Maryland
  12. Harford County: Cities, Towns, Communities and Places in Harford County, Maryland
  13. Howard County: Communities and Places in Howard County, Maryland
  14. Kent County: Towns, Communities and Places in Kent County, Maryland
  15. Montgomery County: Cities, Towns and Villages in Montgomery County, Arkansas
  16. Prince George’s County: Cities, Towns Communities and Places in Prince George’s County, Maryland
  17. Queen Anne’s County: Towns, Places and Communities in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland
  18. St. Mary’s County: Towns, Communities and Places in St. Mary’s County, Maryland
  19. Somerset County: Cities, Towns Communities and Places in Somerset County, Maryland
  20. Talbot County: Towns, Communities and Places in Talbot County, Maryland
  21. Washington County: Cities, Towns Places and Communities in Washington County, Maryland
  22. Wicomico County: Cities, Towns, Communities and Places in Wicomico County, Maryland
  23. Worcester County: City, Towns, Communities and Places in Worcester County, Maryland
  24. Baltimore City (independent city): Communities in Baltimore City (Independent City), Maryland
Maryland map and seal
Maryland map and seal

 

Category Quick Facts
Geography Located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S.
History Founded in 1634; became a state on April 28, 1788
Economy Known for aerospace, defense, and biotechnology
Climate Humid subtropical and humid continental climates
Natural Attractions Chesapeake Bay, Appalachian Mountains
Culture Famous for crab cakes and maritime traditions
Miscellaneous State bird is the Baltimore Oriole, State flower is the Black-Eyed Susan
Population Approximately 6.2 million people as of 2020 Census
Notable People Jada Pinkett Smith, Julie Bowen, Logic
Notable Places Baltimore, Annapolis, Ocean City
Bordering States Borders Pennsylvania to the north, Delaware to the east, Virginia and West Virginia to the south and west
Official Website https://www.maryland.gov/

 

Related: List of All 50 States in the United States

How many counties are in Maryland?

  • Maryland has a total of 23 counties and one independent city. The 23 counties are listed above.

What county in Maryland has the most population?

  • The county in Maryland with the highest population is Montgomery County. As of the 2020 census, Montgomery County had a population of 1,062,061 residents. It is considered the most populous county in Maryland and is located adjacent to Washington, D.C.

What county is Baltimore in?

  • Baltimore is located in Baltimore County, Maryland. It is the largest city in Maryland and serves as the county seat of Baltimore County. Baltimore County surrounds the independent city of Baltimore and is separate from it in terms of government administration.

How many counties and cities are in Maryland?

  • The state of Maryland has a total of 23 counties and one independent city (Baltimore City).