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Anne Arundel County, MD market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Anne Arundel County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 603,380
- +1.7% since 2020
- Households
- 224,748
- Median household income
- $124,911
- +23.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $467,900
- Jobs located here
- 269,614
- Highest market score
- 80
- Gas stations, #147 of 2,358 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 603,380 people live in Anne Arundel County, in 224,748 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Anne Arundel County grew 1.7%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Anne Arundel County is $124,911 a year, 55% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 23.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Anne Arundel County spend the most on pets (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle maintenance and repairs (107, still above the U.S.).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Anne Arundel County are for gas stations (80), pet stores (75) and laundromats (75). Anne Arundel County ranks #147 of 2,358 scored counties for gas stations.
Anne Arundel County is part of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area. For its number of households, Anne Arundel County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for urgent care and walk-in clinics (80% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Anne Arundel County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Anne Arundel County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas stations | 80 | #147 of 2,358 | 185 | 8.2 | $3.7M | 156 | 122 |
| Pet stores | 75 | #96 of 974 | 44 | 2.0 | $6.3M | 140 | 18 |
| Laundromats | 75 | #99 of 785 | 22 | 1.0 | $25.5M | 204 | 15 |
| Chiropractors | 75 | #140 of 1,490 | 90 | 4.0 | $3.6M | 150 | 53 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 74 | #142 of 1,302 | 89 | 4.0 | $3.6M | 116 | 26 |
| Tire shops | 73 | #209 of 1,530 | 67 | 3.0 | $3.4M | 137 | 24 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 73 | #231 of 2,063 | 187 | 8.3 | $6.1M | 165 | 114 |
| Convenience stores | 72 | #359 of 2,261 | 144 | 6.4 | $11.2M | 142 | 78 |
| Child care and preschools | 71 | #238 of 1,611 | 152 | 6.8 | $1.1M | 111 | 107 |
| Grocery stores | 71 | #367 of 2,070 | 119 | 5.3 | $13.5M | 146 | 102 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 71 | #403 of 2,402 | 313 | 13.9 | $5.1M | 152 | 180 |
| Funeral homes | 69 | #244 of 1,472 | 28 | 1.2 | $1.1M | 163 | 17 |
| Veterinarians | 69 | #300 of 1,485 | 83 | 3.7 | $3.4M | 123 | 73 |
| Home inspectors | 68 | #68 of 415 | 5 | 0.2 | Index only | 322 | 15 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 68 | #270 of 1,461 | 71 | 3.2 | $3.9M | 154 | 61 |
| Pet businesses | 68 | #340 of 2,200 | 227 | 10.1 | $1.2M | 140 | 152 |
| Insurance agencies | 68 | #525 of 2,272 | 297 | 13.2 | $2M | 155 | 170 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 67 | #462 of 2,405 | 1,244 | 55.4 | $917K | 138 | 401 |
| Roofing and gutters | 66 | #228 of 1,177 | 91 | 4.0 | $9.3M | 110 | 46 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 65 | #391 of 1,889 | 223 | 9.9 | $5.1M | 123 | 128 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 64 | #590 of 2,405 | 2,193 | 97.6 | $520K | 140 | 1,091 |
| Pizza | 63 | #532 of 2,090 | 169 | 7.5 | $6.7M | 133 | 571 |
| Pest control | 62 | #197 of 699 | 44 | 2.0 | $9.8M | 96 | 30 |
| Barbershops | 62 | #409 of 1,356 | 122 | 5.4 | $2.2M | 115 | 15 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #582 of 2,339 | 477 | 21.2 | $553K | 128 | 158 |
| Electricians | 61 | #334 of 1,160 | 73 | 3.2 | $11.6M | 96 | 172 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 61 | #409 of 1,327 | 61 | 2.7 | $3.8M | 122 | 61 |
| Gyms | 61 | #484 of 1,792 | 176 | 7.8 | $1.5M | 118 | 93 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 60 | #154 of 479 | 16 | 0.7 | $14.4M | 104 | 15 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 60 | #465 of 1,493 | 157 | 7.0 | $2.7M | 94 | 246 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 60 | #495 of 1,707 | 166 | 7.4 | $5.1M | 107 | 246 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 59 | #213 of 777 | 47 | 2.1 | $5.7M | 142 | 93 |
| Home repair trades | 59 | #626 of 2,057 | 330 | 14.7 | $2.6M | 105 | 464 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 59 | #776 of 2,222 | 312 | 13.9 | $3.7M | 120 | 571 |
| House cleaning | 58 | #269 of 847 | 65 | 2.9 | $6.6M | 103 | 150 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 58 | #436 of 1,334 | 122 | 5.4 | $2.2M | 110 | 79 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 58 | #572 of 1,656 | 152 | 6.8 | $2.1M | 120 | 346 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 58 | #674 of 2,088 | 345 | 15.4 | $783K | 118 | 172 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 55 | #686 of 1,771 | 266 | 11.8 | $1.6M | 96 | 426 |
| Property management | 53 | #392 of 910 | 79 | 3.5 | Index only | 96 | 105 |
| Auto repair and car care | 53 | #1,079 of 2,401 | 795 | 35.4 | $289K | 108 | 366 |
| Spas and skin care | 52 | #807 of 1,769 | 238 | 10.6 | $1.1M | 126 | 73 |
| Auto repair shops | 52 | #1,100 of 2,378 | 488 | 21.7 | $471K | 106 | 255 |
| Dry cleaners | 51 | #246 of 507 | 30 | 1.3 | $18.7M | 119 | 45 |
| Car washes and detailing | 50 | #717 of 1,451 | 87 | 3.9 | $2.6M | 105 | 53 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 50 | #1,175 of 2,385 | 1,043 | 46.4 | $253K | 119 | 313 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 49 | #979 of 1,886 | 298 | 13.3 | $1.1M | 110 | 209 |
| Nail salons | 47 | #787 of 1,328 | 181 | 8.1 | $1.5M | 87 | 60 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 46 | #191 of 325 | 20 | 0.9 | $16.2M | 66 | 19 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 46 | #1,197 of 2,087 | 450 | 20.0 | $1.2M | 98 | 254 |
| Physical therapy | 45 | #856 of 1,422 | 171 | 7.6 | $1.9M | 79 | 101 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 45 | #1,315 of 2,210 | 611 | 27.2 | $919K | 104 | 314 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 45 | #1,431 of 2,394 | 2,027 | 90.2 | $160K | 105 | 754 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 40 | #1,606 of 2,176 | 897 | 39.9 | Index only | 87 | 263 |
| Real estate | 38 | #1,746 of 2,229 | 1,140 | 50.7 | Index only | 86 | 513 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 36 | #698 of 887 | 159 | 7.1 | Index only | 68 | 59 |
Household spending in Anne Arundel County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $229.7M | $1,022 | 107 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $688.3M | $3,063 | 118 |
| Food away from home | $1.1B | $5,075 | 125 |
| Groceries | $1.6B | $7,165 | 113 |
| Personal care products and services | $263.7M | $1,173 | 117 |
| Child care and other personal services | $169.7M | $755 | 130 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $270.2M | $1,202 | 122 |
| Medical and dental services | $323.7M | $1,440 | 112 |
| Pets | $278.8M | $1,241 | 136 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $561.3M | $2,497 | 122 |
| Vehicle insurance | $579.8M | $2,580 | 132 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $845.2M | $3,761 | 125 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $430.2M | $1,914 | 135 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $4.2B | $18,828 | 113 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Anne Arundel County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 603,380+1.7% since 2020
- Households
- 224,748
- Median age
- 40.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 415 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,442
- Median household income
- $124,911+23.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $156,835
- Median home value
- $467,900
- Jobs located here
- 269,614
- Daytime population
- 605,412Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Anne Arundel County, MD growing?
Population estimates put Anne Arundel County at 603,380 people in 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 224,748 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 23.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Anne Arundel County, MD spend?
Households in Anne Arundel County spend about $4.2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.6B on groceries and $1.1B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Anne Arundel County runs highest on pets (an index of 136, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (107, still above the U.S.).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Anne Arundel County, MD?
Of the business types scored in Anne Arundel County, gas stations (80), pet stores (75) and laundromats (75) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gas stations, that ranks #147 of 2,358 scored counties.
How does Anne Arundel County, MD compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Anne Arundel County is $124,911, 55% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $467,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for urgent care and walk-in clinics (80% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (43% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Anne Arundel County, each ranked against other counties.
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