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Virginia vs Maryland population, 1990 to 2025

Virginia leads Maryland in 2025 population: 8,880,107 vs 6,265,347. Compare annual state data from 1990.

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  • Virginia: 6.2M in 1990, 8.9M in 2025.
  • Maryland: 4.8M in 1990, 6.3M in 2025.

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Virginia had the larger population in 2025: 8,880,107 versus 6,265,347 for Maryland, a gap of 2,614,760. Over the full period from 1990, Virginia grew by 42.9%, while Maryland grew by 30.6%. Virginia was ahead in 1990 and remained ahead at every annual observation in the displayed series. The comparison uses the same reference year for both states.

The Census series compares July 1 resident populations for Virginia and Maryland. In 1990, their counts were 6,213,526 and 4,797,431, respectively. Estimates from different Census vintages are joined across decades, and revisions can affect the measured trend. These state totals include residents throughout each state rather than only its cities. They describe the scale and direction of population change but do not, on their own, separate births, deaths and migration.

The data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates, July 1 (vintages 1999, 2000–2010 intercensal, 2020 and 2025), people. Retrieved November 5, 2026. July 1 resident population estimates. Different Census vintages are joined across decades; revisions can affect comparisons.

Virginia vs Maryland population, Resident population, 1990 to 2025, 1990–2025
DateVirginiaMaryland
19906.2M4.8M
19916.3M4.9M
19926.4M4.9M
19936.5M4.9M
19946.5M5M
19956.6M5M
19966.7M5.1M
19976.7M5.1M
19986.8M5.1M
19996.9M5.2M
20007.1M5.3M
20017.2M5.4M
20027.3M5.4M
20037.4M5.5M
20047.5M5.5M
20057.6M5.6M
20067.7M5.6M
20077.8M5.7M
20087.8M5.7M
20097.9M5.7M
20108M5.8M
20118.1M5.8M
20128.2M5.9M
20138.3M5.9M
20148.3M6M
20158.4M6M
20168.4M6M
20178.5M6M
20188.5M6M
20198.6M6.1M
20208.6M6.2M
20218.7M6.2M
20228.7M6.2M
20238.7M6.2M
20248.8M6.2M
20258.9M6.3M

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Frequently asked questions

Which has a larger population, Virginia or Maryland?

Virginia had the larger population in 2025, at 8,880,107 compared with 6,265,347 for Maryland. The gap was 2,614,760 residents.

How have Virginia and Maryland changed since 1990?

Virginia moved from 6,213,526 to 8,880,107, a 42.9% increase. Maryland moved from 4,797,431 to 6,265,347, a 30.6% increase.

What exactly is being compared?

Census July 1 resident population estimates for the two whole states. The series combines Census vintages and does not isolate the causes of population change.

Where does this data come from?

U.S. Census Bureau population estimates, July 1 (vintages 1999, 2000–2010 intercensal, 2020 and 2025), people. Retrieved November 5, 2026. July 1 resident population estimates. Different Census vintages are joined across decades; revisions can affect comparisons. You can download the full table as a CSV from this page.

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