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Sunday, December 27, 2015

Maryland's population is growing at a slower rate than the national average

Maryland's population inched up over the last year, but at a slower rate than the national average.

The state's population increased from 5,975,346 on July 1, 2014 to 6,006,401 as of July 1, 2015, according to U.S. Census estimates. That translates to more than 2,500 new residents per month.

The growth rate of less than 1 percent is lower than U.S. average, which also falls at below 1 percent. The country's population rose to 321.4 million as of July, up from 318.9 million a year earlier.

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18 comments:

Anonymous said...

A lot of people left when Owe'Malley was in office.

Anonymous said...

I for one just jumped the border from Delmar MD to Delmar DE.can't wait for my new home to be built . Tax free and ccw this is my best Christmas gift ever

Anonymous said...

taxes and regs...not good

Anonymous said...

maybe other states are opening up better section 8 housing than we have, you know with pools, gyms and in home keno

Anonymous said...

What a laugh.
People are fleeing the taxes and over-regulation.
The only reason there is any increase in the population of Maryland is because of all the illegals.

Anonymous said...

Duh! Maryland's percentage of gays and lesbians is higher than the national average, too. Do you think that might have something to do with it?

Anonymous said...

What a surprise. Reasonable hard working people move away from socialism. Shocking.

Anonymous said...

Just gonna get worse , more and more people are leaving the state.

Anonymous said...

Left 2.5 years ago.......would never come back.....swfl is a paradise like no other you can keep the dump known as the shore......and maryland altogether.....

Anonymous said...

Wait until the muslim population Explodes so too speak.

Anonymous said...

Wow! I left the state and move to North Carolina. This was indeed the best thing I have ever done for myself. I will NEVER come back to Maryland. Especially, the Eastern Shore.

Section 8 is Maryland's Gate...outta here BRO said...

I plan on leaving Maryland as well...looking for a job out WEST....open carry is legal

Anonymous said...

I moved from va to md now off to TX F this state.

Anonymous said...

I believe MD is down to 5 fortune 500 companies also, big drop since otaxi.

Anonymous said...

gee I wonder why

Anonymous said...

the Syrians will help our population grow until their weapons arrive and then our population growth will slow dramatically

Anonymous said...

no jobs unless you are a public sector parasite

Anonymous said...

3% piggy back taxes. Millionaire tax which starts at 450,000. High income tax. High property tax , Industry leaving . Cheaper to live else were an drive in to work