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Annapolis, Maryland Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Annapolis is 40,800, with 47% male and 53% female. The population has grown steadily, driven by its role as Maryland’s state capital, a hub of government, and a destination for tourism and sailing.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1649
  • County: Anne Arundel County
  • Land area: 8.1 square miles
  • Population density: 5,037 people per square mile
  • Area code: 410, 443
  • Zip codes: 21401, 21403, 21409

Geography and Location

Annapolis, Maryland’s state capital, is located on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, at the mouth of the Severn River. Positioned about 25 miles southeast of Baltimore and 30 miles east of Washington, D.C., Annapolis is centrally located within the greater Baltimore-Washington metropolitan region. The city is known for its historic charm, with well-preserved 18th-century buildings and cobblestone streets, reflecting its colonial past. Annapolis has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. Its coastal location makes it a major hub for sailing, boating, and other maritime activities. Annapolis is home to the U.S. Naval Academy, a prominent institution that plays a significant role in the city’s identity and economy. The city’s economy is also driven by tourism, with visitors coming to explore its historic sites, such as the Maryland State House and St. John’s College, as well as its vibrant waterfront. Annapolis is connected to major regional highways, including U.S. Route 50, which links it to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., making it a desirable location for commuters, tourists, and government officials.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.7 years
Median household income: $49,243
Median house value: $165,600

Population by Race

Races in Annapolis:

  • White Non-Hispanic (59.0%)
  • Black (31.4%)
  • Hispanic (6.4%)
  • Other race (2.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.7%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: Irish (12.2%), German (11.8%), English (10.2%), Italian (4.9%), United States (4.5%), Scottish (2.9%).

Elevation: 40 feet

Land area: 6.7 square miles

Map of Annapolis, MD

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Annapolis

  • High school or higher: 82.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 38.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Annapolis city

  • Never married: 35.7%
  • Now married: 42.1%
  • Separated: 3.5%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

9.7% Foreign born (5.1% Latin America, 2.3% Europe, 1.6% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +3,190 (+9.8%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Annapolis:

  • ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER (2001 MEDICAL PARKWAY)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Annapolis:

  • CROWNSVILLE HOSPITAL CENTER (about 8 miles; CROWNSVILLE, MD)
  • NORTH ARUNDEL HOSP (about 16 miles; GLEN BURNIE, MD)
  • JOHNS HOPKINS BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER (about 22 miles; BALTIMORE, MD)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Annapolis:

  • BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON INTL (about 18 miles; BALTIMORE, MD; Abbreviation: BWI)
  • ANDREWS AFB (about 28 miles; CAMP SPRINGS, MD; Abbreviation: ADW)
  • RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL (about 38 miles; WASHINGTON, DC; Abbreviation: DCA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Annapolis:

  • SOUTH RIVER (about 6 miles; EDGEWATER, MD; Abbreviation: 00B)
  • LEE (about 6 miles; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Abbreviation: ANP)
  • KENTMORR AIRPARK (about 12 miles; STEVENSVILLE, MD; Abbreviation: 3W3)

Amtrak station near Annapolis:

  • 20 miles: BWI AIRPORT RAIL STATION (BALTIMORE, AMTRAK WAY). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Annapolis:

  • UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY (Full-time enrollment: 4,172; Location: 121 Blake Road; Public; Website: www.usna.edu)
  • ST JOHN’S COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 531; Location: 60 COLLEGE AVE; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.sjca.edu/main.html; Offers Master’s degree)
  • FLEET BUSINESS SCHOOL (Full-time enrollment: 166; Location: 2530 RIVA RD STE 201; Private, for-profit; Website: fleetbusiness.net)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Annapolis:

  • ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 6 miles; ARNOLD, MD; Full-time enrollment: 6,467)
  • BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; BOWIE, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,323)
  • PRINCE GEORGES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 22 miles; LARGO, MD; Full-time enrollment: 5,764)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND-BALTIMORE (about 24 miles; Baltimore, MD; Full-time enrollment: 4,456)
  • UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE (about 24 miles; BALTIMORE, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,230)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND-BALTIMORE COUNTY (about 25 miles; BALTIMORE, MD; Full-time enrollment: 9,095)
  • JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; BALTIMORE, MD; Full-time enrollment: 12,330)

Schools

Public high schools in Annapolis:

  • BROADNECK SENIOR HIGH (Students: 2,183; Location: 1265 GREEN HOLLY DR; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • ANNAPOLIS SR. HIGH (Students: 1,683; Location: 2700 RIVA RD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high schools in Annapolis:

  • ANNAPOLIS AREA CHRISTIAN SCHOO (Students: 794; Location: 716 BESTGATE RD; Grades: PK – 12)
  • KEY SCHOOL (Students: 662; Location: 534 HILLSMERE DRIVE; Grades: PK – 12)
  • ST MARYS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 580; Location: 113 DUKE OF GLOUCHESTER; Grades: 9 – 12)
  • LEARNING COMMUNITY THE (Students: 280; Location: 110 SHILEY STREET; Grades: KG – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Annapolis:

  • CAPE ST. CLAIRE ELEMENTARY (Students: 658; Location: 931 BLUE RIDGE RD; Grades: KG – 05)
  • WILEY H. BATES MIDDLE (Students: 627; Location: 701 CHASE AVE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • WINDSOR FARM ELEMENTARY (Students: 552; Location: 591 BROADNECK RD; Grades: KG – 05)
  • ANNAPOLIS MIDDLE (Students: 531; Location: 1399 FOREST DR; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • MILLS – PAROLE ELEMENTARY (Students: 434; Location: 103 CHINQUAPIN ROUND RD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • GERMANTOWN ELEMENTARY (Students: 409; Location: 1411 CEDAR PARK RD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • GEORGETOWN EAST ELEMENTARY (Students: 386; Location: 111 DOGWOOD RD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • HILLSMERE ELEMENTARY (Students: 369; Location: 3052 ARUNDEL ON THE BAY RD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ROLLING KNOLLS ELEMENTARY (Students: 318; Location: 1985 VALLEY RD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • WEST ANNAPOLIS ELEMENTARY (Students: 268; Location: 210 ANNAPOLIS ST; Grades: PK – 05)

Biggest private primary/middle schools in Annapolis:

  • ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 915; Location: 111 DUKE OF GLOUCESTER STREET; Grades: KG – 8)
  • ST ANNES DAY SCHOOL (Students: 413; Location: 3112 ARUNDEL ON THE BAY RD; Grades: PK – 8)
  • NAVAL ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 285; Location: 74 GREENBURY POINT ROAD; Grades: PK – 5)
  • HERITAGE LEARNING CENTER (Students: 248; Location: 1740 FOREST DRIVE; Grades: PK – KG)
  • ST MARTINS LUTHERAN CHURCH SCH (Students: 211; Location: 1120 SPA ROAD; Grades: PK – 8)
  • CREATIVE GARDEN SCHOOL LTD (Students: 171; Location: 2124 BAY FRONT TER; Grades: PK – KG)
  • MONTESSORI INT’L CHILDRENS HOU (Students: 142; Location: 1641 WINCHESTER ROAD; Grades: PK – 5)
  • THE HARBOUR SCHOOL AN INNOVATI (Students: 137; Location: 1277 GREEN HOLLY DR; Grades: UG – UG)
  • BOOK OF LIFE ACADEMY (Students: 102; Location: 913 CEDAR PARK RD; Grades: KG – 8)
  • WEEMS CREEK NURSERY SCHOOL KDG (Students: 100; Location: 238 KIRKLEY ROAD; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Annapolis:

  • PL OF ANNAPOLIS AND ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, INC. (Operating income: $15,740,049; Location: 5 HARRY S. TRUMAN PARKWAY; 1,154,364 books; 95,318 audio materials; 38,008 video materials; 2,988 serial subscriptions)

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