Maryland

Anne Arundel

588,261

2020 population

1790

first census record

census records

About Anne Arundel

Anne Arundel, Maryland, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 22,598. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 588,261.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Severn (Maryland), Battle of the Severn (Maryland), Battle of the Severn – Maryland Proprietary War 1655, and 108 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	588,261
2010	537,656
2000	489,656
1990	427,239
1980	370,775
1970	297,539
1960	206,634
1950	117,392
1940	68,375
1930	55,167
1920	43,408
1910	39,553
1900	39,620
1890	34,094
1880	28,526
1870	24,457
1860	23,900
1850	32,393
1840	29,532
1830	28,295
1820	27,165
1810	26,668
1800	22,623
1790	22,598

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Anne Arundel

Military engagements that took place in Anne Arundel, Maryland.

Battle of Severn (Maryland)

1655

Battle of the Severn (Maryland)

1655

Battle of the Severn – Maryland Proprietary War 1655

1655

Battle of the Severn 1655

1655

Coode's Rebellion (Maryland 1689)

1689

Battle of the Chesapeake — Maryland Waters 1813

1813

Annapolis MD — Naval Station Skirmish Threat (1861)

1861

Historic places in Anne Arundel

National Register of Historic Places listings in Anne Arundel, Maryland.

London Town Publik House

Davidsonville Historic District

Davidsonville

Paca House and Garden

Hammond-Harwood House

Magothy Quartzite Quarry Archeological Site

Tracy's Landing Tobacco House No. 2

Tracy's Landing

Colonial Annapolis Historic District (Boundary Increase)

Annapolis

Aisquith Farm E Archeological Site

Riva

Parkhurst

Harwood

Epiphany Chapel and Church House

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Frequently asked about Anne Arundel

When does Anne Arundel first appear in the US census?

Anne Arundel, Maryland first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 22,598.

What is the population of Anne Arundel?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Anne Arundel had a recorded population of 588,261.

Were any battles fought in Anne Arundel?

7 documented military engagements took place in Anne Arundel, including Battle of Severn (Maryland), Battle of the Severn (Maryland), Battle of the Severn – Maryland Proprietary War 1655.

How many historic places are in Anne Arundel?

108 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Anne Arundel, Maryland.

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