Among the 50 states, Maryland ranks just 42nd in size, but 19th in population, with 5.6 million residents. A higher percentage of the state's population is of prime workforce age (25-44) compared with the nation as a whole. In addition, the state ranks first in the nation in median household income ($65,144 for 2006) and fifth in per capita income ($46,021 for 2007).
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