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8,296 registered sex offenders in Maryland
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Registry snapshot
October 2026- Registry records
- 8,296
- Registry source
- Maryland Sex Offender Registry
- Counties represented
- 24
- Cities represented
- 456
- ZIP areas represented
- 400
This is a snapshot. Check the official registry for current information.
Registry statistics
Population and rate comparison- Registry records per 10,000 residents
- 13.4
Statewide rate for Maryland
- Population estimate
- 6,206,011
- About 1 registry record per
- 748 residents
About this snapshot
The October 2026 snapshot lists 8,296 registry records in Maryland. It includes 24 counties, 456 cities, and 400 ZIP areas. With an estimated population of 6,206,011, that is 13.4 registry records per 10,000 residents. City, county, and ZIP totals can overlap.
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County distribution in Maryland
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore city | 2,368 | 573,243 | 41.3 |
| Baltimore County | 1,457 | 850,796 | 17.1 |
| Prince George's County | 1,217 | 959,754 | 12.7 |
| Anne Arundel County | 720 | 598,166 | 12.0 |
| Montgomery County | 669 | 1,065,949 | 6.3 |
| Harford County | 398 | 263,757 | 15.1 |
| Washington County | 342 | 155,709 | 22.0 |
| Frederick County | 324 | 287,048 | 11.3 |
| Charles County | 275 | 170,527 | 16.1 |
| Howard County | 273 | 336,328 | 8.1 |
| Carroll County | 263 | 175,321 | 15.0 |
| Wicomico County | 257 | 104,914 | 24.5 |
| Cecil County | 237 | 104,960 | 22.6 |
| Allegany County | 204 | 67,452 | 30.2 |
| Worcester County | 174 | 53,700 | 32.4 |
| Dorchester County | 140 | 32,754 | 42.7 |
| St. Mary's County | 138 | 115,126 | 12.0 |
| Calvert County | 128 | 94,313 | 13.6 |
| Somerset County | 103 | 24,822 | 41.5 |
| Caroline County | 101 | 33,669 | 30.0 |
| Garrett County | 100 | 28,615 | 34.9 |
| Queen Anne's County | 80 | 51,825 | 15.4 |
| Talbot County | 63 | 37,917 | 16.6 |
| Kent County | 40 | 19,346 | 20.7 |
City distribution in Maryland
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 105 | 40,580 | 25.9 |
| Laurel | 84 | 29,798 | 28.2 |
| Annapolis | 72 | 40,720 | 17.7 |
| Germantown | 71 | 90,719 | 7.8 |
| Aberdeen | 70 | 17,298 | 40.5 |
| Severn | 38 | 58,402 | 6.5 |
| Abingdon | 30 | 5,019 | 59.8 |
| Rising Sun | 12 | 2,764 | 43.4 |
| Adelphi | 8 | 17,395 | 4.6 |
| Boyds | 8 | — | — |
| Accokeek | 7 | 14,362 | 4.9 |
| Arbutus | 7 | 22,507 | 3.1 |
| Cheverly | 6 | 6,096 | 9.8 |
| Accident | 4 | 351 | 114.0 |
| Dunkirk | 4 | 2,166 | 18.5 |
| Adamstown | 3 | 2,025 | 14.8 |
| Abell | 1 | — | — |
| Aquasco | 1 | 719 | 13.9 |
| District Heigts | 1 | — | — |
| Forrestville | 1 | — | — |
Each area shows its own total. City, county, and ZIP totals can overlap. Population figures, where shown: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How many registered sex offenders are listed in Maryland?
The October 2026 snapshot lists 8,296 registry records in Maryland. Counts may differ from official registry totals. Check the official registry for current details.
How do city, county, and ZIP totals relate?
City, county, and ZIP boundaries can overlap, so the same registry record may appear in more than one area.
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