Maryland families are facing a wide range of challenges, such as the high cost of essentials like child care and housing, and that is affecting the well-being of children across the state. Maryland ranks 19th in child well-being according to the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book, released by The Annie E. Casey Foundation.
The Data Book, released annually, is a 50-state report of recent household data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation that analyzes how children and families are faring. Each year, the Data Book presents national and state data from 16 indicators in four domains — economic well-being, education, health, and family and community factors — and ranks the states according to how children are faring overall.
KIDS COUNT County Fact Sheets
The experiences and challenges Maryland children and their families have day to day is shaped by where they live and the choices that local policymakers make. Our county fact sheets provide a data snapshot about how children in each county are faring. Download all the fact sheets or view what is happening in your county.
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