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Maryland
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Basic Statistics
Maryland has a population of 6,177,224, of which 78% of the population is aged 18+ (U.S. Census, 2021)
3 of Maryland's 24 counties lie within the Appalachian Region
Maryland is the 2nd least impoverished state in the U.S., with just 9.7% of the state's residents earning below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level
All three Marlyand counties located in the Appalachian Region have higher poverty rates than the state average
1 out of every 10 adults in Maryland has not graduated from high school
Literacy in Maryland
20% of Maryland adults read below a 3rd Grade level
31.2% of Maryland adults read between a 3rd and 8th Grade level
48.8% of Maryland adults are proficient in reading texts above an 8th Grade level
Numeracy in Maryland
30.2% of Maryland adults struggle to perform math problems that require more than 1 step
31% of Maryland adults struggle to perform math problems that require more than 3 steps
38.8% of Maryland adults are proficient in math taught above an 8th Grade level
Literacy by County
In Maryland's 3 Appalachian counties, nearly 2 out of every 3 adults read below an 8th Grade level
Over 1 in 10 adults has not graduated from high school
Nearly 1 in 4 residents earns below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level
Literacy by County
In Maryland's 3 Appalachian counties, nearly 3 out of every 4 adults struggle to perform basic math
Nearly 1 in 5 residents relies on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance
Just 6.8% of residents lack health insurance
Maryland Adult Education Resources
Literacy Council of Washington County
15 Randolph Ave.
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Charge for Services:
Yes
Washington County Family Center
221 McRand Ct.
Suite 300
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Charge for Services:
No
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