Maryland Federal Spending
Federal obligations data for all 24 counties — FY2024 from USASpending.gov
Avg Per-Capita Spending
$12,005
Avg Total Per County
$3.9B
Counties with Data
24 of 24
Highest Federal Spending
By total obligations — FY2024
Highest Per-Capita Spending
By spending per resident — FY2024
All Maryland Counties
| County | Total Spending | Per Resident | Contracts | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $30.1B | $28,478 | $17.5B | $7.7B |
| Prince George's County | $10.4B | $10,852 | $5.4B | $965M |
| Howard County | $9.2B | $27,529 | $3.8B | $2.1B |
| Anne Arundel County | $8.8B | $14,818 | $5.2B | $177M |
| Baltimore County | $8.2B | $9,677 | $2.5B | $936M |
| Baltimore city | $7.1B | $12,268 | $2.5B | $2.5B |
| St. Mary's County | $5.0B | $43,776 | $4.4B | $24M |
| Harford County | $3.9B | $14,898 | $2.4B | $17M |
| Frederick County | $3.3B | $11,824 | $1.8B | $137M |
| Charles County | $1.3B | $7,910 | $404M | $43M |
| Carroll County | $1.1B | $6,099 | $69M | $33M |
| Washington County | $1.0B | $6,564 | $48M | $96M |
| Cecil County | $665M | $6,369 | $58M | $14M |
| Wicomico County | $622M | $5,970 | $13M | $47M |
| Calvert County | $589M | $6,283 | $46M | $10M |
| Allegany County | $481M | $7,102 | $16M | $22M |
| Worcester County | $446M | $8,366 | $8M | $11M |
| Talbot County | $437M | $11,580 | $115M | $11M |
| Queen Anne's County | $380M | $7,460 | $31M | $16M |
| Dorchester County | $285M | $8,749 | $46M | $17M |
| Garrett County | $241M | $8,377 | $7M | $45M |
| Caroline County | $212M | $6,353 | $125,114 | $23M |
| Somerset County | $196M | $7,941 | $9M | $48M |
| Kent County | $171M | $8,876 | $2M | $10M |
Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Spending in Maryland
Which county in Maryland receives the most federal funding?
Montgomery County receives the most total federal funding among Maryland counties with $30.1B in FY2024 obligations.
What is the average per-capita federal spending in Maryland?
The average per-capita federal spending across Maryland counties is $12,005, which is 28% above the national average of $9,394.
Does Maryland receive more or less federal money than the national average?
Maryland counties average $12,005 in per-capita federal spending, placing the state above the national average of $9,394 per resident.
What types of federal spending flow into Maryland counties?
Federal spending in Maryland counties includes contracts (for goods and services purchased by federal agencies), grants (federal awards to local governments, nonprofits, and institutions), and other direct obligations. The breakdown varies significantly by county based on military presence, research institutions, and local government programs.
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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.