Allegany County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Allegany County is located in Maryland with a total population of 67,762. It is the 16th most populous county out of 24 in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Allegany County is 41.7 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Allegany County is $57,393. This is 44% lower than the state median of $101,652. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 84% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $149,200. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $397,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Allegany County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Allegany County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 7.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.4% vs 47.4%). The Black or African American population (7.0%) is well below the state average of 29.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 6.4%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 42.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.