Allegany County, Maryland Demographics 2026
Allegany County, Maryland has a population of 67,452, the 16th most populous county in Maryland. The median household income is $59,603 and the median home value is $154,900. The poverty rate is 16.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Allegany County Quick Facts
How Allegany County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,762 | 67,452 | -0.5% |
| Median household income | $57,393 | $59,603 | +3.9% |
| Median home value | $149,200 | $154,900 | +3.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 68 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Allegany County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 18,804 | $48,162 | 25.1% | $123,200 |
| Frostburg | 6,977 | $52,977 | 28.8% | $181,700 |
| Cresaptown | 5,121 | $68,370 | 3.3% | $142,600 |
| La Vale | 4,196 | $77,500 | 4.6% | $170,800 |
| Bel Air | 1,837 | $97,685 | 0.2% | $195,700 |
| Westernport | 1,588 | $47,688 | 22.2% | $86,300 |
| Bowmans Addition | 1,102 | $82,475 | 29.0% | $187,300 |
| Potomac Park | 978 | $53,221 | 17.3% | $139,400 |
| Bowling Green | 966 | $76,140 | 7.7% | $132,000 |
| Lonaconing | 889 | $54,250 | 20.9% | $89,400 |
| Eckhart Mines | 670 | $64,100 | 2.5% | $182,700 |
| Barton | 663 | $50,972 | 14.8% | $89,800 |
| Corriganville | 622 | $76,023 | 10.6% | $144,200 |
| Midland | 589 | $63,906 | 21.2% | $127,500 |
| Grahamtown | 537 | $104,274 | 0.0% | $114,600 |
| Ellerslie | 514 | $37,240 | 16.3% | $163,300 |
| Mount Savage | 514 | $51,691 | 16.2% | $108,300 |
| Rawlings | 476 | $68,229 | 3.6% | $144,500 |
| Midlothian | 377 | N/A | 0.0% | $199,200 |
| Franklin | 373 | $26,193 | 50.3% | $65,500 |
| McCoole | 373 | $67,788 | 25.1% | $133,300 |
| Danville | 341 | N/A | 38.1% | N/A |
| Zihlman | 306 | $52,054 | 11.8% | $91,900 |
| Gilmore | 288 | $110,179 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Shaft | 285 | $86,958 | 8.4% | N/A |
| Pleasant Grove | 252 | $56,250 | 13.9% | $141,700 |
| Nikep | 194 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Dawson | 180 | $76,371 | 14.4% | $319,400 |
| Moscow | 176 | N/A | 44.3% | N/A |
| Bier | 118 | $113,317 | 0.0% | $118,600 |
| Detmold | 116 | $53,423 | 44.0% | N/A |
| Oldtown | 112 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Vale Summit | 92 | N/A | 39.1% | N/A |
| Luke | 89 | $81,250 | 2.3% | $51,000 |
| Barrelville | 71 | N/A | 2.8% | $96,300 |
| Little Orleans | 68 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| National | 64 | $33,864 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Klondike | 54 | $62,837 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Spring Gap | 49 | N/A | 26.5% | $279,200 |
| Carlos | 43 | $30,583 | 0.0% | $113,500 |
| Woodland | 42 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Ocean | 18 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Clarysville | 13 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Flintstone | 8 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Allegany County is located in Maryland with a total population of 67,452. It is the 16th most populous county out of 24 in Maryland. The county encompasses 44 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Allegany County is 41.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Allegany County is $59,603. This is 43% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 78% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $154,900. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $419,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Allegany County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Allegany County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.9% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (6.8%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 12.5%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.
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 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Allegany County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Maryland and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Allegany County, Maryland?
Allegany County has a population of 67,452, making it the 16th most populous county in Maryland.
What is the median income in Allegany County?
The median household income in Allegany County is $59,603 with a poverty rate of 16.9%.
How many cities are in Allegany County, Maryland?
Allegany County contains 44 Census-designated places.