Gilmore, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 288, Gilmore's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Gilmore is a small community located in Maryland, within Allegany County. The total population is 288. It ranks as the 423rd most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gilmore is 37.0 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 33.7% of the population under 18, Gilmore has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gilmore is $110,179. This is 6% higher than the state median of $103,678. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Gilmore. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Gilmore, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gilmore has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.4% vs 46.6%).

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 15.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gilmore, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.