Little Orleans, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Little Orleans, Maryland had a total population of 68, the 500th largest community in Maryland. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Little Orleans Quick Facts
How Little Orleans 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 | 68 | 68 | +0.0% |
How Little Orleans Compares
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+)
Little Orleans Rankings in Maryland
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Other Cities 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 |
Cities Similar to Little Orleans
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrelville | 71 | N/A | $96,300 | 9.3% | 2.8% |
| Eagle Harbor | 72 | $81,771 | $167,400 | 26.2% | 8.3% |
| National | 64 | $33,864 | N/A | 17.2% | 0.0% |
| Templeville | 63 | $39,375 | N/A | 0.0% | 17.5% |
| Indian Springs | 61 | N/A | $357,100 | 53.8% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 68, Little Orleans'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
Little Orleans is a small community located in Maryland, within Allegany County. The total population is 68. It ranks as the 500th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.
Age Demographics
The median age in Little Orleans is 34.3 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. 14.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Little Orleans. 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 Little Orleans, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 26.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 61% lower than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Little Orleans has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.2% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.2% vs 46.6%).
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Little Orleans, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Little Orleans, Maryland?
Little Orleans, Maryland has a population of 68 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Little Orleans, MD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Little Orleans — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Little Orleans, MD?
The ACS sample for Little Orleans recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Little Orleans, Maryland?
Little Orleans's population is 91.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Little Orleans, MD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Little Orleans — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Little Orleans, Maryland?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Little Orleans hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.