Luke, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 89, Luke'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

Luke is a small community located in Maryland, within Allegany County. The total population is 89. It ranks as the 493rd most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Luke is 44.5 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Luke is $81,250. This is 22% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.3%. This is 76% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 9.8%. This is 100% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $51,000. Housing costs are 88% lower than the state median of $419,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.6x, Luke is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Luke has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.8% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 12.5%.

Education

11.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% 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 88.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Luke, 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.