National, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, National, Maryland had a total population of 64, the 501st largest community in Maryland, with a median household income of $33,864, which is 67% lower than the state average. 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
- Household income is 67% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
National Quick Facts
How National 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 | 48 | 64 | +33.3% |
How National 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+)
National 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 National
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Springs | 61 | N/A | $357,100 | 53.8% | 0.0% |
| Little Orleans | 68 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Templeville | 63 | $39,375 | N/A | 0.0% | 17.5% |
| Barrelville | 71 | N/A | $96,300 | 9.3% | 2.8% |
| Allen | 55 | N/A | N/A | 52.7% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 64, National'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
National is a small community located in Maryland, within Allegany County. The total population is 64. It ranks as the 501st most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.
Age Demographics
The median age in National is 66.6 years. This is 69% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in National is $33,864. This is 67% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 58% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in National. 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 National, 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
Every resident counted in National was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% 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 89.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for National, 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 National, Maryland?
National, Maryland has a population of 64 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in National, MD?
The median household income in National is $33,864, which is 58% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in National, MD?
The ACS sample for National 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 National, Maryland?
National's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in National, MD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for National — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is National, Maryland?
17.2% of adults (25+) in National hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.