Nikep, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Nikep, Maryland had a total population of 194, the 450th 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%.
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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+)
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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 Nikep
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whaleyville | 198 | $115,288 | $187,800 | 53.9% | 3.0% |
| Mount Briar | 201 | $237,404 | $321,200 | 44.6% | 9.0% |
| Choptank | 186 | $127,791 | $286,000 | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Kennedyville | 205 | $36,510 | $263,500 | 21.5% | 9.8% |
| Fishing Creek | 207 | N/A | $275,000 | 31.6% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 194, Nikep'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
Nikep is a small community located in Maryland, within Allegany County. The total population is 194. It ranks as the 450th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.
Age Demographics
The median age in Nikep is 25.9 years. This is 34% lower than the state median of 39.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Nikep. 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 Nikep, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Nikep was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Nikep 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
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. 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.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Nikep, 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 Nikep, Maryland?
Nikep, Maryland has a population of 194 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Nikep, MD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Nikep — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Nikep, MD?
The ACS sample for Nikep 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 Nikep, Maryland?
Nikep's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Nikep, MD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Nikep — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Nikep, Maryland?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Nikep hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.