Rawlings, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 476, Rawlings'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

Rawlings is a small community located in Maryland, within Allegany County. The total population is 476. It ranks as the 388th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rawlings is 31.0 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rawlings is $68,229. This is 34% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.6%. This is 62% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Rawlings, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $144,500. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $419,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Rawlings is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rawlings has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. Asian residents account for 14.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.9% vs 46.6%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (14.1% vs 6.5%).

Education

8.8% 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. This is 80% 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 87.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rawlings, 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.