Allegany County Summary

Life in Allegany County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Allegany County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Allegany County:

  • The population in Allegany County is 68,161.

  • The median home value in Allegany County is $139,825.

  • The median income in Allegany County is $55,248.

  • The median rent in Allegany County is $743.

  • The unemployment rate in Allegany County is 6.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Allegany County is 15.9%.

  • The average high in Allegany County is 67.2° and there are 90.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Allegany County

List Of Cities & Towns in Allegany County

Cumberland, MD Population 19,041

Frostburg, MD Population 7,118

Cresaptown, MD Population 4,746

La Vale, MD Population 4,351

Westernport, MD Population 1,993

Bel Air, MD Population 1,670

Bowling Green, MD Population 1,102

Lonaconing, MD Population 1,071

Potomac Park, MD Population 976

Corriganville, MD Population 717

Midland, MD Population 699

Bowmans Addition, MD Population 690

Barton, MD Population 606

Danville, MD Population 597

Mount Savage, MD Population 582

Ellerslie, MD Population 575

Eckhart Mines, MD Population 514

Rawlings, MD Population 438

Gilmore, MD Population 359

Grahamtown, MD Population 325

Zihlman, MD Population 316

McCoole, MD Population 314

Midlothian, MD Population 313

Pleasant Grove, MD Population 287

Shaft, MD Population 281

Moscow, MD Population 229

Klondike, MD Population 228

Bier, MD Population 214

Flintstone, MD Population 183

Franklin, MD Population 166

Vale Summit, MD Population 105

Detmold, MD Population 99

Luke, MD Population 94

Oldtown, MD Population 87

Ahoskie , MD Population 64

Barrelville, MD Population 64

Dawson, MD Population 62

Carlos, MD Population 52

Woodland, MD Population 42

Spring Gap, MD Population 42

National, MD Population 25

Ahtanum , MD Population 17

Clarysville, MD Population 13

Nikep, MD Population 0

Map Of Allegany County

Allegany County, MD Weather

  • The average high in Allegany County is 67.2°.

  • There are 81.74 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 90.9 inches of rain each year with 13.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:27 hours of sun each day in Allegany County.

StatAllegany County
Mean High67.2
Nice Days81.74
Rainfall90.9
Snowfall13.1
Sunny_hours4:27
67.2°
Average High
90.9
Inches of Rain

Allegany County Photos

Belairmainstreet
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Cumberland Md Braddock Road
Source: Public Domain
Cumberland Basin Looking North
Source: Public Domain
Alt Us  Cumberland Narrows
Source: Wikipedia User Sethbernard87 at English | GFDL
Wills Creek Cumberland
Source: Wikipedia User Tim Kiser (w:User:Malephe | CC BY-SA 2.5
Downtown Cumberland
Source: Wikipedia User Loco301 | CC BY-SA 3.0

Allegany County Demographics

Population over time in Allegany County

The current population in Allegany County is 68,161. The population has decreased -3.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 68,684 -3.3%
2021 71,002 -0.6%
2020 71,445 -

Gender in Allegany County

  • Allegany County is 47.3% female with 32,249 female residents.

  • Allegany County is 52.7% male with 35,911 male residents.

Female
47.3% (32,249)
Male
52.7% (35,911)
Gender Allegany County MD USA
Female 47.3% 51.3% 50.4%
Male 52.7% 48.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Allegany County

Allegany County is:

  • 86.7% White with 59,108 White residents.

  • 7.2% African American with 4,895 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 68 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 631 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 134 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 1,943 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.0% Hispanic with 1,377 Hispanic residents.

White
86.7% (59,108)
African American
7.2% (4,895)
American Indian
0.1% (68)
Asian
0.9% (631)
Hawaiian
0.0% (5)
Other
0.2% (134)
Two Or More
2.9% (1,943)
Hispanic
2.0% (1,377)

Table: Allegany County By Race

Race Allegany County MD USA
White 86.7% 48.5% 58.9%
African American 7.2% 29.5% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 6.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.0% 10.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Allegany County, Maryland

  • 7.1% of households in Allegany County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.3% of households in Allegany County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Allegany County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Allegany County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Allegany County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Allegany County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Allegany County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Allegany County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Allegany County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.9% of households in Allegany County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.1% (4,834)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.3% (4,298)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.7% (6,639)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.2% (6,967)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.0% (8,890)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.6% (12,022)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.2% (8,989)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.7% (10,027)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.2% (3,519)
$200,000 or more
2.9% (1,970)
Income Allegany County MD USA
Less than $10,000 7.1% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.3% 2.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.7% 4.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.2% 5.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.0% 8.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 13.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.7% 19.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.2% 12.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.9% 17.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Allegany County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Allegany County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Allegany County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Allegany County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Allegany County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Allegany County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Allegany County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Allegany County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Allegany County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Allegany County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (1,363)
9-12th Grade
7% (4,771)
High School / GED
41% (27,946)
Some College
19% (12,950)
Associate's Degree
10% (6,816)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (8,179)
Master's Degree
7% (4,771)
Professional Degree
1% (681)
Doctorate Degree
1% (681)
Education Allegany County MD USA
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 41% 24% 26%
Some College 19% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 14% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 3% 2%

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