Allegany County, Maryland
MD · FIPS 24001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67,452 | — | #811 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,603 | -20.7% | #2,115 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,742 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $154,900 | -45.1% | #2,151 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $805 | -30.8% | #2,063 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | +33.7% | #2,276 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Allegany County has a population of 67,452, making it the #811 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Allegany County is $59,603, ranking #2,115 out of 3,222 counties — 20.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.9% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Allegany County is $154,900 (-45.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $805/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.7%.
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96.2% of residents in Allegany County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% above the national rate.
About Allegany County, Maryland
Allegany County, Maryland has a total population of 67,452, making it the 811th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Allegany County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Allegany County is $59,603, which ranks #2,115 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Allegany County is $154,900, 45.1% below the national median. Renters in Allegany County pay a median gross rent of $805 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Allegany County, 21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.6 min.
Allegany County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.8%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
All data for Allegany County, Maryland comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.