2023 ACS Census Data · Population 67,762
Allegany County is a mid-sized county in Maryland with a population of 67,762. The median household income is $57,393, 12% below the national average. The poverty rate is 17.2%, median home value is $149,200, and 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
67,762
2023 estimate
Rank #804 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$57,393
Household
Rank #2157 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$149,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2020 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #1689 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
47.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
39% below Maryland avg·12% below national avg
Poverty Rate
70% below Maryland avg·15% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
23% below Maryland avg·16% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$30,046
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
48.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
57% below Maryland avg·29% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
44% below Maryland avg·15% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% below Maryland avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
19% above Maryland avg·2% above national avg
Housing Units
32,810
Households
27,436
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,186
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
39% below Maryland avg·12% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Maryland avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
15.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.1%
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