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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Allegany County

Maryland · 74,946 residents · 422.199 sq mi
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Allegany County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,546. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,900. Households here earn about 45% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

74,946
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 74,930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
178 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.7
−4%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
67K69K71K74K76K1990201020202024Allegany County
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,546
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,821 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,393
−32%vs 2000
vs $16,780 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$283
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $381 in 2000
US average: $450
69.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.2% in 2000
30.1% rent
2.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(69,340)
Black5.3%(3,962)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(571)
Asian0.5%(383)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(11,716)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(72,942)
Black2.1%(1,581)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(303)
Asian0.4%(323)
Other0.1%(100)
Diversity Score7.5%(5,611)
7
−52%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.0%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allegany County, Maryland?

Allegany County, Maryland has about 74,946 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Allegany County, Maryland?

The typical household in Allegany County, Maryland earns about $21,546 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allegany County, Maryland expensive?

In Allegany County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $45,900, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Allegany County, Maryland?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Allegany County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allegany County, Maryland?

About 16.5% of people in Allegany County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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