Allegany County's estimated 2026 population is 66,712 with a growth rate of -0.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Allegany County is the 16th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 74,968 and has seen a growth of -11.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 43.8 years
Male: 40 years
There are 55,420 adults, (14,262 of whom are seniors) in Allegany County.
Female: 32,175 (47.7%)
Male: 35,277 (52.3%)
The racial composition of Allegany County includes 86.62% White, 6.87% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58,427 | 86.62% |
| Black or African American | 4,633 | 6.87% |
| Two or more races | 3,035 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 708 | 1.05% |
| Other race | 466 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 155 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.04% |
Allegany County's average per capita income is $44,782. Household income levels show a median of $59,603. The poverty rate stands at 16.85%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,074 | $104,834 |
| Families | $72,219 | $90,893 |
| Households | $59,603 | $74,712 |
| Non Families | $36,231 | $49,857 |
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