Frostburg is a city located in Allegany County Maryland. Frostburg has a 2024 population of 6,946. Frostburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,013 in 2020.
The average household income in Frostburg is $63,776 with a poverty rate of 28.89%. The median age in Frostburg is 24.2 years: 22.9 years for males, and 26.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Frostburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,711 | 80.23% |
| Black or African American | 931 | 13.08% |
| Two or more races | 217 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 198 | 2.78% |
| Other race | 44 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,538 | 2.11 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Non Family | 1,463 | 1.61 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
| Married | 690 | 2.93 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Female | 320 | 2.48 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Male | 65 | 3.09 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
50.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 202 | 5.84% |
| Associates Degree | 262 | 7.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 688 | 19.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 702 | 20.3% |
| High School Graduate | 974 | 28.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 1.24% |
| Some College | 587 | 16.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,162 | 2,963 | 1,275 |
| Black | 91 | 64 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 87 | 20 |
| Asian | 75 | 56 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 73 | 27 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,054 | $38,068 | $67,639 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,766 | $75,481 | $69,219 |
| High School Graduate | $31,250 | $43,077 | $26,094 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $34,615 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,424 | $44,731 | $36,675 |
| Some College | $33,750 | $50,586 | $30,417 |
$43,424
Average Earnings
$44,731
Average Male
$36,675
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.97% of Frostburg residents speak only English, while 5.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,700 | 1,296 | 27.57% |
| Asian | 182 | 89 | 48.9% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 60 | 50.42% |
| Black | 163 | 36 | 22.09% |
| Multiple | 114 | 22 | 19.3% |
| Other | 19 | 19 | 100% |
| Native | 17 | 17 | 100% |
28.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.86%
Male Poverty Rate
32.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Frostburg is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Frostburg is Multiple, with 19.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.46% |
| Some College | 22.86% |
| High School | 17.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 18.72% |
| Male Employed | 18.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,382 | $89,896 |
| Households | $44,658 | $63,776 |
| Married Families | $105,714 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,901 | $43,225 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.2%
Male Marriage Rate
20.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
372
Number of Veterans
249
Male Veterans
123
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 130 |
| Vietnam | 93 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 105 |
| 75+ | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 70 |
| 35 to 54 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 351 | 7.11% |
| Black | 18 | 2.08% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 2.92% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.2%
Labor Force Participation
44.5%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.1%
Born in Frostburg
96.59%
Native Born
3.41%
Foreign Born
1.87%
Non Citizen
1.55%
Naturalized
96.59% of Frostburg residents were born in the United States, with 72.1% having been born in Maryland. 1.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,862 | -17 | -0.25% |
| 2028 | 6,879 | -17 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 6,896 | -16 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 6,912 | -17 | -0.25% |
| 2025 | 6,929 | -17 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 6,946 | -17 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 6,963 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 6,956 | -23 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 6,979 | -34 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 7,013 | -1,499 | -17.61% |
| 2019 | 8,512 | -49 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 8,561 | -47 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 8,608 | -51 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 8,659 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 8,658 | -48 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 8,706 | -54 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 8,760 | 16 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 8,744 | -142 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 8,886 | -119 | -1.32% |
| 2010 | 9,005 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,873 | -202 | -2.5% |
| 1990 | 8,075 | 360 | 4.67% |
| 1980 | 7,715 | 388 | 5.3% |
| 1970 | 7,327 | 605 | 9% |
| 1960 | 6,722 | -154 | -2.24% |
| 1950 | 6,876 | -783 | -10.22% |
| 1940 | 7,659 | 2,071 | 37.06% |
| 1930 | 5,588 | -429 | -7.13% |
| 1920 | 6,017 | -11 | -0.18% |
| 1910 | 6,028 | 754 | 14.3% |
| 1900 | 5,274 | 1,470 | 38.64% |
| 1890 | 3,804 | -3,058 | -44.56% |