Allegany County's estimated 2026 population is 66,699 with a growth rate of -0.3% 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 -11.03% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Allegany County includes 87.29% White, 7.14% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (87.29%)
Black or African American (7.14%)
Two or more races (3.94%)
Asian (0.94%)
Other race (0.58%)
Native American (0.11%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59,149 | 87.29% |
| Black or African American | 4,835 | 7.14% |
| Two or more races | 2,669 | 3.94% |
| Asian | 637 | 0.94% |
| Other race | 393 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 74 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Allegany County's average per capita income is $44,001. Household income levels show a median of $57,393. The poverty rate stands at 17.23%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,613 | $102,383 |
| Families | $71,767 | $89,728 |
| Households | $57,393 | $72,567 |
| Non Families | $34,078 | $46,483 |
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