How many people live in Allegany County, MD?
Updated Apr. 6, 2026Refreshed annually
In 2024, there were about 67,100 people living in Allegany County, MD. That makes Allegany County the 16th-most populous county in Maryland. It is home to 1.1% of people living in the state.
67.1K
population of Allegany County, MD (2024)
1.1%
County share of the Maryland population (2024)
About 67,100 people lived in Allegany County, MD in 2024.
Population estimates, 2000–2024
What are Allegany County, MD’s age demographics?
1. Introduction - Briefly introduce the topic of age demographics in Allegany County, MD. - Mention the importance of understanding age demographics for various purposes such as policy making, resource allocation, etc. 2. Age Distribution Overview - Provide an overview of the age distribution in Allegany County, MD. - Include key statistics such as the total population and the percentage of different age groups. 3. Detailed Age Group Analysis - Break down the population into specific age groups (e.g., 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, etc.). - Provide the population numbers and percentages for each age group. - Highlight any trends or observations (e.g., a large elderly population, a growing number of young adults, etc.). 4. Comparison with Broader Regions - Compare the age demographics of Allegany County, MD with larger regions such as the state or the country. - Discuss any differences or similarities. 5. Implications of Age Demographics - Discuss the potential implications of the age demographics in Allegany County, MD. - Consider aspects such as economic impact, healthcare needs, educational requirements, etc. 6. Conclusion - Summarize the key points discussed in the article. - Reinforce the importance of understanding age demographics in Allegany County, MD. 7. Data Sources - List the sources of data used for the analysis (e.g., census data, government reports, etc.). - Ensure the sources are credible and up-to-date.About 14,500 Allegany County, MD residents are aged 65 and older in 2024. That represents 21.6% of its population. For comparison, the age group represents 17.7% of Maryland’s population and 18% in the US overall.
Another 11,900 Allegany County residents, or 17.8% of the population, were children under 18. For comparison, the age group represents 22% of Maryland’s population and 21.6% in the US overall.
A lower share of Allegany County, MD's population is aged under 18 than the US as a whole.
Population estimates by age group, (2024)
What are Allegany County, MD’s racial and ethnic demographics?
Non-Hispanic white residents make up 86% of the Allegany County, MD population, higher than the national share of 57.5%. Allegany County, MD also has a larger share of people identifying as non-Hispanic two or more races (2.5%) than the US overall (2.5%).
In contrast, Allegany County’s Hispanic population accounts for 2.2%, below the 20% nationwide, and the non-Hispanic Asian population makes up 1.2% of the county, compared with 6.5% nationally.
Racial and ethnic make up differ based on location. These figures reflect how people identified their race alone (not in combination with other races), and separate out Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, following Census reporting standards.
Allegany County, MD has a higher share of a non-Hispanic white population than Maryland as a whole.
Population estimates by race and ethnicity, (2024)
The largest city or town in Allegany County, MD is Cumberland with about 18,600 residents in 2024.
Cities and towns in Allegany County, MD ranked by population
Population (2024), includes only portions within county
| City or town | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cumberland | 18,643 |
| 2. | Frostburg | 6,972 |
| 3. | Westernport | 1,769 |
| 4. | Lonaconing | 987 |
| 5. | Midland | 476 |
| 6. | Barton | 457 |
| 7. | Luke | 84 |
| 8. | Balance of Allegany County | 37,709 |
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