Allegany County, Maryland
County
Overview
- County Name
- Allegany County
- State
- Maryland
- FIPS Code
- 24001
- State FIPS
- 24
- County FIPS
- 001
Geography
- Land Area
- 422.20 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.68 sq mi
- Total Area
- 427.88 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.612313
- Longitude
- -78.703104
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 66,832
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 54,805
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 65,679 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,149 | 1.7% |
| White | 58,329 | 87.3% |
| Black | 4,590 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 466 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 153 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 95 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 54,006 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 801 | 1.5% |
| White | 48,001 | 87.6% |
| Black | 4,884 | 8.9% |
| Asian | 500 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 553 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 67,452
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,689
- Poverty Rate
- 15.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,302
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 58,427 | 86.6% |
| Black | 4,633 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 708 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 43,854
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,674 | 26.6% |
| Republican | 22,824 | 52.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,566 | 19.5% |
| Other | 266 | 0.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 21,211 | 48.4% |
| Female | 22,642 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 37,824 | 86.2% |
| Hispanic | 575 | 1.3% |
| Black | 828 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 407 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 21,538
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 18,866 | 49.9% |
| Hispanic | 228 | 39.7% |
| Black | 328 | 39.6% |
| Asian | 148 | 36.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 10,427 | 49.2% |
| Female | 11,111 | 49.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 16,054 (33.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 10,067 (21.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 32,720
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $154,010
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $802
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 9.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.