Allegany County, MD

County

Cities in Allegany County

Neighborhoods in Allegany County

Neighborhood

Allegany, MD

North End / Wolfe Mill

McKenzie / Amcelle Acres

Amcelle / Cedar Cliff

Wrights Crossing / Hoffman

Dickens / Evitts Creek

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Allegany

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.2%

Households with Children

25.1%

School Enrollment K-12

5,943

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.6%
School Age (5-17): 13.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.9%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.2%
Seniors (65+): 21.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.6%
High School / GED: 40.5%
Some College or Associate's: 28.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.4%
Single Parents: 10.7%
Couples & Adults: 32.3%
Living Alone: 42.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 6.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 57.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 40.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.4%
Caribbean: 2.1%
Other Black: 56.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 71.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.8%
Spanish: 1.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 3.8%
Middle School (5-8): 4.0%
High School (9-12): 4.4%
College / Graduate: 7.3%
Not Enrolled: 78.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources