Allegany County, Maryland
Allegany County: county in Maryland, United States
About
Allegany County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,087 and a population density of 67 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 70,057 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cumberland. The county was created 237 years ago in 1788.
County Snapshot
Allegany County at a glance
Allegany County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Maryland counties
24
Open related pagesLargest city
CumberlandPopulation 19,131
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Allegany County
| Population | 70,057 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| Different from | Allen County, Anderson County, Anderson County, Allegan County, Allen County, Alleghany County, Allen Parish, Allegheny County, Anderson County, Anderson County, Alleghany County, Allen County, Allegany County |
| Area | 1113 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.6215,-78.6989 |
| Named for | Allegheny Mountains |
| Altitude | 1,345 feet / 410 meters |
| Capital | Cumberland |
| Establishment | January 01, 1789 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time | 22:08:31 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 63 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Allegany County is located at 39°37'17"N 78°41'56"W (39.6214800, -78.6989000). It has 7 neighbors: Garrett County, Washington County, Hampshire County, Morgan County, Bedford County, Fulton County and Somerset County.
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The largest city of Allegany County is Cumberland with a population of 19,131. Other cities include, Frostburg population 8,465, Westernport population 1,712, Charlestown population 1,202 and Lonaconing population 1,096. See all Allegany County cities & populated places.
Allegany County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allegany County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 19,131 | City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States |
| Frostburg | 8,465 | City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States |
| La Vale | 3,551 | Census designated place |
| Westernport | 1,712 | Town of the United States |
| Charlestown | 1,202 | Town in Cecil County, Maryland |
| Lonaconing | 1,096 | Town in Maryland, United States |
| Barton | 419 | Town in Allegany County, Maryland, United States |
| Midland | 410 | Town of the United States |
| Luke | 60 | Town in Allegany County, Maryland, United States |
Official website of Allegany County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Allegany County decreased by 7.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75,087 | - | census |
| 2011 | 74,572 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 73,947 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 73,576 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 73,020 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 72,462 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 72,053 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 71,352 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 70,941 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 70,416 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 70,057 | -0.51% | estimation process |
People born in Allegany County (3)
People born in Allegany County, including Major League Baseball pitcher Lefty Grove, politician William M. Lindsay, politician from Maryland Jason C. Buckel, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Allegany County, New York county in New York, United States with a population of 45,587 people.
Maryland Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 1,832,752 | This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet. |
| Montgomery County | 1,051,816 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Prince George's County | 909,612 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Baltimore County | 826,017 | County in Maryland, United States |
| City of Baltimore | 621,849 | Independent city in Maryland, United States |
| Baltimore | 586,131 | The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area. |
| Anne Arundel County | 582,777 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Howard County | 328,200 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Frederick County | 265,161 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Harford County | 256,805 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Carroll County | 169,092 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Charles County | 164,436 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Washington County | 151,146 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Redland | 147,010 | A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. |
| Saint Mary's County | 114,687 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Wicomico County | 103,990 | County in Maryland, United States |