The Town FilesAllegany County, Maryland
67,452 people. The median home is worth $154,900 (typical Maryland town: $412,300) and the median household earns $59,603.
Towns in Allegany County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 19,076 | $123,200 | $48,162 | 41.1 |
| Frostburg | 7,027 | $181,700 | $52,977 | 25.6 |
| Cresaptown | 5,442 | $142,600 | $68,370 | 38.5 |
| La Vale | 4,201 | $170,800 | $77,500 | 45.7 |
People and housing
| Allegany County | Typical Maryland town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,900 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $805 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $59,603 | $108,677 |
| Median age | 41.2 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.9% | 7.1% |
Jobs and pay
26,680 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,777 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,095 storm events in Allegany County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Allegany County has been included in 17 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3349: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).