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Allegany County, MD market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Allegany County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 66,848
- −1.6% since 2020
- Households
- 27,382
- Median household income
- $59,603
- +29.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $154,900
- Jobs located here
- 25,839
- Highest market score
- 61
- Real estate agents and brokers, #509 of 2,176 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 66,848 people live in Allegany County, in 27,382 households. Population estimates put the population change in Allegany County from 2020 to 2025 at −1.6%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Allegany County is $59,603 a year, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 29.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Allegany County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 117, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (55).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Allegany County are for real estate agents and brokers (61); veterinarians (58); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (58). Allegany County ranks #509 of 2,176 scored counties for real estate agents and brokers.
Allegany County is part of the Cumberland area. For its number of households, Allegany County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (63% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Allegany County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Allegany County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate agents and brokers | 61 | #509 of 2,176 | 31 | 11.3 | Index only | 219 | 7 |
| Veterinarians | 58 | #531 of 1,485 | 7 | 2.6 | $3M | 109 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 58 | #557 of 1,771 | 19 | 6.9 | $1.9M | 111 | 25 |
| Gas stations | 58 | #816 of 2,358 | 21 | 7.7 | $3.5M | 147 | 26 |
| Chiropractors | 57 | #531 of 1,490 | 7 | 2.6 | $3.8M | 159 | 5 |
| Real estate | 55 | #818 of 2,229 | 46 | 16.8 | Index only | 186 | 14 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 54 | #844 of 2,063 | 19 | 6.9 | $4.7M | 126 | 7 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 51 | #678 of 1,493 | 14 | 5.1 | $2.5M | 86 | 18 |
| Convenience stores | 51 | #1,083 of 2,261 | 24 | 8.8 | $6.3M | 80 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 50 | #1,109 of 2,272 | 40 | 14.6 | $1.6M | 125 | 23 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 49 | #1,233 of 2,402 | 45 | 16.4 | $3.4M | 99 | 16 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 48 | #786 of 1,461 | 11 | 4.0 | $1.9M | 74 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 48 | #1,069 of 2,070 | 13 | 4.7 | $11.6M | 125 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 46 | #1,225 of 2,057 | 30 | 11.0 | $2.3M | 94 | 30 |
| Pet businesses | 43 | #1,393 of 2,200 | 32 | 11.7 | $648K | 74 | 11 |
| Gyms | 42 | #1,193 of 1,792 | 15 | 5.5 | $989K | 76 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 41 | #951 of 1,472 | 12 | 4.4 | $388K | 57 | 8 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 41 | #1,456 of 2,088 | 27 | 9.9 | $549K | 83 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 41 | #1,582 of 2,378 | 50 | 18.3 | $443K | 100 | 23 |
| Physical therapy | 40 | #974 of 1,422 | 10 | 3.7 | $2.7M | 111 | 10 |
| Electricians | 39 | #844 of 1,160 | 8 | 2.9 | $8.5M | 71 | 11 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 39 | #1,241 of 1,707 | 19 | 6.9 | $3.6M | 75 | 16 |
| Barbershops | 38 | #954 of 1,356 | 9 | 3.3 | $2.4M | 125 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 38 | #1,067 of 1,530 | 7 | 2.6 | $3.2M | 127 | 7 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 38 | #1,715 of 2,405 | 123 | 44.9 | $719K | 108 | 46 |
| Auto repair and car care | 37 | #1,770 of 2,401 | 89 | 32.5 | $249K | 93 | 35 |
| Property management | 36 | #686 of 910 | 10 | 3.7 | Index only | 67 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | 33 | #1,136 of 1,451 | 9 | 3.3 | $2.5M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 33 | #1,273 of 1,611 | 16 | 5.8 | $587K | 59 | 12 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 33 | #1,535 of 1,889 | 28 | 10.2 | $3.2M | 76 | 10 |
| Spas and skin care | 32 | #1,484 of 1,769 | 28 | 10.2 | $760K | 87 | 4 |
| Nail salons | 31 | #1,119 of 1,328 | 13 | 4.7 | $1.6M | 98 | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 30 | #1,089 of 1,302 | 12 | 4.4 | $2.2M | 71 | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 29 | #1,743 of 2,087 | 43 | 15.7 | $1M | 82 | 17 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 29 | #2,063 of 2,405 | 269 | 98.2 | $329K | 89 | 110 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 26 | #1,944 of 2,210 | 61 | 22.3 | $734K | 83 | 20 |
| Pet stores | 24 | #862 of 974 | 7 | 2.6 | $3M | 65 | 3 |
| Pizza | 23 | #1,946 of 2,090 | 29 | 10.6 | $3M | 60 | 57 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 21 | #2,031 of 2,222 | 45 | 16.4 | $2M | 64 | 57 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 19 | #1,558 of 1,656 | 18 | 6.6 | $1.5M | 83 | 80 |
| Hair salons | 18 | #2,246 of 2,339 | 63 | 23.0 | $338K | 78 | 21 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 18 | #2,320 of 2,385 | 116 | 42.4 | $183K | 86 | 31 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 16 | #1,845 of 1,886 | 33 | 12.1 | $807K | 82 | 26 |
| Laundromats | 12 | #760 of 785 | 9 | 3.3 | $5M | 40 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 12 | #2,374 of 2,394 | 233 | 85.1 | $114K | 75 | 129 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 11 | #1,308 of 1,334 | 12 | 4.4 | $1.2M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | $7.4M | 240 | 6 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | $11.8M | 184 | 7 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | Index only | 316 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | $7.4M | 54 | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | $22.7M | 269 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $22.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $17.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $26.6M | Too few | 4 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Allegany County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $22.2M | $810 | 85 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $73.5M | $2,683 | 103 |
| Food away from home | $88.4M | $3,230 | 79 |
| Groceries | $151.3M | $5,527 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $21.3M | $777 | 77 |
| Child care and other personal services | $9.4M | $343 | 59 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $14.8M | $542 | 55 |
| Medical and dental services | $26.6M | $972 | 75 |
| Pets | $20.7M | $757 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $44.8M | $1,634 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $62.8M | $2,294 | 117 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $68.1M | $2,488 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $35.3M | $1,290 | 91 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $370.4M | $13,528 | 81 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Allegany County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 66,848−1.6% since 2020
- Households
- 27,382
- Median age
- 42.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 422 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 160
- Median household income
- $59,603+29.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $74,712
- Median home value
- $154,900
- Jobs located here
- 25,839
- Daytime population
- 68,730Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Allegany County, MD growing?
Population estimates put Allegany County at 66,848 people in 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 27,382 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Allegany County, MD spend?
Households in Allegany County spend about $370.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $151.3M on groceries and $88.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Allegany County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 117, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (55).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Allegany County, MD?
Of the business types scored in Allegany County, real estate agents and brokers (61); veterinarians (58); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (58) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate agents and brokers, that ranks #509 of 2,176 scored counties.
How does Allegany County, MD compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Allegany County is $59,603, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $154,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (63% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 46 of the 56 business types have a score in Allegany County, each ranked against other counties.
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