Town · Maryland
Lonaconing, Maryland
Lonaconing, town, in Allegany County, Maryland. Lonaconing had 978 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,001 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 889 (±221). GEOID 2447875.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
978
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,001 · ACS 2020-2024: 889 ±221
Median household income
$54,250
±$19,350 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$89,400
±$26,581 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$719
±$248 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Lonaconing and what county is it in?
Lonaconing is a town in Allegany County, Maryland. It covers 0.4 square miles of land, 2,765 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lonaconing is in the Cumberland, MD-WV micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lonaconing, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 978 people lived in Lonaconing on July 1, 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, while Maryland grew 1.4%. The 2020 Census counted 1,001 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 889 (±221).
| Measure | Lonaconing | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 889 ±221 | 67,452 | −389 |
| Households | 363 ±76 | 27,382 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.39 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 454 ±94 | 32,720 | no clear change |
Lonaconing's population since 2000
From 1,205 in 2000 to 978 in 2025: down 18.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lonaconing as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lonaconing?
The median resident of Lonaconing is 46.2 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 25.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.9%.
| Measure | Lonaconing | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2 ±13.8 | 41.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.2% ±8.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.9% ±7.4 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±5.5 pts | 52.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% ±3.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.2% ±5.9 pts | 85.9% | −7.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±2.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±2.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±4.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5% ±4.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8% ±4.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9% ±5.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 21.5% ±8.6 pts | 21.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1% ±5.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.1% ±6.8 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.6% ±7.2 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.6% ±5.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.7% ±6.0 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lonaconing earn?
Half of Lonaconing's 363 households earn less than $54,250 a year (±$19,350), against $59,603 in Allegany County and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $52,304 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lonaconing | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,250 ±$19,350 | $59,603 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $59,460 ±$10,631 | $74,712 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,144 ±$4,235 | $31,210 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.9% ±11.2 pts | 16.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.7% ±18.2 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.1% ±11.9 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% ±4.9 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8% ±5.3 pts | 84.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lonaconing?
Owners occupy 61.7% of Lonaconing's occupied homes and renters 38.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $89,400 by its owner (±$26,581). The median renter pays $719 a month including utilities, and 52.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lonaconing | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $89,400 ±$26,581 | $154,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $719 ±$248 | $805 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.5% ±22.2 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,025 ±$105 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.7% ±10.9 pts | 70.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.3% ±10.9 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 454 ±94 | 32,720 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.7% ±7.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.6% ±12.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.7% ±9.4 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±2.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 65.2% ±8.9 pts | 32.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 22.0% ±11.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lonaconing building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Lonaconing in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.1 across Maryland.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lonaconing work and get to work?
78.9% of Lonaconing's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes.
| Measure | Lonaconing | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 40.9% ±8.2 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±4.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.9% ±8.8 pts | 78.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1% ±6.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±13.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 9.9% ±8.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.2% ±3.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min ±4.2 | 22.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lonaconing?
No census tract lies mostly in Lonaconing; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 21Allegany County | 2,839 | $54,299 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lonaconing) · Census block assignment files
How does Lonaconing compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lonaconing is the 10,351st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 99th-most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Lonaconing ranks 309th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 99th | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 93rd | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 130th | 326 |
| Median household income | 309th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 320th | 326 |
| Median home value | 322nd | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 285th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 20th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 291st | 325 |
| Median age | 57th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 240th | 323 |
| Travel time to work | 300th | 325 |
Lonaconing's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Lonaconing with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lonaconing?
22 of the 57 figures for Lonaconing on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lonaconing are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lonaconing.