Lonaconing is a town located in Allegany County Maryland. Lonaconing has a 2024 population of 980. Lonaconing is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -1.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 996 in 2020.
The average household income in Lonaconing is $55,456 with a poverty rate of 26.76%. The median age in Lonaconing is 34 years: 36.1 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lonaconing was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,040 | 95.15% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 2.93% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.46% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 392 | 2.65 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Married | 167 | 3.51 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Non Family | 151 | 1.46 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Female | 64 | 3.3 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Male | 10 | 2.1 | 100 | 0 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
63.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 8.5% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 9.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 9.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 7.37% |
| High School Graduate | 345 | 48.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 1.98% |
| Some College | 101 | 14.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 653 | 594 | 107 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 15 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 17 | 12 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,125 | $105,417 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $24,896 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,604 | $31,250 | $41,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,592 | $33,021 | $28,214 |
| Some College | $31,042 | $51,250 | $30,208 |
$30,592
Average Earnings
$33,021
Average Male
$28,214
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.62% of Lonaconing residents speak only English, while 3.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 971 | 248 | 25.54% |
| Multiple | 32 | 21 | 65.63% |
| Asian | 12 | 9 | 75% |
26.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.35%
Male Poverty Rate
17.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lonaconing is Asian, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lonaconing is White, with 25.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 81.97% |
| High School | 27.27% |
| Some College | 9.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55% |
| Female Employed | 14.16% |
| Male Employed | 9.42% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,932 | $68,418 |
| Households | $43,947 | $55,456 |
| Married Families | $70,536 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,946 | $34,769 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 9.13% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 40% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
60.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
92.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
41.2%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.01%
Born in Lonaconing
97.07%
Native Born
2.93%
Foreign Born
2.47%
Non Citizen
0.46%
Naturalized
97.07% of Lonaconing residents were born in the United States, with 73.01% having been born in Maryland. 2.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 960 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 964 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 968 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 972 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 976 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 980 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 984 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 985 | -8 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 993 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 996 | -111 | -10.03% |
| 2019 | 1,107 | -9 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 1,116 | -9 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 1,125 | -15 | -1.32% |
| 2016 | 1,140 | -7 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 1,147 | -10 | -0.86% |
| 2014 | 1,157 | -9 | -0.77% |
| 2013 | 1,166 | -9 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 1,175 | -9 | -0.76% |
| 2011 | 1,184 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 1,188 | 0 | 0% |