Allegany County, MD — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$57,393
Per Capita Income
$30,046
Poverty Rate
17.2%
SNAP Recipients
22.0%
Gini Index
0.443
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.3%
$25K–$50K22.3%
$50K–$75K18.4%
$75K–$100K12.2%
$100K–$150K16.0%
$150K–$200K5.7%
$200K+3.2%
The median household income in Allegany County, MD is $57,393 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,046. 17.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 22.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.443 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).