Demographics - Regional Information

County & Regional Demographics :: County & Regional Workforce Wages and Incomes

Allegany County is the heart of a business district that encompasses no less than six counties in three states and is home to a population exceeding 280,000 people. Businesses locating in Allegany County are privy to the best of both worlds - a bucolic, small town atmosphere and the population of a mid-sized American city.

Percentage of population in each county is:

Population County	Jul-07
Allegany County, MD	72,831
Bedford County, PA	49,927
Garrett County, MD	29,859
Hampshire County, WV	22,480
Mineral County, WV	26,928
Somerset County, PA	78,508
TOTAL	280,533

The six counties comprising the local business community include Allegany and Garrett counties in Maryland, Bedford and Somerset counties in Pennsylvania, and Mineral and Hampshire counties in West Virginia. Companies locating in Allegany County draw their workforce from this region. Allegany County has operated as the area's central business district for several decades, offering retail outlets that service the area along with restaurants, banking institutions, and government service agencies.

With over 280,000 people within a 45 minute commute, companies choosing to locate in Allegany County are afforded a much larger and more diverse workforce than is typically found in rural communities. Plus, the population of the area is fairly stable.That stability is reflected in the 2006 Census information regarding home ownership - 72 % of the Allegany County population own their homes. This number reflects a higher rate of home ownership than that found in the state of Maryland overall!

Number of home owners in each county:

Homeowners County	2006
Allegany County, MD	21,640
Bedford County, PA	15,841	* 2000 Data
Garrett County, MD	8,945	* 2000 Data
Hampshire County, WV	6,448	* 2000 Data
Mineral County, WV	8,416	* 2000 Data
Somerset County, PA	23,534
TOTAL	84,824

Approximately 53.4% of the regional population range between the ages of 19 and 60. Corporations and industries choosing to locate here have a plethora of abilities available to them that can help make their company succeed, from the energy and enthusiasm of those fresh from college or high school, to the wisdom and experience brought to the table by seasoned professionals.

Our regional demographics illustrate what Allegany County can bring to your business.

The percentage of residents within the ages of 19-64 in each county is:

Residents Aged 19-64 County	Jul-07
Allegany County, MD	46,333
Bedford County, PA	29,967	* 2000 Data
Garrett County, MD	17,901	* 2000 Data
Hampshire County, WV	12,182	* 2000 Data
Mineral County, WV	16,665	* 2000 Data
Somerset County, PA	48,699
TOTAL	171,747	61.2%

For more information, you can visit http://www.census.gov.