Economy & Jobs — Allegany County, Maryland

Employment

Total Establishments1,468
Total Employees21,634
Avg Annual Employment26,680
Avg Annual Pay$51,777
Total Annual Wages$1,381,437,875
Annual Payroll (thousands)$913,973
Unemployment Rate6.7%

Income

Median Household Income$55,248
Poverty Rate15.9%
IRS Returns28,660
Total AGI (thousands)$1,658,190
Average AGI per Return$57,857

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$481,214,833
Per Capita$7,066
Population Basis68,106

Agriculture

Total Farms93
Land in Farms (acres)32,971
Avg Farm Size (acres)354
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants47
Fast Food60
Bars21
Coffee & Snacks7