Population66,848 (2025 est.)
Mountain Crossroads And Historic Routes West
Allegany County, MarylandCumberland anchors Allegany County in western Maryland, with Pennsylvania to the north and the Potomac River along its southern boundary. The county’s history includes major transportation routes that connected this mountain setting to wider markets, travel networks and the movement of people westward. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 66,848 residents in Allegany County, Maryland, on July 1, 2025.
Allegany County at a Glance
Population66,848 (2025 est.)
County SeatCumberland
Largest CityCumberland
Established1789 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP CodesSee postal resources
Total Area, Including Water428 sq mi (total)
Major RoutesSee transportation resources
Area CodesVaries by community
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Allegany County was created from Washington County in 1789, and Cumberland became its seat. Transportation became a defining part of the local story: the National Road opened a major westward connection in 1818, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal reached Cumberland in 1850. Frostburg's incorporation in 1839 adds another community milestone. Seen together, these dates describe a county shaped by changing ways of moving goods and people through the terrain of western Maryland.
Cumberland is a useful starting point for a visit centered on transportation history. Explore the relationship between the city and its historic routes before adding Frostburg or another county destination. The National Road and canal belong to different eras, making them complementary ways to understand regional connections. Allow time for the geography as well as the landmarks: the river boundary and mountain setting help explain why these routes mattered so much.
What Shapes Us
Place And Character
Cumberland anchors Allegany County in western Maryland, with Pennsylvania to the north and the Potomac River along its southern boundary.
The Local Story
Transportation became a defining part of the local story: the National Road opened a major westward connection in 1818, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal reached Cumberland in 1850.
Explore The County
Cumberland is a useful starting point for a visit centered on transportation history. Explore the relationship between the city and its historic routes before adding Frostburg or another county destination.
Follow historic routes through a landscape of lasting connections.
A Closer Look
Allegany County
Places and perspectives from Allegany County
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County officials discuss state FAMLI program - The Cumberland Times-News
County officials discuss state FAMLI program The Cumberland Times-News
Read the Story Oct 25, 2026 • 2 min read
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County officials discuss state FAMLI program - The Cumberland Times-News
County officials discuss state FAMLI program The Cumberland Times-News
Oct 25, 2026 • 2 min read
Maryland hunter rescued after dangling upside down from tree stand in Allegany County - CBS News
Maryland hunter rescued after dangling upside down from tree stand in Allegany County CBS News
Oct 23, 2026 • 2 min read
Hunter rescued by Maryland State Police helicopter after falling from tree stand - WBFF
Hunter rescued by Maryland State Police helicopter after falling from tree stand WBFF
Oct 23, 2026 • 2 min read
Maryland police rescue hunter who fell from tree stand, left suspended upside down - Baltimore Sun
Maryland police rescue hunter who fell from tree stand, left suspended upside down Baltimore Sun
Oct 23, 2026 • 2 min read
Early in-person voting begins Thursday in Allegany County - The Cumberland Times-News
Early in-person voting begins Thursday in Allegany County The Cumberland Times-News
Oct 22, 2026 • 2 min read
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Government
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Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Cresaptown Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-05. 13202 6th Ave, Cresaptown, MD 21502. 301-729-0212.
Bel Air Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-05. 14401 Barton Blvd, Cumberland, MD 21502. 301-729-2992.
Allegany High – High; grades 09-12. 900 Seton Dr, Cumberland, MD 21502. 301-777-8110.
Braddock Middle – Middle; grades 06-08. 909 Holland St, Cumberland, MD 21502. 301-777-7990.
Flintstone Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-05. 22000 National Pike Ne, Flintstone, MD 21530. 301-478-2434.
Beall Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-05. 3 E College Ave, Frostburg, MD 21532. 301-689-3636.
Cash Valley Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-05. 10601 Cash Valley Rd Nw, Lavale, MD 21502. 301-724-6632.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center – Acute Care Hospitals. 12500 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD 21502. 240-964-7000.
Thomas B Finan Center – Psychiatric. 10102 Country Club Road, Post Office Box 1722, Cumberland, MD 21502. 301-777-2240.
Public Safety
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Emergency Services
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Parks & Public Lands
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Trails
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Utilities
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Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Allegany County Library Washington Street Library – 31 Washington St., Cumberland, MD 21502. 301-777-1200.
Frostburg Public Library – 65 East Main St., Frostburg, MD 21532. 301-687-0790.
Lavale Public Library – 815 National Highway, Lavale, MD 21502. 301-729-0855.
George`S Creek – 76 Main St, Lonaconing, MD 21539. 301-463-2629.
Westernport Public Library – 66 Main St., Westernport, MD 21562. 301-359-0455.
South Cumberland Public Library – 100 Seymour St., Cumberland, MD 21502. 301-724-1607.
Courts
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DMV
Maryland — Renew a License or ID
Transportation
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Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
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66,848 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
427.903 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
Start with these official Maryland resources: Title a vehicle; Renew Registration; Renew a License or ID. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
Search USAJOBS for federal positions and the Apprenticeship Finder for apprenticeship opportunities, using location filters to narrow the results. USAGov job-training guidance points to training programs and state resources. Check each listing for current availability, eligibility and application instructions; a search result does not guarantee an opening in the county.
Allegany County was created from Washington County in 1789, and Cumberland became its seat. Transportation became a defining part of the local story: the National Road opened a major westward connection in 1818, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal reached Cumberland in 1850. Frostburg's incorporation in 1839 adds another community milestone. Seen together, these dates describe a county shaped by changing ways of moving goods and people through the terrain of western Maryland.
Cumberland is a useful starting point for a visit centered on transportation history. Explore the relationship between the city and its historic routes before adding Frostburg or another county destination. The National Road and canal belong to different eras, making them complementary ways to understand regional connections. Allow time for the geography as well as the landmarks: the river boundary and mountain setting help explain why these routes mattered so much.
The 2020 Census geography figures record 422.204 square miles of land and 5.699 square miles of water in Allegany County. The county’s total area includes both. These are geographic measurements for that Census vintage, not a measurement of current water levels or public recreation access.
In the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate series, Allegany County had an estimated 67,967 residents on July 1, 2020, and 66,848 on July 1, 2025. Over that interval, the estimated population decreased by 1,119 residents, or about 1.6%. Both figures come from the same estimate vintage, which revises earlier years for a consistent comparison.
Cumberland is the county seat listed for Allegany County by the National Association of Counties. For an office visit, confirm the specific department’s address before traveling. NACo county profile.
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