Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD

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2023 Population

110,997

0.441% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/AChris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AAngela Alsobrooks

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

43.3

0.23% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

14.7%

4.92% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$61,346

4.74% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$177,500

4.78% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

47,274

22.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD had a population of 111k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $61,346. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD declined from 111,489 to 110,997, a −0.441% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,569 to $61,346, a 4.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.67%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.816%), and White (Hispanic) (0.79%).

3.37% of the households in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Frostburg State University (1,002 degrees awarded in 2023), Allegany College of Maryland (607 degrees), and Garrett College (98 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD was $177,500, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

Most people in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD was 2 cars per household.

Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD borders Central Washington County--Hagerstown City PUMA, MD, Franklin County (Outside Washington Township & Waynesboro Borough) PUMA, PA, Somerset, Bedford & Fulton Counties PUMA, PA, Fayette County PUMA, PA, Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV, Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV, and Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Hardy, Grant, Tucker, Pendleton Counties PUMA, WV.

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Population & Diversity

Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD is home to a population of 111k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.82% of Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD residents were born outside of the country (2.02k people).

In 2023, there were 19.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (99.3k people) in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD are Spanish (1,490 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (374 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (317 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,136

Women

48.6%

59,402

Men

51.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 115,538 inhabitants, with 51.4% men, and 48.6% women.

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Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.2% of Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
99.3k ± 1.26k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.18k ± 263
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.1k ± 368

1.76%

Hispanic Population

1.96k people

1.76% of the people in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD are hispanic (1.96k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
313 ± 434 people
Africa
195 ± 343 people
Mexico
181 ± 330 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD was China, the natal country of 313 Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD residents, followed by Africa with 195 and Mexico with 181.

Foreign-Born Population

1.82%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.02k people

1.78%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.98k people

As of 2023, 1.82% of Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD residents (2.02k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD was 1.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,490 households (1.4%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
374 households (0.353%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
317 households (0.299%)

3.37% of the households in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD was Spanish. 1.4% of the households in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,742 ± 300
Gulf War (1990s)
1,063 ± 267
Gulf War (2001-)
1,007 ± 259

Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD employs 47.3k people. The largest industries in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD are Construction (3,451 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,052 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,832 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers ($406,735), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($212,132), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($140,548).

Males in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,287. The income inequality in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

18,526

Women

47%

20,915

Men

53%

The workforce of Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD in 2020 was 39,441 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD.

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Occupations

47.3k

2022 Value

22.1%

1 Year growth

± 22.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 22.1%, from 38.7k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD, are Registered nurses (1,452 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,315 people), and Cashiers (1,125 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.3k

2022 Value

22.1%

1 Year growth

± 22.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 22.1%, from 38.7k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD, are Construction (3,451 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,052 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,832 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD, though some of these residents may live in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,982

Median earning men ± $1,767

$37,225

Median earning women ± $1,469

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($73,306), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,454), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,230).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($51,375), Construction ($48,250), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($47,593).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

0.617%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2024 Election Results

N/AKamala Harris (62.6%)
Democratic Party
N/ADonald J. Trump (34.1%)
Republican Party
N/AJill Stein (1.09%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

N/AChris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

N/AAngela Alsobrooks

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD awarded 1,707 degrees. The student population of Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD in N/A is skewed towards N/A, with N/A male students and N/A female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD are White (1,222 and 72.3%), followed by Black or African American (289 and 17.1%), Two or More Races (69 and 4.08%), and Hispanic or Latino (65 and 3.85%).

The largest universities in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD by number of degrees awarded are Frostburg State University (1,002 and 58.7%), Allegany College of Maryland (607 and 35.6%), and Garrett College (98 and 5.74%).

The most popular majors in N/A are Registered Nursing (304 and 17.8%), General Business Administration & Management (143 and 8.38%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (128 and 7.5%).

The median tuition cost in N/A for a public four year colleges is $7,110 for in-state students and $22,292 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.1%. The number of students enrolled in N/A was N/A (N/A% men and N/A% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Frostburg State University
1,002 degrees awarded
Allegany College of Maryland
607 degrees awarded
Garrett College
98 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Frostburg State University with 1,002 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 608 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD, which is 0.553 times less than the 1,099 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,222 degrees mean that there were 4.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 289 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 2-year ($8,142) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,888) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.739% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.476% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD in false were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD was $177,500 in 2023, which is 0.585 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $169,400 to $177,500, a 4.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD is 74.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD is $61,346. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD was South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD with a value of $201,565, followed by North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD and West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD, with respective values of $177,170 and $175,938.

Housing

Property

$177,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,968

$33,910

Median Property Taxes

±$1,199

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.4%

Homeownership

2023

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 74.4% of the housing units in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD was South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD with a value of $201,565, followed by North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD and West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD, with respective values of $177,170 and $175,938.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,346

Median Household Income

± $1,557

45.6k

Number of Households

± 1,524

In 2023, the median household income of the 45.6k households in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD grew to $61,346 from the previous year's value of $58,569.

The following chart displays the households in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.453

2022 Wage GINI in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD

0.444

2021 Wage GINI in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD

In 2022, the income inequality in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.05% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (9.06%)
Worked At Home (8.79%)

In 2023, 78.6% of workers in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.06%) and those who worked at home (8.79%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.08% of the workforce in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD (15.2k out of 104k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.2% of the population of Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 23.8% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1133 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.34% increase from the previous year (1118 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1258 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 315 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,133 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,133 patients per year. This represents a 1.34% increase from the previous year (1,118 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maryland in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.83%

Uninsured

42.4%

Employer Coverage

23.8%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.48%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD grew by 4.63% from 4.61% to 4.83%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.