Lonaconing, MD is a small rural town located in Allegany County with a population of 1,160 and a population density of 3,028 per square mile. Despite its size, Lonaconing offers a variety of local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations, and sporting events for its citizens. Local businesses include The Dairy King ice cream shop and The Golden West Diner which serve up delicious home cooked meals. Year-round outdoor activities range from fishing at the Potomac River to camping or hiking at nearby Green Ridge State Forest. Organizations like the Lonaconing Historical Society provide educational opportunities for locals to learn more about their community's unique history. Finally, local sporting events include high school football games at nearby Zihlman Field and youth baseball tournaments at the town's civic center ball field.
The population in Lonaconing is 1,160. There are 3,204 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lonaconing is 36.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lonaconing is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lonaconing
- 47.3% are married
- 11.0% are divorced
- 38.5% are married with children
- 5.9% have children, but are single
Race in Lonaconing
- 98.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander