Detmold
Census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland

Detmold is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Allegany County, Maryland, with 66 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,411 ft (430 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nikep, 0.5 miles SW.
- 66residents (2020 Census)
- 1,411 ftelevation · 430 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 422 / sq mipopulation density
- 21539ZIP code
About Detmold
Detmold is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 71.
Detmold is in western Allegany County along Maryland Route 36, which leads north 9 miles (14 km) to Frostburg and 7 miles (11 km) south to Westernport. The town is in the valley of Georges Creek between two high ridges: Big Savage Mountain to the northwest, and Dans Mountain to the southeast.
The town is named for Christian Edward Detmold of Lonaconing Iron Furnace fame. It is south of Lonaconing, along Route 36. It had a population of 71 in 2010.
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- Median household income
- $53,423
- Median age
- 66.4
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Detmold had 66 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 66 |
|---|---|
| Density | 422 per sq mi (163 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Detmold at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegany County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 66 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.16 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5574° N, 78.9911° W |
| ZIP code | 21539 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2422825 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Detmold
- Nikep0.5 mi SW
- Lonaconing0.9 mi NE
- Moscow1.6 mi SW
- Barton2.2 mi SW
- Gilmore2.8 mi NE
- Midland3.2 mi NE
- Ocean3.9 mi NE
- Klondike3.9 mi N
- Woodland4.1 mi NE
- National4.6 mi NE
- Carlos4.9 mi N
- Danville5.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Detmold
What county is Detmold in?
Detmold is in Allegany County, Maryland.
What is the population of Detmold, MD?
66 people lived in Detmold at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Detmold, MD?
The ZIP code of Detmold is 21539.
What is the elevation of Detmold?
1,411 feet (430 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Detmold?
Nikep (0.5 mi), Lonaconing (0.9 mi), Moscow (1.6 mi), Barton (2.2 mi), Gilmore (2.8 mi).
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