Detmold

Census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland

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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.

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 age
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Detmold, MD population

Detmold had 66 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census66
Density422 per sq mi (163 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Detmold at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyAllegany County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population66 (2020)
Land area0.16 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Elevation1,411 ft (430 m)
Coordinates39.5574° N, 78.9911° W
ZIP code21539
Census code (GEOID)2422825

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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