Lonaconing
Town in Allegany County, Maryland

Lonaconing is a town in Allegany County, Maryland, with 1,001 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,490 ft (454 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Detmold, 0.9 miles SW.
- 1,001residents (2020 Census)
- 1,490 ftelevation · 454 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 2,767 / sq mipopulation density
- 21542ZIP code
About Lonaconing
Lonaconing is a town in Allegany County, Maryland, United States, located along the Georges Creek Valley. It is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Lonaconing had a population of 1,001.
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Living in Lonaconing
- Median household income
- $54,250
- Median home value
- $89,400
- Median rent
- $719/mo
- Median age
- 46.2
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Lonaconing had 1,001 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,001 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,767 per sq mi (1,068 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lonaconing at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegany County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,001 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.36 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (454 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5656° N, 78.9788° W |
| ZIP code | 21542 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2447875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lonaconing
- Detmold0.9 mi SW
- Nikep1.4 mi SW
- Gilmore1.9 mi NE
- Midland2.3 mi NE
- Moscow2.5 mi SW
- Barton3.1 mi SW
- Ocean3.1 mi NE
- Klondike3.2 mi N
- Woodland3.3 mi NE
- National3.8 mi NE
- Carlos4.2 mi N
- Shaft4.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Lonaconing
What county is Lonaconing in?
Lonaconing is in Allegany County, Maryland.
What is the population of Lonaconing, MD?
1,001 people lived in Lonaconing at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lonaconing, MD?
The ZIP code of Lonaconing is 21542.
What is the elevation of Lonaconing?
1,490 feet (454 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lonaconing?
Detmold (0.9 mi), Nikep (1.4 mi), Gilmore (1.9 mi), Midland (2.3 mi), Moscow (2.5 mi).
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