Living in National, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of National · Census data 2020–2024
National has 64 residents with a median age of 66.6. The median household income is $33,864 (67% lower than the Maryland median).
National is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
National at a glance
- Population
- 64
- Median age
- 66.6State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $33,864State: $103,678
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
Is National a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 67% lower than the Maryland median.
The weather is best in June to September.
National median household income
The median household income in National is $33,864 and the income per person is $35,873. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in National: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 36
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 1.78
National demographics
- Population
- 64
- Median age
- 66.6
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 68.8%
- Households
- 36
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of National ›
Education in National
17.2% of adults 25 and older in National have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in National
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 31 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 61.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
National vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | 64 | $33,864 | — | — |
| Shaft | 285 | $86,958 | — | — |
| Midland | 589 | $63,906 | $127,500 | $696 |
| Gilmore | 288 | $110,179 | — | — |
| Grahamtown | 537 | $104,274 | $114,600 | — |
| Frostburg | 6,977 | $52,977 | $181,700 | $945 |
| Lonaconing | 889 | $54,250 | $89,400 | $719 |
| Eckhart Mines | 670 | $64,100 | $182,700 | $806 |
| Zihlman | 306 | $52,054 | $91,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in National, MD?
The median household income in National is $33,864, 67% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is National, MD a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 67% lower than the Maryland median.
What is the median age in National?
The median age in National is 66.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in National?
The unemployment rate in National is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is National?
17.2% of adults in National have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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