Rawlings

Census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland

Aerial view of Rawlings, Maryland
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Rawlings is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Allegany County, Maryland, with 687 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 751 ft (229 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bier, 1.4 miles NE.

About Rawlings

Rawlings is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Allegany County, Maryland, United States, on the McMullen Highway (U.S. Route 220). As of the 2010 census, the Rawlings CDP had a population of 693.

The community was named after Moses Rawlings, an officer in the Revolutionary War. It was originally known as "Rawlings Station" after a post office was established on the railroad there on March 7, 1856.

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Median household income
$68,229
Median home value
$144,500
Median age
31
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Rawlings, MD population

Rawlings had 687 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census687
Density769 per sq mi (297 per km²)

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

Rawlings at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyAllegany County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population687 (2020)
Land area0.89 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Coordinates39.5392° N, 78.8868° W
ZIP code21557
Census code (GEOID)2465150

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

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Frequently asked questions about Rawlings

What county is Rawlings in?

Rawlings is in Allegany County, Maryland.

What is the population of Rawlings, MD?

687 people lived in Rawlings at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Rawlings, MD?

The ZIP code of Rawlings is 21557.

What is the elevation of Rawlings?

751 feet (229 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Rawlings?

Bier (1.4 mi), Danville (2.6 mi), Bel Air (3.3 mi), Gilmore (4.6 mi), Cresaptown (4.7 mi).

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