Shaft
Census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland
Shaft is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Allegany County, Maryland, with 208 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,795 ft (547 m) above sea level. The nearest town is National, 0.7 miles S.
- 208residents (2020 Census)
- 1,795 ftelevation · 547 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 264 / sq mipopulation density
- 21543ZIP code
About Shaft
Shaft is a census-designated place (CDP) in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 235. It is located south of Frostburg, in the Georges Creek Valley. It lies at an elevation of 1,795 feet (547 m).
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- Median household income
- $86,958
- Median age
- 48.9
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Shaft had 208 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 208 |
|---|---|
| Density | 264 per sq mi (102 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shaft at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegany County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 208 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.79 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6225° N, 78.9428° W |
| ZIP code | 21543 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2471460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shaft
- National0.7 mi S
- Carlos0.7 mi W
- Midlothian0.8 mi NW
- Woodland1.1 mi S
- Klondike1.4 mi SW
- Ocean1.5 mi S
- Grahamtown1.9 mi NE
- Vale Summit1.9 mi E
- Frostburg2.1 mi NE
- Midland2.3 mi S
- Gilmore2.7 mi S
- Clarysville3.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Shaft
What county is Shaft in?
Shaft is in Allegany County, Maryland.
What is the population of Shaft, MD?
208 people lived in Shaft at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shaft, MD?
The ZIP code of Shaft is 21543.
What is the elevation of Shaft?
1,795 feet (547 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shaft?
National (0.7 mi), Carlos (0.7 mi), Midlothian (0.8 mi), Woodland (1.1 mi), Klondike (1.4 mi).
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