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Lonaconing town, MD

ZIP 21539 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 21539

21539 has a population of 1,846 with a median age of 47.5 yrs (53.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.8%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.3%-79% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.3%-83% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.1%-8% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.0%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
26.9%+65% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.3%-8% vs US avg
x
High school
46.5%+78% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.4%-12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.8%-47% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.2%-4% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.6%-21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.9%-23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
19.3%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
20.4%+77% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
40.4%+190% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.1%+101% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.8%+8% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.2%+662% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 21539

Poverty Rate
20.4%+77% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.1%+101% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
40.4%+190% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.8%+8% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.5%-57% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.1%+72% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
44.2%+662% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,846
Median age47.5
Poverty rate20.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.8%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.2%
Asian1.3%
Foreign-born40.4%