Lonaconing, MD Demographics

A map of Lonaconing's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	811	970	91.2%	96.9%
Multiracial	26	18	2.9%	1.8%
Hispanic	22	8	2.5%	0.8%
Asian	21	0	2.4%	0.0%
Black	9	2	1.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.3%

Lonaconing, Maryland has an estimated population of 889, a large decrease from the 1,001 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.2% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 2.4% Asian, 1.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lonaconing, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lonaconing has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lonaconing, that probability was 6.1% in 2020 and 16.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lonaconing is ranked the 345th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lonaconing was ranked the 326th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lonaconing's White Population

811 residents of Lonaconing, or 91.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lonaconing is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Lonaconing ranks 13th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lonaconing's White population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. White residents' share of Lonaconing's population has decreased from 96.9% to 91.2%.

Lonaconing is less White than neighboring Detmold (100% White), Nikep (100% White), Gilmore (92.4% White), Midland (93.4% White), and Moscow (100% White).

Lonaconing's Black Population

9 residents of Lonaconing, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lonaconing is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Lonaconing ranks 479th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lonaconing's Black population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Black residents' share of Lonaconing's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.0%.

Lonaconing is more Black than neighboring Detmold (0% Black), Nikep (0% Black), Gilmore (0% Black), Midland (0% Black), and Moscow (0% Black).

Lonaconing's Asian Population

21 residents of Lonaconing, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lonaconing is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Lonaconing ranks 448th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lonaconing's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 21. Asian residents' share of Lonaconing's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.4%.

Lonaconing is more Asian than neighboring Detmold (0% Asian), Nikep (0% Asian), Gilmore (0% Asian), Midland (0.3% Asian), and Moscow (0% Asian).

Lonaconing's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Lonaconing, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lonaconing is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Lonaconing ranks 497th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lonaconing's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lonaconing's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.5%.

Lonaconing is more Hispanic than neighboring Detmold (0% Hispanic), Nikep (0% Hispanic), Midland (1.5% Hispanic), and Moscow (0% Hispanic). Lonaconing is less Hispanic than neighboring Gilmore (7.6% Hispanic).

Lonaconing's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lonaconing, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lonaconing is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lonaconing ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lonaconing's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lonaconing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lonaconing is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midland (0.2% Native American/Other).

Lonaconing's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Lonaconing, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lonaconing is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Lonaconing ranks 500th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lonaconing's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Lonaconing's population has increased from 1.8% to 2.9%.

Lonaconing is more Multiracial than neighboring Detmold (0% Multiracial), Nikep (0% Multiracial), Gilmore (0% Multiracial), and Moscow (0% Multiracial). Lonaconing is less Multiracial than neighboring Midland (4.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.