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Moscow, MD
Census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland.
Population
176
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
718
ZIP codes
0
Moscow and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegany County. PPP loans are for Moscow.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,825
26,493 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,707
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$497M
FY 2026, $7,304 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Moscow, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,095
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
135
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 20°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moscow, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Moscow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NikepCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.2 |
| BartonTown | 0.8 mi | 0.2 |
| DetmoldCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.2 |
| LonaconingTown | 2.2 mi | 0.4 |
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.3 |
| WesternportTown | 4.2 mi | 0.9 |
| GilmoreCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.1 |
| MidlandTown | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Piedmont, WVTown | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| DanvilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| LukeTown | 5.3 mi | 0.3 |
| DawsonCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.6 |
| OceanCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| KlondikeCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.4 |
| BloomingtonCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.6 |
| WoodlandCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moscow, MD in?
- Moscow is in Allegany County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Moscow, MD?
- About 176 people live in Moscow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moscow?
- Nearby places include Nikep (0.8 mi), Barton (0.8 mi), Detmold (1.4 mi), Lonaconing (2.2 mi), Franklin (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023