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National, MD
Census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland.
Population
64
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
408
ZIP codes
0
National and its ZIP codes
National at a glance
- National is 36% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegany County. PPP loans are for National.
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
National, 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
79° / 19°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near National
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodlandCensus-designated place | 0.6 mi | 0.2 |
| OceanCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| ShaftCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.8 |
| KlondikeCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.4 |
| CarlosCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.3 |
| MidlandTown | 1.5 mi | 0.2 |
| MidlothianCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Vale SummitCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1 |
| GilmoreCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.1 |
| GrahamtownCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| FrostburgCity | 3.1 mi | 3.3 |
| ClarysvilleCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Eckhart MinesCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.5 |
| LonaconingTown | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| ZihlmanCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.5 |
| DetmoldCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is National, MD in?
- National is in Allegany County, Maryland.
- What is the population of National, MD?
- About 64 people live in National, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near National?
- Nearby places include Woodland (0.6 mi), Ocean (0.7 mi), Shaft (1 mi), Klondike (1.2 mi), Carlos (1.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023