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Nikep, MD
Census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland.
Population
194
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,289
ZIP codes
0
Nikep and its ZIP codes
Nikep at a glance
- Nikep is about 2 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegany County. PPP loans are for Nikep.
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
Nikep, 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 Nikep, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Nikep
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DetmoldCensus-designated place | 0.6 mi | 0.2 |
| MoscowCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.2 |
| LonaconingTown | 1.4 mi | 0.4 |
| BartonTown | 1.6 mi | 0.2 |
| GilmoreCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| MidlandTown | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| OceanCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| KlondikeCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| WoodlandCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| WesternportTown | 5 mi | 0.9 |
| DanvilleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.1 |
| NationalCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| CarlosCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Piedmont, WVTown | 5.6 mi | 0.4 |
| DawsonCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nikep, MD in?
- Nikep is in Allegany County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Nikep, MD?
- About 194 people live in Nikep, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nikep?
- Nearby places include Detmold (0.6 mi), Moscow (0.8 mi), Lonaconing (1.4 mi), Barton (1.6 mi), Gilmore (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023