Frostburg has been named the poorest town in Maryland for 2024.
Key Statistics for Frostburg
- Population: 7,118
- Median Income: $44,658 (3rd lowest in Maryland)
- Poverty Rate: 28.9% (highest in Maryland)
- Number of People in Poverty: 2,056
Factors Contributing to Frostburg’s Ranking
Frostburg’s position as Maryland’s poorest town is due to a combination of factors:
- Low median household income (3rd lowest in the state)
- Highest poverty rate in Maryland
- Limited job opportunities in the area
Despite these challenges, Frostburg does benefit from a relatively low cost of living, which ranks in the bottom 15% of places in Maryland. This helps make necessities like housing more affordable for residents.
Other Poor Cities in Maryland
While Frostburg tops the list, several other Maryland cities also struggle with poverty:
- Cambridge (2nd poorest)
- Salisbury (3rd)
- Hagerstown (4th)
- Cumberland (5th)
Baltimore, the largest city in Maryland, ranks 7th on this list of poorest places in the state.It’s important to note that poverty in Maryland is not evenly distributed. While some areas struggle, others like Howard and Montgomery counties have some of the lowest poverty rates in the state.
Sources:
- https://www.roadsnacks.net/poorest-places-in-maryland/
- https://www.cbsnews.com/media/americas-11-poorest-cities/
- https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/most-of-marylands-poorest-zip-codes-are-in-baltimore
- https://247wallst.com/income/2025/01/17/the-poorest-town-in-every-state-in-america/
- https://stacker.com/maryland/cities-maryland-most-living-poverty
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