Persons for Whom Poverty Status is Determined, 2000 | Persons Below Poverty Level, 2000 | Poverty Rate, 2000 | Poverty Rate, Percent of U.S. Average, 2000 | |
United States | 273,882,232 | 33,899,812 | 12.4% | 100.0% |
Appalachian Region | 22,944,990 | 3,120,197 | 13.6% | 109.9% |
Maryland | 5,164,376 | 438,676 | 8.5% | 68.6% |
Appalachian Maryland | 220,722 | 25,719 | 11.7% | 94.1% |
County | ||||
Allegany | 68,705 | 10,149 | 14.8% | 119.3% |
Garrett | 29,167 | 3,873 | 13.3% | 107.3% |
Washington | 122,850 | 11,697 | 9.5% | 76.9% |