Poverty Rates, 2005-2009: Appalachian Maryland
| Persons for Whom Poverty Status is Determined, 2005–2009 | Persons Below Poverty Level, 2005–2009 | Poverty Rate, 2005–2009 | Poverty Rate, Percent of U.S. Average, 2005–2009 | |
| United States | 293,507,923 | 39,537,240 | 13.5% | 100.0% |
| Appalachian Region | 23,914,353 | 3,677,476 | 15.4% | 114.2% |
| Maryland | 5,496,430 | 449,770 | 8.2% | 60.7% |
| Appalachian Maryland | 232,418 | 26,475 | 11.4% | 84.6% |
| County | ||||
| Allegany | 65,315 | 9,272 | 14.2% | 105.4% |
| Garrett | 29,065 | 3,784 | 13.0% | 96.6% |
| Washington | 138,038 | 13,419 | 9.7% | 72.2% |