Persons for Whom Poverty Status is Determined, 1980 | Persons Below Poverty Level, 1980 | Poverty Rate, 1980 | Poverty Rate, Percent of U.S. Average, 1980 | |
United States | 220,845,766 | 27,392,580 | 12.4% | 100.0% |
Appalachian Region | 20,928,695 | 2,930,068 | 14.0% | 112.9% |
Maryland | 4,118,381 | 404,560 | 9.8% | 79.2% |
Appalachian Maryland | 211,771 | 25,296 | 11.9% | 96.3% |
County | ||||
Allegany | 77,852 | 9,512 | 12.2% | 98.5% |
Garrett | 25,961 | 4,097 | 15.8% | 127.2% |
Washington | 107,958 | 11,687 | 10.8% | 87.3% |