Bier, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bier, Maryland
Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Allegany
Area
• Total	1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2)
• Land	1.46 sq mi (3.77 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation	774 ft (236 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	186
• Density	127.66/sq mi (49.29/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
FIPS code	24-07285
GNIS feature ID	2583582

Bier is a small community in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is not a city with its own government. Instead, it is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is part of a larger county.

Bier is also called a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area that the government defines. They do this just for counting people during the census. In 2010, about 173 people lived in Bier. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 186 people.

Where is Bier Located?

Bier is found in the western part of Maryland. It is located right along U.S. Route 220. This is an important road that connects different towns and areas.

Bier is about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of a larger city called Cumberland. It is also about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Keyser, West Virginia. Keyser is a town in a different state, West Virginia.

Who Lives in Bier?

This section talks about the people who live in Bier. It covers information like how many people live there and how the population has changed. This kind of information is called demographics.

Population Count

The United States government counts everyone living in the country every ten years. This is called the U.S. Decennial Census.

• In 2010, the population of Bier was 173 people.
• In 2020, the population increased to 186 people.

See also

• In Spanish: Bier (Maryland) para niños