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Carlos, Maryland
Carlos, Maryland is located in Maryland
Carlos, Maryland
Carlos, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Carlos, Maryland is located in the United States
Carlos, Maryland
Carlos, Maryland
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Maryland
County Allegany
Area
 • Total 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2)
 • Land 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,015 ft (614 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 144
 • Density 501.74/sq mi (193.89/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
21532
Area code(s) 240 and 301
FIPS code 24-13225
GNIS feature ID 2583594

Carlos is a small, quiet place in Allegany County, Maryland, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is a special area the government defines just for counting people during the census. In 2020, about 144 people lived in Carlos.

Where is Carlos?

Carlos is located in the western part of Allegany County, Maryland. It's about 3 miles (5 kilometers) southwest of a town called Frostburg. This community sits right at the base of a large natural feature called Big Savage Mountain.

Who Lives in Carlos?

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Carlos has changed a little over the years. According to the 2010 census, there were 153 people living there. By the 2020 census, the population was 144 people. This information helps us understand how communities grow or shrink.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 144
U.S. Decennial Census

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