McCoole, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids McCoole, Maryland
Census-designated place
McCoole, Maryland Location in Maryland Show map of Maryland McCoole, Maryland Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Allegany
Area
• Total	1.40 sq mi (3.64 km2)
• Land	1.40 sq mi (3.64 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	981 ft (299 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	449
• Density	319.80/sq mi (123.43/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code	21562
FIPS code	24-49325
GNIS feature ID	2583651

McCoole is a small community in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own city government. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which means the government counts its population for statistics.

In 2020, about 449 people lived in McCoole. This community is located where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 220 and Maryland Route 135. It sits right across the North Branch Potomac River from a town called Keyser in West Virginia. McCoole even had its own post office for a few years, from 1903 to 1910.

About McCoole

McCoole is found in Allegany County, Maryland. It is a community that is not officially a town or city. This means it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it is part of the larger county government.

Location and Geography

McCoole is easy to find on a map. It is located at the meeting point of U.S. Route 220 and Maryland Route 135. These are important roads for getting around the area. The community is also right next to the North Branch Potomac River. Across this river is the town of Keyser in West Virginia.

Population Changes

The number of people living in McCoole has changed over time. In 2010, the population was 511 people. By 2020, the population was counted as 449 people. This information comes from the official United States Census.