Moscow, Maryland facts for kids
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Moscow, Maryland
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 Moscow, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Moscow, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Allegany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 219 |
| • Density | 893.88/sq mi (344.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-53700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583660 |
Moscow is a small community in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
Moscow is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area created by the U.S. Census Bureau. It helps them collect and share information about people living there. As of the 2020 census, about 219 people lived in Moscow.
Where is Moscow, Maryland?
Moscow is located in the western part of Allegany County. It sits in the Georges Creek Valley, which is a beautiful natural area. You can find it about 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Frostburg. It is also about 6 miles (10 km) northeast of Westernport.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Moscow?
The number of people living in Moscow changes over time. In 2010, the population was 240. By 2020, it had slightly decreased to 219 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census. The census helps us understand how communities grow or change.
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| 2020 | 219 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Moscow (Maryland) para niños
