Nikep, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nikep, Maryland
Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Allegany
Area
• Total	0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
• Land	0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,486 ft (453 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	95
• Density	633.33/sq mi (243.76/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
FIPS code	24-55950
GNIS feature ID	2583666

Nikep is a small community located in Allegany County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it does not have its own local government. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP), an area defined by the government for counting people.

About Nikep

Nikep was originally called Pekin. However, the name was changed when the first post office opened. This was because another place in Indiana already used the name Pekin. So, the community was renamed Nikep.

Where is Nikep Located?

Nikep is found in the Georges Creek Valley in the western part of Allegany County. It sits along the old path of Maryland Route 36.

• The town of Lonaconing is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) to the northeast.
• The town of Westernport is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) to the southwest.

Population of Nikep

The number of people living in Nikep is counted during the U.S. Census.

• In 2010, the population was 116 people.
• By 2020, the population was 95 people.