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Sunday, July 12th

Sunday School

when:9:00am, Midlothian, MD from:Midlothian Trinity Assembly of God

Sunday School And Bible Study

when:10:00am, Barton, MD from:Bible Baptist Church

Sunday Evening Worship

when:6:30pm, Barton, MD from:Bible Baptist Church
Sunday, July 19th

Sunday School

when:9:00am, Midlothian, MD from:Midlothian Trinity Assembly of God

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Friday, July 17th Saturday, July 18th Sunday, July 19th Sunday, July 26th

Ratt

when:7:30pm, Belle Vernon, PA venue:Rostraver Ice Garden
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RATT & EXTREME

when:7:30pm, Belle Vernon, PA venue:Rostraver Ice Garden
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RATT / EXTREME

when:7:30pm, Belle Vernon, PA venue:Rostraver Ice Garden
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Friday, August 7th
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Lonaconing Community Corner

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EarthTalk: Insulating paints

from:EarthTalk


Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

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An Invitation to our Lonaconing Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Lonaconing, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

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Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Lonaconing area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Maryland’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Weekend Activities in and around Lonaconing

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Items of Interest - March 13, 2009

SPRING IS HERE 10K AND HLF MILE KIDS RUN
The Mountain Maryland Marathon Club is sponsoring the 2nd annual low-key Spring is Here! 10K and half mile kids run on Saturday, April...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Lonaconing organization has never been easier

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Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Lonaconing area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

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Giving To Lonaconing Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good


“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

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Make a difference in Lonaconing! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Lonaconing area and around the...

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United Way News - February 6, 2009

United Way will be hosting a Community Needs Assessment Meeting and asks for your participation.
The last opportunity for stakeholders in our community to discuss...

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The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

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Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Lonaconing

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Lonaconing,...

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Lonaconing Maryland Information: Lonaconing, Maryland is part of ALLEGANY County. Population for Lonaconing from the last gathering is 1205. You can view Lonaconing venues that host many Lonaconing MD events every year. You can also research Lonaconing Maryland homes for sale by visiting our Lonaconing Maryland real estate guide. Lonaconing Maryland has a latitude of 39.6002 and a longitude of -79.0112. Zip codes in Lonaconing, MD include 21539 ... more Lonaconing zips.

LONACONING DATA CENTER

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in Lonaconing, MD
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Lonaconing, MD was 1,205.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Lonaconing was 549, which represents 45.6 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in Lonaconing, MD
There are an estimated 232 married men in the town. 54 percent of men over 15 years old in Lonaconing are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in Lonaconing is 656 which is 54.4 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in Lonaconing, Maryland
There are an estimated 287 married women in the community. 54.4 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.


AGE

Median Age in Lonaconing, MD
The median age of people living in Lonaconing, MD was 37.8 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)

At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in Lonaconing was 85. There were 917 people above the age of 18, which represents 76.1 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 22.6 percent of the population (272) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.


RACE

One Race Percent in Lonaconing, MD
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Lonaconing, MD was 1,199.

White Population in Lonaconing, MD
The estimated White population in the Lonaconing community is 1,189, which is 98.7 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in Lonaconing, Maryland
The estimated Black/African American population is 8, which is 0.7 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Lonaconing, MD
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Lonaconing, MD was 0.

Asian Population in Lonaconing, Maryland
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 0.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Lonaconing, MD
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Lonaconing was an estimated 1.

Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 1, while those of “two or more races” was 6 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Lonaconing community was 6, or 0.5 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).


HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in Lonaconing, MD
The household population number in Lonaconing was 1,141.

Group Quarters Population in Lonaconing, MD
Group Quarters population in the community was 64.

Average Household Size in Lonaconing, MD
The average household size in Lonaconing is 2.37 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 3.15 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).


HOUSING

Total Housing Units in Lonaconing, MD
At the time of the last census survey, there were 559 total housing units in Lonaconing.

The number of occupied housing units was 482, or 86.2 of the total units in town. Of these, 296 were owner-occupied (61.4), and 186 were renter-occupied (38.6, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 77 vacant homes in Lonaconing at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in Lonaconing, Maryland
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 269, with a median value in dollars of 50,300.

Monthly Owner Costs in Lonaconing, MD
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $653 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Lonaconing, average costs per month were $246 (national average was $295).


EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 610 people in the community had a high school degree, or 75.6 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Lonaconing, Maryland
76 people in Lonaconing also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 9.4 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).


MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in Lonaconing, MD
The number of Civilian Veterans in Lonaconing was 105, or 11.6 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in Lonaconing, MD
In 2000, there were 196 people in Lonaconing, MD listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in Lonaconing, MD
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 25 people in Lonaconing who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 2.2 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.


LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in Lonaconing, Maryland
There were 564 in the labor force in Lonaconing at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 60.3 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Lonaconing was 25.6 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in Lonaconing, MD
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $27,434. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in Lonaconing, MD
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $37,083. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in Lonaconing, Maryland
Per capita income in Lonaconing in the last full census was 13,890. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.

Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Lonaconing numbered 37, or 12.8 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in Lonaconing, MD
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 222, or 19.6 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.