Accident, Maryland
Accident: Town in Garrett County, Maryland, United States
About
Accident is a town located in the county of Garrett in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 325 and a population density of 254 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 311 inhabitants.
The town was created 238 years ago in 1785.
Quick Facts about Accident
| Population : | 311 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Garrett County |
| Postal code : | 21520 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 301 |
| Area : | 1.28 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,388 feet / 728 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1786 (238 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:07:45 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 243 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Accident is located at 39°37'43"N 79°19'11"W (39.6287000, -79.3197600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Accident decreased by 4.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 325 | - | census |
| 2011 | 325 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 322 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 323 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 319 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 318 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 316 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 316 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 314 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 312 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 311 | -0.32% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,254 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,652 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,625 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,649 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.4% |
| White only, percent : | 91.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 690 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.6% |
Accident zip code is 21520.
County name: Garrett, County
fips: 24023
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $109,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,111 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $448 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $792 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,028 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,793 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 83,708 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 244,942 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,478 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,808 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,444 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 809 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 391 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 255 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 44 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 703 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 85 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 656 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,356.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.33 |
People born in Accident (1)
American politician Wendell R. Beitzel was born in Accident
Schools in Accident
College & universities near Accident, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162609 | Garrett College | McHenry (MD) | 21541 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Accident, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
Post offices near Accident
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Acciden Post Office | Accident (MD) | 21520 |
Other cities in Garrett County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Garrett County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lake Park | 2,065 | Town of the United States |
| Oakland | 1,873 | Town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States |
| Grantsville | 865 | Town of the United States |
| Loch Lynn Heights | 525 | Town in Garrett County, Maryland, United States |
| Friendsville | 477 | Town in Garrett County, Maryland, United States |
| Kitzmiller | 301 | Town in Garrett County, Maryland, United States |
