December 29th, 2021 by WCBC Radio

According to 2020 U.S. Census data released in August- jurisdictions in rural saw some significant population decline. In Western Maryland, Allegany County’s population dropped by about 9%, from 75,087 to 68,106, and Garrett County’s population dropped by about 4%, from 30,097 to 28,806. While Western Maryland is losing population- overall the state saw a 7% increase over the past decade. Delegate Mike McKay…