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Barclay

Maryland · 183 residents · 0.396 sq mi
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Population has grown 28% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $256,800. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
183
+28%since 2000
from 143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
462 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
−13%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32981652312971990201020202024Barclay
2024225
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,927
+27%since 2000
from $19,698 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,800
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
27.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(132)
Black7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(95)
Black9.8%(18)
Hispanic / Latino34.4%(63)
Asian1.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score73%(134)
Diversity Score
73
+346%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+131%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barclay, Maryland?

Barclay, Maryland has about 183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Barclay, Maryland expensive?

In Barclay, Maryland, the median home is worth about $256,800.

How educated are people in Barclay, Maryland?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Barclay, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barclay, Maryland?

About 26.8% of people in Barclay, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barclay, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Barclay, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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