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Barton

Maryland · 457 residents · 0.207 sq mi
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Barton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,688. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,700. Households here earn about 37% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
457
−4%since 2000
from 478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,208 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+2%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3794835886927961990201020202024Barton
2024663
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,688
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,104 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,761
+37%since 2000
from $14,453 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(476)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(442)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score5.5%(25)
Diversity Score
6
+430%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+84%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.1%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barton, Maryland?

Barton, Maryland has about 457 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barton, Maryland?

The typical household in Barton, Maryland earns about $44,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barton, Maryland expensive?

In Barton, Maryland, the median home is worth about $78,700, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Barton, Maryland?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Barton, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barton, Maryland?

About 17.8% of people in Barton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barton, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Barton, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 84 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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