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Barton, MD
Town in Allegany County, Maryland.
Population
663
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,207
ZIP codes
0
Barton and its ZIP codes
Barton at a glance
- Barton is about 5 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,972 a year, 51% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,800 (79% below Maryland) and median rent is $863 a month.
Local data for Barton, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barton, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,972
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$89,800
Median rent
$863/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
4.7%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (145), Italian Americans (31), Irish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegany County. PPP loans are for Barton.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,825
26,493 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,707
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$497M
FY 2026, $7,304 per person
How people get to work
Barton, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other10.4%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barton, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,095
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
135
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 20°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barton, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Barton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoscowCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.2 |
| NikepCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.2 |
| DetmoldCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.2 |
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.3 |
| LonaconingTown | 3 mi | 0.4 |
| WesternportTown | 3.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Piedmont, WVTown | 4.1 mi | 0.4 |
| LukeTown | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| BloomingtonCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| GilmoreCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| DawsonCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.6 |
| MidlandTown | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| DanvilleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.1 |
| McCooleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.4 |
| OceanCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| KlondikeCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barton, MD in?
- Barton is in Allegany County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Barton, MD?
- About 663 people live in Barton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barton?
- Nearby places include Moscow (0.8 mi), Nikep (1.6 mi), Detmold (2.2 mi), Franklin (2.9 mi), Lonaconing (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023