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Barton, NM

Census-designated place in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.

Population

1,302

Land area

9.2sq mi

People per sq mi

142

ZIP codes

0

Barton and its ZIP codes

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Barton at a glance

  • Barton is about 8.1 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $81,723, 28% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $323,700 (30% above New Mexico).

Local data for Barton, NM

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Barton, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$81,723

Poverty rate

6.6%

Median home value

$323,700

Homeownership

87.9%

Bachelor's or higher

39.1%

Median age

51.1

Average commute

31.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (293), Mexican Americans (225), Irish Americans (152).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bernalillo County. PPP loans are for Barton.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,813

347,718 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,836

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$11.69B

FY 2026, $17,278 per person

Bernalillo County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Barton, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.9%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home24.1%

Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Barton, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

917

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

1,069

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 19°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Barton, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.8%

U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts

Diabetes

11.2%

U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts

Smoking

11.4%

U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.8%

U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts

Cities near Barton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SedilloCensus-designated place2.6 mi2.7
Thunder MountainCensus-designated place3.7 mi4.4
EdgewoodTown6 mi56.8
CedroCensus-designated place6.2 mi5.4
TijerasVillage6.7 mi1.1
Manzano SpringsCensus-designated place6.8 mi2.3
Sandia KnollsCensus-designated place7.1 mi2.8
Ponderosa PineCensus-designated place7.5 mi8
Cedar CrestCensus-designated place7.7 mi3.1
San AntonitoCensus-designated place8.2 mi2.4
Indian HillsCensus-designated place8.7 mi5.7
Sandia ParkCensus-designated place9.4 mi0.7
Cedar GroveCensus-designated place9.5 mi12.8
Paa-KoCensus-designated place10 mi5.8
CarnuelCensus-designated place11 mi5.3
ChililiCensus-designated place11 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Barton, NM in?
Barton is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Barton, NM?
About 1,302 people live in Barton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Barton?
Nearby places include Sedillo (2.6 mi), Thunder Mountain (3.7 mi), Edgewood (6 mi), Cedro (6.2 mi), Tijeras (6.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023