Barton, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 663, Barton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Barton is a small community located in Maryland, within Allegany County. The total population is 663. It ranks as the 366th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Barton is 34.8 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Barton is $50,972. This is 51% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 56% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 17.8%. This is 264% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $89,800. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $419,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Barton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Barton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.4% vs 46.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 12.5%.

Education

4.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Barton, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.