Barton is a town located in Allegany County Maryland. Barton has a 2024 population of 456. Barton is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 464 in 2020.
The average household income in Barton is $69,210 with a poverty rate of 11.72%. The median age in Barton is 41.3 years: 34.9 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 597 | 98.51% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.99% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 211 | 2.87 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Married | 110 | 3.78 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Non Family | 58 | 1.31 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Female | 24 | 2.54 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Male | 19 | 2.79 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
82.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 3.16% |
| Associates Degree | 80 | 19.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 2.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 3.89% |
| High School Graduate | 239 | 58.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.95% |
| Some College | 44 | 10.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 403 | 382 | 27 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $29,688 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,393 | $39,821 | $32,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,929 | $40,250 | $36,071 |
| Some College | $43,594 | $48,125 | $43,281 |
$38,929
Average Earnings
$40,250
Average Male
$36,071
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.6% of Barton residents speak only English, while 1.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 592 | 63 | 10.64% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Multiple | 3 | 3 | 100% |
11.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.32%
Male Poverty Rate
12.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barton is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barton is White, with 10.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.81% |
| High School | 8.37% |
| Some College | 2.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Female Employed | 10.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.5% |
| Male Employed | 2.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,042 | $80,442 |
| Households | $51,625 | $69,210 |
| Married Families | $93,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,583 | $35,207 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
30
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 6.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.9%
Labor Force Participation
36.6%
Employment Rate
21.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.25%
Born in Barton
99.01%
Native Born
0.99%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
99.01% of Barton residents were born in the United States, with 75.25% having been born in Maryland. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 446 | -2 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 448 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2027 | 450 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 452 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 454 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 456 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 458 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 457 | -4 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 461 | -3 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 464 | 41 | 9.69% |
| 2019 | 423 | -2 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 425 | -3 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 428 | -7 | -1.61% |
| 2016 | 435 | -4 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 439 | -2 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 441 | -4 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 445 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 446 | -3 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 449 | -5 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 454 | 0 | 0% |