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The Town of Barton had a population of 663 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Barton ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Maryland. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Barton is located at latitude 39.5306 and longitude -79.0175 in Allegany County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Barton encompass a land area of 0.21 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Allegany County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Barton has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Barton is located within District 9, Barton, a minor civil division (MCD) of Allegany County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 663 (100%) |
| Population Density | 3,207 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 5 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,972 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,130 |
| Median Home Value | $89,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 230 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 175 (76.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 45 (19.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10 (4.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 220 |
| Average Household Size | 3.01 |
| Family Households | 173 (78.6%) |
The table below compares Barton to the other 536 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maryland by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 367 | 32nd |
| Population Density | # 118 | 78th |
| Median Household Income | # 506 | 6th |
| Per Capita Income | # 501 | 7th |
| Diversity Index | # 456 | 15th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maryland Census Data Comparison Tool.
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