Barton, Maryland
Barton: Town in Allegany County, Maryland, United States
About
Barton is a town located in the county of Allegany in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 457 and a population density of 839 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 419 inhabitants.
The town was created 125 years ago in 1899.
Quick Facts about Barton
| Population : | 419 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Allegany County |
| Postal code : | 21521 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 240, 301 |
| Area : | 0.54 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,237 feet / 377 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1900 (125 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time : | 18:42:14 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 769 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Barton is located at 39°31'50"N 79°1'3"W (39.5306500, -79.0175300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Barton decreased by 9.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 457 | - | census |
| 2011 | 449 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 446 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 445 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 441 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 438 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 434 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 429 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 425 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 423 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 419 | -0.95% | estimation process |
Schools in Barton
College & universities near Barton, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237701 | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Keyser (WV) | 26726 |
| 368647 | Mineral County Vocational Technical Center | Keyser (WV) | 26726 |
| 162584 | Frostburg State University | Frostburg (MD) | 21532-1099 |
| 161688 | Allegany College of Maryland | Cumberland (MD) | 21502-2596 |
| 162609 | Garrett College | McHenry (MD) | 21541 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Barton, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Barton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Post Office | Barton (MD) | 21521 |
| Lonaconing Post Office | Lonaconing (MD) | 21539 |
| Westernpor Post Office | Westernport (MD) | 21562 |
| Piedmon Post Office | Piedmont (WV) | 26750 |
| Bloomington Post Office | Bloomington (MD) | 21523 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Barton , New York town in New York, USA with a population of 8,335 people.
- Barton , Wisconsin town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 2,702 people.
- Barton , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 2,455 people.
Other cities in Allegany County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allegany County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 19,131 | City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States |
| Frostburg | 8,465 | City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States |
| La Vale | 3,551 | Census designated place |
| Westernport | 1,712 | Town of the United States |
| Charlestown | 1,202 | Town in Cecil County, Maryland |
| Lonaconing | 1,096 | Town in Maryland, United States |
| Midland | 410 | Town of the United States |
| Luke | 60 | Town in Allegany County, Maryland, United States |
