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Barton, MD map Population (year 2000): 478. Estimated population in July 2006: 463 (-3.1% change)
 

Males: 237  (49.6%)
Females: 241  (50.4%)

Allegany County

Median resident age:  39.0 years
Maryland median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 21521.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $32,500 (it was $30,104 in 2000)
Barton  $32,500
Maryland:  $61,592

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $68,700 (it was $58,400 in 2000)
Barton  $68,700
Maryland:  $280,200

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Races in Barton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.6%)


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Ancestries: German (24.1%), English (12.3%), Scottish (12.1%), United States (9.2%), Irish (8.4%), Scotch-Irish (4.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1919

Elevation: 1251 feet

Land area: 0.22 square miles.

Population density: 2059 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Barton

  • High school or higher: 79.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 32.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Barton town

  • Never married: 16.3%
  • Now married: 58.6%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 14.9%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

3 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.6%
Maryland:  9.8%



According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Barton, Maryland in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Barton to the number of sex offenders is 462 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Barton:  0.9% ($520)
Maryland:  1.2% ($1,782)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (91.2 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (268.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Lonaconing, MD (3.5 miles ), Westernport, MD (3.6 miles ), Piedmont, WV (4.1 miles ), Luke, MD (4.8 miles) , Midland, MD (6.2 miles ), Keyser, WV (6.8 miles ), Frostburg, MD (10.5 miles ), District 7, Cresaptown/Bel Air, MD (12.0 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $20,000
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 39.53 N, Longitude: 79.02 W


Area code commonly used in this area: 301

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Population change in the 1990s: +35 (+7.9%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Public administration (15%)
  • Paper (9%)
  • Furniture and related products (9%)
  • Transportation equipment (5%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Construction (4%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (29%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Apparel (7%)
  • Clothing and clothing accessories, including shoe, stores (7%)
  • Furniture and related products (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Computer specialists (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Other healthcare support occupations (17%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (11%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7%)
  • Customer service representatives (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)


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Barton-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Maryland state average. It is 44% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.5 miles away from the Barton town center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.1 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused $4 million in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Barton:
  • POTOMAC VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; KEYSER, WV)
  • MEMORIAL HOSP & MED CTR CUMBERLAND (about 19 miles; CUMBERLAND, MD)
  • SACRED HEART HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; CUMBERLAND, MD)

Political contributions by individuals in Barton, MD

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Barton:
  • JOHN MURTHA JOHNSTOWN-CAMBRIA CO (about 55 miles; JOHNSTOWN, PA; ID: JST)
  • ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL (about 58 miles; LATROBE, PA; ID: LBE)
  • MORGANTOWN MUNI-WALTER L. BILL HART FLD (about 62 miles; MORGANTOWN, WV; ID: MGW)
Other public-use airports nearest to Barton:
  • MEXICO FARMS (about 20 miles; CUMBERLAND, MD; ID: 1W3)
  • GREATER CUMBERLAND REGIONAL (about 20 miles; CUMBERLAND, MD; ID: CBE)
  • GARRETT COUNTY (about 23 miles; OAKLAND, MD; ID: 2G4)

Amtrak station near Barton:
  • 20 miles: CUMBERLAND (E. HARRISON ST. & QUEEN CITY DR.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Barton:
  • FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 10 miles; FROSTBURG, MD; Full-time enrollment: 4,672)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-JOHNSTOWN (about 54 miles; JOHNSTOWN, PA; FT enrollment: 2,851)
  • WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 60 miles; YOUNGWOOD, PA; FT enrollment: 3,223)
  • LORD FAIRFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 61 miles; MIDDLETOWN, VA; FT enrollment: 2,064)
  • SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY (about 64 miles; WINCHESTER, VA; FT enrollment: 2,030)
  • WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY (about 66 miles; MORGANTOWN, WV; FT enrollment: 19,666)
  • CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 71 miles; CALIFORNIA, PA; FT enrollment: 5,183)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Maryland:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  71.0%
Whole state:  68.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.0%
Whole state:  5.6%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  14.4%
Whole state:  8.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  1.7%
Whole state:  4.2%

Barton compared to Maryland state average:
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Barton (2007 data):
  • First United Bank & Trust: Barton Branch at 19200 Legislative Road S.W., branch established on 1902-11-02. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $1,338.6 mil, Deposits: $975.6 mil, headquarters in Oakland, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: First United Corporation



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,790
Streets and Highways 1$1,606$19,2720$0
Totals for Government 1$1,606$19,2726$1,790


Barton government finances in 2002:
  • Construction - Financial Administration: $2,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $42,000
    Financial Administration: $19,000
    Parks & Recreation: $14,000
    Central Staff Services: $3,000
    General Public Buildings: $2,000
    General - Other: $1,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $17,000
    Interest Earnings: $9,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $276,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $41,000
  • Tax - Property: $22,000
    Public Utilities: $7,000
    NEC: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $40,000

4.16% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,414 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.16%
Maryland average:  7.95%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Mineral County, WV  0.60% ($30,730 average AGI)
from Washington County, MD  0.27% ($32,043)
from Garrett County, MD  0.27% ($34,662)


4.45% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,607 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.45%
Maryland average:  8.13%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Mineral County, WV  0.65% ($37,177 average AGI)
to Washington County, MD  0.30% ($28,250)
to Garrett County, MD  0.27% ($53,159)


Strongest AM radio stations in Barton:
  • WFRB (560 AM; 5 kW; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WKLP (1390 AM; 1 kW; KEYSER, WV; Owner: STARCAST SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WCBC (1270 AM; 5 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: CUMBERLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WYSN (1330 AM; 5 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: DAME BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WZSK (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EVERETT, PA; Owner: NEW MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WELD (690 AM; daytime; 2 kW; FISHER, WV; Owner: SOUTH BRANCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Barton:
  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • WFWM (91.9 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WROG (102.9 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WKGO (106.1 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WLIC (97.1 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WQZK-FM (94.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: STARCAST SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WFRB-FM (105.3 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WCBC-FM (107.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: PROSPERITAS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, L P)
  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • WAIJ (90.3 FM; GRANTSVILLE, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WQZS (93.3 FM; MEYERSDALE, PA; Owner: ROGER WAHL)
  • W242AD (96.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WKHJ (104.5 FM; MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, MD; Owner: SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, INC.)
  • WVSB (104.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: WEST VA. SCHS. FOR DEAF AND BLIND)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WBVE (107.5 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WAYC (100.9 FM; BEDFORD, PA; Owner: CESSNA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOGG (94.9 FM; OLIVER, PA; Owner: KEYMARKET LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Barton:
  • WGPT (Channel 36; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W43BP (Channel 43; CRESAPTOWN, MD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

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