Bartonsville, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bartonsville, Maryland
Census-designated place
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Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Frederick
Area
• Total	2.14 sq mi (5.55 km2)
• Land	2.14 sq mi (5.53 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	446 ft (136 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,753
• Density	1,288.86/sq mi (497.58/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Area codes	301 and 240
FIPS code	24-04650
GNIS feature ID	2583578

Bartonsville is a community in Frederick County, Maryland, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 2,753 people lived in Bartonsville. Before 2010, it was part of a larger area called Linganore-Bartonsville.

Where is Bartonsville?

Bartonsville is located in the southeastern part of Frederick County. It has natural borders like the Monocacy River to its west. Main roads like Maryland Route 144 (Old National Pike) are to its north. The city of Frederick is only about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to the west.

Land and Water Area

The U.S. Census Bureau says that Bartonsville covers a total area of about 2.64 square miles (6.84 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.61 square miles (6.76 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Bartonsville?

This section shares information about the people living in Bartonsville.

Population Count

According to the 2020 United States Census, the population of Bartonsville was 2,753 people.

Famous People from Bartonsville

• Lester Bowie, a well-known jazz trumpeter, was born in Bartonsville.