Barclay, MD

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Population
187
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
67 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$275,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,650/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,875
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked away in rural Queen Anne's County near the Delaware border, Barclay is a peaceful, tiny community on Maryland's Eastern Shore. With fewer than 200 residents, life here moves at an easy country pace surrounded by wide-open farmland. The town dates back to the late 1800s, when it began as a small stop called Merrikton, and it has kept its quiet charm intact ever since. Local roots run deep with long-standing businesses like Delmarva Sash and Door, making Barclay a cozy option for anyone seeking classic Eastern Shore seclusion.

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