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Barnes City

Iowa · 176 residents · 0.588 sq mi
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Barnes City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,906. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $46,700. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
−12%since 2000
from 201 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
299 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 342 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.2
+21%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
961482002513031990201020202024Barnes City
2024117
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,906
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,875
+19%since 2000
from $14,135 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services12.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$465
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+38%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(200)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−22%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnes City, Iowa?

Barnes City, Iowa has about 176 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barnes City, Iowa?

The typical household in Barnes City, Iowa earns about $33,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnes City, Iowa expensive?

In Barnes City, Iowa, the median home is worth about $46,700, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Barnes City, Iowa?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Barnes City, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnes City, Iowa?

About 11.5% of people in Barnes City, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barnes City, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Barnes City, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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