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Barnard

Kansas · 57 residents (2025 est.) · 0.223 sq mi
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Barnard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97
−21%since 2000
from 123 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
435 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
−3%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:57 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3056831091351990201020202024Barnard
202497
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,586
+72%since 2000
from $18,329 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−14%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction33.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
85.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.8%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.4%(14)
Diversity Score30.9%(30)
Diversity Score
31
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
+30.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.3%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+39.0 ptssince 2017
from 46.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnard, Kansas?

Barnard, Kansas has about 97 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barnard, Kansas?

The typical household in Barnard, Kansas earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Barnard, Kansas?

About 45.0% of adults age 25 and over in Barnard, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnard, Kansas?

About 20.6% of people in Barnard, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barnard, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Barnard, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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