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Kansas · 162 residents (2025 est.) · 0.17 sq mi
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Barnes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,222. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
177
+16%since 2000
from 152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,041 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 894 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
−11%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:162 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
951221481742011990201020202024Barnes
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,222
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,682 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,057
+52%since 2000
from $16,446 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+27%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Median gross rent
$810
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(24)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other6.2%(11)
Diversity Score44%(78)
Diversity Score
44
+1233%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
3.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.0%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 26.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.3%
−18.3 ptssince 2017
from 76.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnes, Kansas?

Barnes, Kansas has about 177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barnes, Kansas?

The typical household in Barnes, Kansas earns about $27,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnes, Kansas expensive?

In Barnes, Kansas, the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Barnes, Kansas?

About 4.3% of adults age 25 and over in Barnes, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnes, Kansas?

About 27.1% of people in Barnes, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barnes, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Barnes, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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