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Barnes

Kansas · 165 residents · 0.17 sq mi
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Barnes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $45,800. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
165
+9%since 2000
from 152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
971 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 894 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
−4%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
951221481742011990201020202024Barnes
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,682 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,702
+32%since 2000
from $16,446 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,800
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$660
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+105%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.3%(55)
Diversity Score
33
+909%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+83%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnes, Kansas?

Barnes, Kansas has about 165 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barnes, Kansas?

The typical household in Barnes, Kansas earns about $40,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnes, Kansas expensive?

In Barnes, Kansas, the median home is worth about $45,800, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Barnes, Kansas?

About 9.1% 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 11.6% 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 3 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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