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Barton Hills

Michigan · 323 residents (2025 est.) · 0.759 sq mi
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Barton Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 94% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,410,000. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
94% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
430
+28%since 2000
from 335 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
567 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 441 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
−12%since 2000
from 51.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:323 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2673243824404971990201020202024Barton Hills
2024430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,056 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$172,783
+56%since 2000
from $110,683 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−26%since 2010
from 0.518 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,410,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $731,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
0.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+15%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(296)
Black1.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian5.1%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score19%(64)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(321)
Black4.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian5.3%(23)
Other15.3%(66)
Diversity Score51.8%(223)
Diversity Score
52
+173%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
93.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
57.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.7%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.3%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
65.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 90.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barton Hills, Michigan?

Barton Hills, Michigan has about 430 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barton Hills, Michigan?

The typical household in Barton Hills, Michigan earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barton Hills, Michigan expensive?

In Barton Hills, Michigan, the median home is worth about $1,410,000.

How educated are people in Barton Hills, Michigan?

About 93.6% of adults age 25 and over in Barton Hills, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barton Hills, Michigan?

About 0.5% of people in Barton Hills, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barton Hills, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Barton Hills, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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