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Barrett

Minnesota · 355 residents · 2.087 sq mi
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Barrett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $42,400. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

355
+1%since 1990
from 351 in 1990
1990 – 2025
170 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 168 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
54.3
−13%since 1990
from 62.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2723193674144611990201020202024Barrett
2024349
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,750
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,882 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,954
+53%since 1990
from $9,096 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.8%
−12.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$320
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
80.3%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
19.7% rent
1.5
+1%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(351)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(351)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+15.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−35%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Barrett, Minnesota?

Barrett, Minnesota has about 355 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Barrett, Minnesota?

The typical household in Barrett, Minnesota earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barrett, Minnesota expensive?

In Barrett, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $42,400, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Barrett, Minnesota?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Barrett, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barrett, Minnesota?

About 8.8% of people in Barrett, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barrett, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Barrett, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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