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Barrett

Minnesota · 415 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 $32,125. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,300. Households here earn about 44% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
415
+17%since 2000
from 355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
199 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
−25%since 2000
from 54.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2723193674144611990201020202024Barrett
2024349
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,125
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,112
+51%since 2000
from $13,954 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−41.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+88%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(351)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score3%(13)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
17.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barrett, Minnesota?

Barrett, Minnesota has about 415 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barrett, Minnesota?

The typical household in Barrett, Minnesota earns about $32,125 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 $89,300, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Barrett, Minnesota?

About 14.5% 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 13.4% 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 64 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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