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Barrett

Minnesota · 366 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 $45,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,900. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
366
+3%since 2000
from 355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
175 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
−9%since 2000
from 54.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2723193674144611990201020202024Barrett
2024349
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,847
+85%since 2000
from $13,954 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(348)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(25)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+84%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 21.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barrett, Minnesota?

Barrett, Minnesota has about 366 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barrett, Minnesota?

The typical household in Barrett, Minnesota earns about $45,000 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 $71,900, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Barrett, Minnesota?

About 11.4% 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 20.1% 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 15 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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