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Baring

Missouri · 121 residents (2025 est.) · 0.127 sq mi
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Population has fallen 75% since 2000, a loss of 119 residents. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40
−75%since 2000
from 159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
315 / sq mi
−75%since 2000
from 1,252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
−14%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:121 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
249961431901990201020202024Baring
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$39,493
+230%since 2000
from $11,980 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+4%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
94.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
67.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Baring on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−25%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
91.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.0%
−40.7 ptssince 2013
from 70.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+26.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baring, Missouri?

Baring, Missouri has about 40 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Baring, Missouri?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Baring, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baring, Missouri?

About 7.5% of people in Baring, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baring, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Baring, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 126 residents, a change of about -76 percent over that period.

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

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