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Missouri · 165 residents (2025 est.) · 0.273 sq mi
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Barnett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,750. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 78 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $67,500. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
−38%since 2000
from 207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
473 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+23%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:165 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
971461962452951990201020202024Barnett
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,750
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,023 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,526
+122%since 2000
from $11,499 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
−32%since 2010
from 0.636 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,250
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+101%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(202)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(10)
Diversity Score17.9%(23)
Diversity Score
18
+394%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
−6%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% 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
6.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.9%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2012
from 33.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.3%
−50.0 ptssince 2013
from 73.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.5%
+34.0 ptssince 2017
from 40.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnett, Missouri?

Barnett, Missouri has about 129 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barnett, Missouri?

The typical household in Barnett, Missouri earns about $36,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnett, Missouri expensive?

In Barnett, Missouri, the median home is worth about $67,500, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Barnett, Missouri?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Barnett, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnett, Missouri?

About 20.2% of people in Barnett, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barnett, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Barnett, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 94 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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